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…
MOUNT KILIMANJARO, Tanzania — December 25, 2025:A rescue helicopter crashed on Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board, officials confirmed on Thursday. The aircraft was conducting a medical evacuation mission when it went down in a remote high-altitude zone between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit, at an altitude of around 4,670–4,700…
BHUBANESWAR / MALKANGIRI:Ganesh Uike, one of Odisha’s most wanted Maoist leaders and a senior commander of the banned CPI (Maoist), was killed in an encounter with a joint force of Odisha Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday. Uike was carrying a cash reward of ₹1.5 crore on his head, making him…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, December 25, 2025:In a landmark political development for Kerala’s capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday officially announced V.V. Rajesh as its candidate for the post of Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, with Asha Nath named as the party’s nominee for Deputy Mayor. The decision marks the BJP’s decisive move to consolidate its…
Mumbai / Maharashtra – December 24, 2025 After years of political estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have formally announced a strategic political alliance ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and other municipal polls across Maharashtra. In a joint press conference in Mumbai, the leaders of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray…
KOCHI, Kerala:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Kerala High Court that it is prepared to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged large-scale gold heist and serious irregularities reported at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam, one of the most revered pilgrimage centres in India. The CBI conveyed its readiness while responding to petitions seeking…
Panaji, Goa:In a politically significant verdict delivered through ballot paper voting, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party in the Goa Assembly elections, even as the Congress registered a notable comeback after years in the political wilderness. As per the final results, the BJP secured the highest number of seats,…
Dhaka / Khulna, Dec 22, 2025 — Bangladesh has witnessed a fresh outbreak of political violence after Motaleb Shikdar, a prominent student-linked political leader, was shot in the head on Monday in the southwestern city of Khulna, just days after the country was shaken by the assassination of youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi. According to…
Ayodhya: A grand two-day Vedic Yajna has commenced at the renowned Kanchan Bhavan, situated on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya, with the noble objective of elevating India to the status of Vishwa Guru (World Leader). This significant spiritual event is being held under the leadership of Mr. Rajeet Kumar, Founder of LMRK,…
