Democracy denied in Ladakh: Pashmina march cancellation exposes Modi Govt’s disregard for environmental concerns

While India is set to practice world’s biggest festival of democracy, the people of Ladakh has been denied the basic right to protest against ignorant policies that threatens the fragile … Continue reading Democracy denied in Ladakh: Pashmina march cancellation exposes Modi Govt’s disregard for environmental concerns

Rishi Sunak’s flagship smoking ban overcomes Conservative resistance

Rishi Sunak’s government cleared its first major hurdle in passing its flagship smoking ban to phase out smoking for future generations amid significant internal opposition from his own party. The … Continue reading Rishi Sunak’s flagship smoking ban overcomes Conservative resistance

Pakistan SC suspends 14-year jail term for former PM Imran Khan and his wife

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday suspended the 14-year prison time for former PM Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi in the case connected with the illegal selling … Continue reading Pakistan SC suspends 14-year jail term for former PM Imran Khan and his wife

Scotland enacts new hate crime law; concerns over lack of police training

Scotland has enacted a new hate crime law on Monday with criticism of posing a threat to free speech. Author JK Rowling and Elon Musk are among the critics of … Continue reading Scotland enacts new hate crime law; concerns over lack of police training

Vladimir Putin warns of World War III in election victory speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday won the 2024 elections and came back for a fifth term. In his election victory speech, he warned the West of World War III, saying … Continue reading Vladimir Putin warns of World War III in election victory speech

Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Dozens of performers and speakers have pulled out of the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, citing their objection to event sponsorship by the US military and defense … Continue reading Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

IUML challenges CAA Rules in SC; Kerala, WB CMs reject enforcement

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) today filed a plea against the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules 2024 in the Supreme Court of India (SC), as reported by Bar … Continue reading IUML challenges CAA Rules in SC; Kerala, WB CMs reject enforcement

Nikki Haley secures surprise primary victory in Washington, DC

Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador won the Washington, D.C. primary, marking a significant milestone in her bid for the party’s nomination. Haley made the victory with 62% of … Continue reading Nikki Haley secures surprise primary victory in Washington, DC

U2 Sphere act: Bono dedicates “All I Want Is You” to First Lady Jill Biden

U2 concluded their first residency at Las Vegas’ remarkable Sphere, marking the end of a 40-show series that began in September. During the performances, the band revisited one of their … Continue reading U2 Sphere act: Bono dedicates “All I Want Is You” to First Lady Jill Biden

“Getting death threats”: Israeli filmmaker after Berlinale speech criticized as anti-semitic

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, winner of the best documentary award at the Berlin Film Festival, said that he has been receiving death threats following his acceptance speech at the festival. … Continue reading “Getting death threats”: Israeli filmmaker after Berlinale speech criticized as anti-semitic

HP political crisis: CM Sukhu denies resignation rumors; 15 BJP MLAs expelled

The speaker of the Himachal Pradesh assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, today expelled 15 BJP MLAs for allegedly sloganeering inside the chamber before the start of the Budget session of the … Continue reading HP political crisis: CM Sukhu denies resignation rumors; 15 BJP MLAs expelled

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison, confirms prison service

Russia’s prominent opposition figure of the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in prison located inside the Arctic Circle, confirmed by the prison service as reported in BBC. Navalny, known … Continue reading Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison, confirms prison service