On 24 September 2025 large protests in Leh (Ladakh) demanding statehood and Sixth-Schedule protection turned violent. Security forces used tear gas and baton-charges; police fired during clashes. At least four people were killed and dozens injured. The administration imposed a curfew / restrictions on public assembly in Leh. Protesters set fire to the local BJP…
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New studies show sandalwood incense smoke releases fine particles and toxic chemicals linked to lung cancer and respiratory diseases Medical experts and recent scientific studies are raising alarms over the health risks of burning incense sticks, commonly used in homes and places of worship. Pulmonologists warn that the smoke and fragrance released from sandalwood incense…
Leh, Ladakh – September 24, 2025Protests demanding statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution turned violent in Leh today, resulting in at least four deaths and over 70 injuries. The unrest prompted authorities to impose a curfew and prohibitory orders to restore order. Violence Erupts During Shutdown The…
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm of 2025, has caused widespread devastation across East Asia. In Taiwan, the typhoon led to the deaths of at least 14 people and left 124 missing after a barrier lake in Hualien County burst its banks, unleashing a torrent of water that swept away homes and infrastructure. The…
TEHRAN – Human rights organizations have condemned what they describe as a “mass killing campaign” in Iran, as the number of executions in 2025 has reportedly soared to its highest level in more than a decade. According to the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR), the Islamic Republic has executed at least 1,000 people between…
THE HAGUE – The United States is reportedly considering a new and unprecedented escalation in its pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC): imposing sanctions on the entire institution. This move, widely seen as retaliation for the court’s investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza, could paralyze the ICC’s operations, potentially affecting the…
KOCHI – The Customs and Central Excise Department has launched a major crackdown on a luxury car smuggling ring, seizing 36 vehicles as part of “Operation Numkhor.” The raids, which spanned over 30 locations across Kerala, targeted individuals who allegedly purchased cars illegally imported from Bhutan without paying proper import duties. The investigation has brought…
NEW DELHI – Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has stated that the Supreme Court’s judgment on “bulldozer justice” gave him and his fellow judge “immense satisfaction” because the case dealt with “human problems.” Speaking at a felicitation event, CJI Gavai reflected on the landmark ruling delivered by a bench of which he was a…
UNITED NATIONS – In a recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump accused India and China of being the “primary funders” of the ongoing war in Ukraine, citing their continued purchase of Russian oil. The President called on European nations to join the U.S. in imposing powerful tariffs against Moscow…
