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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modic over the ongoing violence situation in Manipur. He demanded the immediate removal of the BJP’s “incompetent” chief minister, accusing the ruling party of turning Manipur into a battlefield and weaponizing violence against women and children. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kharge expressed…

Today, the global community celebrates World Tourism Day, an annual event established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to spotlight the transformative power of tourism in bridging cultures and fostering sustainable development. While the UNWTO officially introduced the observance in 1979, it began being celebrated globally from 1980 onwards. This year, the theme…

As the resplendent Ganesh Chaturthi festivities reach their crescendo, millions of devout Hindus across India are preparing for the culminating event of Ganesh Visarjan, set to take place on the 10th day of the revered festival, September 28, 2023. This emotional farewell marks the moment when Lord Ganesha’s idol, venerated in homes and pandals across…

The Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, Anthony Rota, resigned on Tuesday following a controversy surrounding his decision to invite a 98-year-old Nazi veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, to Parliament during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rota introduced Hunka as a war hero who had fought for the First Ukrainian Division, unaware that the division…

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and animal rights activist, Maneka Gandhi, has launched a scathing attack on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), accusing the religious organization of selling cows from its gaushalas (cowsheds) to butchers. In response, ISKCON has vehemently denied these allegations, calling them “unsubstantiated and false.” Gandhi’s accusations surfaced…

The Sri Lankan government’s decision on whether to permit the Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 to dock at the Colombo port in October remains uncertain, as it grapples with diplomatic intricacies involving Indian security concerns. The vessel’s current location in the mid-ocean, en route to Sri Lanka, has raised questions about the delicate balancing…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated a sweeping operation spanning six Indian states, targeting associates of notorious gang leaders Lawrence Bishnoi, Bambiha, and Arshdeep Dalla, with alleged connections to Canada. The raids, conducted at 51 locations, aim to clamp down on criminal networks involved in extortion, terror activities, and illegal arms trade. In the…

The disappearance of two Manipur students, Hijam Linthoingambi, 17, and Phijam Hemjit, 20, who went missing in July 2023, has sent shockwaves through the community. Recent photographs of the students surfaced on social media, revealing their whereabouts in what seems to be a makeshift jungle camp. In an emotional interview with NDTV, the parents of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 20th anniversary of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, hailing its transformation from humble beginnings into a formidable platform for industrial growth. During the event, he reflected on the early challenges and unveiled a slew of development projects in Gujarat, underscoring the state’s remarkable journey. The Journey of Vibrant Gujarat: Speaking…

Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has raised concerns about Canada’s alleged inaction against terrorists and extremists residing within its borders. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event in New York, Jaishankar suggested that political convenience may be hindering Canada’s response to the issue. Jaishankar highlighted, “Canada actually has seen a lot of organized…