Author: Suman Sengupta

Police has arrested four people for an alleged hate speech in Ajmer Dargah on 17th June.They also arrested a cleric who allegedly gave calls to behead Nupur Sharma. Rajasthan Police has arrested Salman Chisti, a cleric at the Ajmer Dargah.The Dargah Khadim had allegedly given calls to behead Nupur Sharma. They had registered an FIR against him on the basis of a video clip. In the video clip, the accused apparently offered his house to anybody beheading Nupur Sharma. Chisti had also said he’d have shot her for insulting the prophet.  “You must reply to all Muslim countries. I am…

UK banks are however in a position to weather the crisis, Bank of England opined. Banks will have to keep more money to ensure they can withstand even a severe economic downturn, it added UK’s economic outlook has deteriorated materially, says the Bank of England. Rising energy and fuel costs can trigger a recession in the UK. However, British banks are well prepared to face a severe economic crisis, it added. International forecasters like the IMF and OCED warn that the UK is more susceptible to recession than other western countries. Meanwhile, the Bank of England advised banks to set…

As Russia “liberates” the Luhansk region, it can take its offensive further into Southern Ukraine provided its manpower permits. As Russian troops take Lysychanks, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Defence Minister Sergei Shogu claimed Luhansk’s liberation on Sunday. Ukrainian forces have pulled back from yet another city after Severodonetsk on Saturday. There is simply no point in defending a city that would have fallen with continuous incessant shelling. “ Russia currently has a huge advantage in artillery and ammunition. They would have simply destroyed it from a distance. There is no point in staying,” says Serhiy Haidai. This statement matches…

Sharjeel Imam is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail in connection with February 2020 North-east Delhi riots. The JNU student alleges that he was assaulted by prison inmates and called a terrorist. JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who is currently in Tihar jail claims other detainees best him. They even called him a  terrorist during a search operation inside his cell. Sharjeel had previously alleged discrimination by jail staff during multiple court hearings. He is in judicial custody on account of his alleged role in the February 2020 North-east Delhi riots. Imam’s lawyer has moved an application before a link judge…

BJP’s National Executive Meeting on Sunday stressed the need to bridge differences between the party and Pasmanda (OBC) Muslims.BJP’s outreach plans may worry Opposition parties in UP. BJP may soon launch an outreach plan for Pasmanda Muslims. The party’s National Executive Meeting in Hyderabad stressed the need to connect with the community. BJP should take out “sneh yatras” to reach out to the Pasmanda Muslims, PM Modi said on Sunday. “People should know that the party is pro-people and pro-development”, he said at the party’s National Executive meeting in Hyderabad. Pasmanda Muslims usually vote against BJP in UP and Bihar.…

Ignorance about the Constitution and the working of democratic institutions aids forces wanting to run down the judiciary. We are answerable to the Constitution and the Constitution alone, he said. “The party in power believes every governmental action is entitled to judicial endorsement. The opposition wants the judiciary to advance its political positions and causes. This flawed thinking of all hues flourishes due to ignorance about the Constitution and the functioning of democratic institutions. This vigorously promoted ignorance aids forces wanting to run down the judiciary. Let me make it clear, we are answerable to the constitution and the constitution…

Russia seized Zmiinyi Island (snake Island) at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine. The island has played an outsized role ever since. Russian forces have abandoned Zmiinyi island after bombardment from Ukraine for four months. Russia claims that it withdrew its troops as a “gesture of goodwill”. They don’t want to obstruct grain exports, Russia days. However, Ukraine has dismissed Russian claims as Moscow still bombards its grain stores. Why the Withdrawal? Enemies can attack Zmiinyi island  from every direction with little to no cover. A small Ukrainian garrison used to defend the island before Russia seized it on…

US may soon set up a permanent headquarters in Poland as a response to the on-going  conflict between Russia-Ukraine. It may also send its warships to Spain, fighter jets to the UK and ground troops to Romania. US will soon send up a permanent headquarters in Poland and spread its military assets across Europe. It’s new plan means US will commit some 30,000 troops in a state of high alert next year. The alliance is having its biggest overhaul since the Cold War, Nato head Jens Stoltenberg says.  President Biden too wants to beef up the alliance. “West needs Nato…

Any future conflict will require the integration of all elements of national security apparatus to make an all-of-nation-approach, he said. Air Chief Marshall Vivek Ram Chaudhuri spoke about India’s threat from China and Pakistan to PTI on Sunday. India should comprehend its western and northern borders as a “two front contingency” and act accordingly. Pakistan and China can attack India on all fronts, starting from military standoffs to information manipulation and black outs. India’s security doctrines will have to cater to such possibilities, he said. His interviewer then asked: Can the Russian aggression against Ukraine encourage China to take more…

Manchester United have placed a € 17 million( £15 million) bid to sign Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia. They are also in talks with Barcelona to sign in Frankie De Jong. Highlights: • Man United have hijacked Lyon’s attempt to sign in Tyrell Malacia • Malacia shares agent with Frenkie de Jong, another player Manchester United wants to sign in. Manchester United now have a €17 million deal to sign in  the Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia. On Friday Lyon had concluded a verbal deal with Feyenoord for Malacia’s transfer. Lyon was supposed to buy away Malacia for € 12 million with…