Sindh, Pakistan | January 2026 The shooting death of a young Hindu farmer in Pakistan’s Sindh province has triggered serious concern among international human rights observers, who describe the incident as a grave failure to protect religious minorities and uphold the rule of law. Incident Overview The victim, Kailash Kolhi, a Hindu youth and tenant…
New Delhi / London: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic fundamentals, saying the country’s economic base remains robust amid continuing global uncertainties. In its latest macroeconomic outlook report, the bank projected India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.8 per cent in 2027, driven by resilient domestic demand,…
Tehran:Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, has called for what he described as urgent and decisive intervention by former US President Donald Trump to address Iran’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis. In strong remarks aimed at the international community, Pahlavi said the Iranian people were facing an unprecedented moment…
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the delivery of non-vegetarian food items within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram Temple following complaints that food delivery companies and local establishments were supplying meat within the sacred Panchkosi Parikrama area around the temple. The order was issued after officials received multiple complaints…
Beijing / Chengdu:Fresh concerns over religious freedom in China have emerged after reports that several Christian church leaders were arrested following coordinated police raids in the southwestern city of Chengdu. According to allegations made by the Early Rain Covenant Church, a well-known Protestant house church, Chinese authorities detained at least nine church leaders after conducting…
Thiruvananthapuram:Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Ravada Chandrasekhar on Thursday confirmed that the arrest of Sabarimala Tantri Kandhararu Rajeevar was carried out strictly on the basis of credible evidence and recorded testimonies, dismissing allegations of procedural lapses or external pressure in the case. Addressing the media, the DGP stated that the Special Investigation Team (SIT)…
Copenhagen:Former US President Donald Trump has once again stirred international controversy by reviving his long-standing idea of acquiring Greenland, this time reportedly proposing an unprecedented financial incentive — offering up to $100,000 to each Greenlandic citizen — in a bid to “achieve the objective by any means,” according to sources familiar with the discussions. Though…
Here’s a detailed, multi-source summary of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, based on reporting and commentary from U.S., UK, Middle East, and international outlets, including Reuters, AP, Sky News, CBS News, The Jerusalem Post, and others. Nationwide Internet & Phone Blackout — Government Crackdown Authorities in Iran have shut down internet access and telephone…
PUNE— Prof. Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil, one of India’s most respected ecologists, environmental thinkers and conservation scientists, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Pune at the age of 83 after a brief illness. He breathed his last at Prayag Hospital, surrounded by family. Prof. Gadgil was widely recognised as a “people’s scientist”, whose work spanned…
Detailed News Report: The Indian National Congress has intensified its organisational and political preparations by deploying senior and emerging leaders across key states, appointing observers and in-charges as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming electoral battles. As part of this move, Congress leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Sachin Pilot, along…
