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…
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…
