Kozhikode— A Kerala-born Catholic priest, Father James Cherickal (60), has been arrested and charged in Canada with serious sexual offence allegations, including sexual assault and sexual interference involving minors, Peel Regional Police and the Archdiocese of Toronto confirmed in official statements. According to the Peel Regional Police, Cherickal was arrested and formally charged on December…
Bangladesh’s Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and one of its most influential political leaders, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 while undergoing medical treatment in Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said. She died at around 6:00 a.m. local time after a prolonged illness marked by…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s strategic defence and space capabilities, the country has reportedly completed a key project to develop a rocket system capable of launching satellites for the Indian Army and other defence requirements, marking a significant milestone in indigenous launch vehicle technology. While Indian space and defence authorities have not…
Rome, Italy: Italian authorities have arrested nine individuals on suspicion of financing the Palestinian militant group Hamas through charitable organizations based in Italy, in a major counter-terrorism operation coordinated by anti-mafia and anti-terrorism units. Prosecutors in the northern Italian city of Genoa said the suspects are accused of “belonging to and having financed” Hamas, which…
New Delhi:In a decisive continuation of the Union government’s efforts to dismantle lingering colonial symbols, 96 portraits of British-era Aides-de-Camp (ADCs) have been removed from a gallery inside Rashtrapati Bhavan. In their place, portraits of over 21 Indian soldiers who received the Vir Chakra for exceptional gallantry in various wars and military operations have been…
Dhaka, Bangladesh — As the countdown intensifies toward the February 2026 national elections, a new political force — the Bangladesh Minority Janata Party (BMJP) — is emerging to represent the country’s religious minorities and seek a larger space in Bangladesh’s fractious political arena. Officially registered with the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) on April 9, 2025,…
An Interview with Junaid Kaippani, Outgoing EX- Chairman of the Wayanad District Panchayat Welfare Standing Committee WAYANAD:After completing his five-year term as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee of the Wayanad District Panchayat, Junaid Kaippani says he steps down with a deep sense of fulfilment, shaped by grassroots engagement, ethical public service, and a people-centric…
ABUJA / WASHINGTON:On Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), the United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria, marking a significant military response to long-standing jihadist violence that has disproportionately affected Christian communities, according to U.S. officials and international media reports. Airstrikes and Official Statements U.S. President Donald Trump announced in…
DHAKA / NEW DELHI:The killing of another Hindu man in Bangladesh has reignited international concern over the safety of religious minorities, as reports of mob violence, arson attacks on homes, and growing influence of hardline Islamist groups dominate regional headlines. The latest incident has also triggered a wider debate on selective outrage, with critics questioning…
DHAKA:A 29-year-old Hindu youth, Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district, triggering renewed fear among minority communities and allegations that authorities are attempting to dilute the gravity of the incident by denying any communal angle. The killing occurred late Wednesday night at Hossaindanga Purantan Bazar…
