KOLKATA, West Bengal – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing a report from a New York-based human rights organization that alleges harassment and illegal deportation of Bengali-speaking individuals. The Chief Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to elaborate on her accusations, stating that the…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert for parts of Kerala, with a Red Alert declared for the state due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall over the next five days. This comes as isolated areas in Kannur district are currently under an Orange Alert for the…
GHAZIABAD, Uttar Pradesh – Indian police have arrested a 47-year-old man in Ghaziabad for allegedly operating a network of fake embassies representing fictitious countries, exposing an elaborate scheme of international job fraud and money laundering. The accused, identified as Harsh Vardhan Jain, reportedly travelled to 40 countries over the past decade, leveraging shell companies to…
ZAHEDAN, Iran – At least eight people, including five civilians and three assailants, were killed in a “terrorist” attack on a judiciary building in Zahedan, the capital of Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, on Saturday. The incident, which also left 13 injured, has been widely reported by international media outlets. According to Iranian state media, quoting…
NEW DELHI, India – On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff, provided a comprehensive overview of the Indian Army’s readiness, transformative changes, and the decisive response delivered to Pakistan during the Kargil conflict. His address underscored the nation’s unwavering resolve and the synergy among its defense…
BERLIN – July 26, 2025:The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint and urgent appeal to Israel, demanding full and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza and an immediate ceasefire to halt the escalating “humanitarian catastrophe” in the besieged enclave. This coordinated diplomatic push, following a tripartite call on Friday between…
MOSCOW : In a significant escalation of its efforts to control online information, Russia’s parliament has given its final approval to sweeping new legislation that will impose fines on individuals found Browse or accessing content deemed “extremist” by the state. The law, which has cleared both the State Duma (lower house) and the Federation Council…
NEW DELHI : In a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today claimed that the Prime Minister is “all show and no substance” and not a “big problem” for him personally. Speaking at a ‘Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan’ (Participation Justice Conclave) for OBCs at Talkatora Stadium…
NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again been crowned the most popular democratic leader globally, securing a commanding 75% approval rating among his own citizens, according to the latest “Democratic Leader Approval Ratings” released by U.S. business intelligence company, Morning Consult. The survey data, collected between July 4-10, 2025, reflects the opinions…
ANKARA, Turkey : Turkey is being ravaged by a series of massive wildfires, fueled by an ongoing heatwave, strong winds, and arid conditions, with reports confirming that at least 13 people have now died as a direct result of these blazes. The latest tragedy saw 10 firefighters and rescue workers perish on Wednesday while battling…
