Author: Saniya Sarosh

A woman was tragically shot dead near a school in Imphal West district of Manipur, a northeastern state in India. The incident occurred just a day after schools resumed classes following a two-month closure due to ethnic violence in the region. Incident and Panic in the Area: The shooting took place at approximately 8:40 am near Sishu Nistha Niketan School, leaving the local community in shock and panic. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed by the authorities. The local community was thrown into a state of shock and panic following the shooting, and the authorities have not yet disclosed…

A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, a prominent figure in Indian history and the architect of the Indian Constitution, was recently vandalised in Lucknow, triggering widespread condemnation and sparking a protest by residents. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Bargadi Kalan village, sending shockwaves through the community. The Desecration and Villagers’ Outrage: As news of the desecration spread, the villagers were quick to respond, organising a demonstration to express their outrage and demand justice. They insisted that the perpetrators be apprehended and brought to justice before any attempts were made to repair the damaged statue. The villagers declared that…

Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting an online summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The summit, under India’s presidency, will bring together leaders from member countries, including China’s President Xi Jinping, Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, and others. The SCO, an intergovernmental organization focused on political, economic, and security cooperation, will discuss key topics such as the situation in Afghanistan, the Ukraine conflict, and strategies to boost connectivity and trade. Notably, the summit will mark the inclusion of Iran as a new permanent member of the organization. SCO Summit and Its Key Participants: The virtual…

Israel carried out airstrikes near the central Syrian city of Homs, causing material damage but no casualties, according to the Syrian military. Syrian air defences intercepted some of the missiles fired by Israeli warplanes over neighbouring Lebanon. In response, Israel targeted the Syrian air defence batteries responsible for launching missiles into Israeli territory. Israeli Airstrikes and Syrian Response: Early on Sunday, Israel conducted airstrikes on areas near Homs, as confirmed by the Syrian military. The airstrikes resulted in material damage but did not cause any casualties. Syrian state media reported that the country’s air defences successfully shot down some of…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, for its remarkable impact on the Indian economy. The initiative is aimed towards encouraging development and manufacturing of products made in the country and improve India’s capability as a global design and manufacturing hub. Speaking at a forum organized by Russia’s Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in Moscow, Putin highlighted the success of India’s endeavors in promoting local development, manufacturing, and product assembly. Putin urged that other countries should think about adopting similar measures, citing India as a role model. He…

An alarming incident unfolded at the University of Waterloo in Canada on Wednesday, where a professor and two students were stabbed during a gender studies class. This article provides an overview of the event, including details about the attack, statements from university officials and witnesses, as well as the immediate response and impact on campus. The Attack: During a gender studies class at the University of Waterloo in the Canadian city of Waterloo, a professor and two students were stabbed on Wednesday. According to Waterloo Regional Police spokesperson Cherri Greeno, a male suspect entered a lecture classroom in Hagey Hall…

The Maharashtra cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has made a significant announcement regarding the renaming of two major infrastructure projects in Mumbai. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link would be renamed Veer Savarkar Setu, while the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) would be known as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruti Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. These name changes were approved by the cabinet, continuing the government’s focus on Hindutva ideologies. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link, now named Veer Savarkar Sea Link, is currently under construction in Mumbai. Spanning a length of 17.17 kilometres, this bridge will provide connectivity between Versova, located in the…

The Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui was subjected to online abuse after she asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question about human rights at a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden. The US government has strongly condemned this behaviour and expressed its deep concern about it. Concerns regarding press freedom and how journalists are treated in democracies have been sparked by the episode. The South Asian Journalists Association, the Wall Street Journal, and the White House have all expressed support for Siddiqui and condemned the abuse. The comments and reactions from many parties concerned are explored…

Wrestlers have agreed to end their street protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after six months of accusing him of sexual harassment. In a statement, they stated that they intended to continue their legal battle for justice as they awaited the WFI’s promised reforms. Background and Decision to Take Legal Route: The wrestlers’ protest, which started at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, has finally come to an end. In a statement that was shared on social media, the wrestlers reaffirmed their intention to challenge Singh in court. They pointed to progress as being the conclusion of…

Background: On Saturday, a standoff between the military command in Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the private mercenary outfit Wagner, turned into an open revolt. Prigozhin accused Russia’s military leadership of killing a significant number of his mercenaries in a strike on a camp and vowed to retaliate. Newspapers from all over the world scrambled to cover the rapidly developing events and analyse their implications for Vladimir Putin’s presidency and the ongoing war in Ukraine as they happened. Wagner Group Retreats from Rostov-on-Don: According to reports, members of the Wagner group of fighters have departed Rostov-on-Don in southern…