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‘Hindu, Hindu’: Islamists check dead body’s private part for circumcision, rejoice after realising that the person lynched is a Hindu, video from Bangladesh goes viral
Aug 7, 2024
In a disturbing development from Bangladesh, protests against the government have sharply escalated into outright violence targeting the Hindu minority. Recent reports and viral videos have highlighted a gruesome scene where numerous Hindu temples, homes, and establishments have been mercilessly attacked and destroyed by mobs identifying as Islamists. This surge in violence has left many in the Hindu community feeling vulnerable and terrorized.

Rahul Ananda’s home, a once vibrant cultural hub, looted and burnt
Aug 7, 2024
In a recent article, Dowel Biswas sheds light on a harrowing incident that has shocked many across the nation. She reports on the plight of Rahul Ananda, a prominent Bangladeshi singer and a notable figure from the Hindu minority community. His residence, a historical 140-year-old building located in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area, was subjected to a devastating attack by an Islamist mob. This attack resulted not only in the destruction of the building itself but also led to the loss of over 3,000 musical instruments and various household items which were either looted or reduced to ashes. Thankful...

Branded ‘bloodsucker’ by Sheikh Hasina to being a ‘US asset’: Meet Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of interim govt of Bangladesh, who was interviewed by Rahul Gandhi in 2020
Aug 6, 2024
Following the dramatic resignation of Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, the controversial Nobel laureate, announced on Tuesday (6th July) that he would take on the role of chief advisor to the interim government.

I swear on Quran that I’ll kill you: Mohammad Ayan stabbed to death inside Madrasa days after verbal argument with a fellow student; Police arrest 12-year-old accused
Aug 6, 2024
In a harrowing incident that has shocked the community, a young boy, Mohammad Ayan, was tragically killed inside a madrasa in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident, which occurred on the night between the 1st and 2nd of August, led to the arrest of a fellow student, also a minor, by the police on the 4th of August.

Minorities have come under attack in Bangladesh, focus on their protection, assured Sheikh Hasina all help: EAM S Jaishankar
Aug 6, 2024
On Tuesday, August 6, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the prevailing situation in Bangladesh during his address to the Parliament. He initiated his remarks in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting a broad concern shared across India's political landscape regarding the violence and instability that has erupted in the neighboring nation.

‘My family is done saving Bangladesh’: Sheikh Hasina’s son says the country can now handle its own problems and his mother will never return
Aug 6, 2024
In a revealing statement that underscores a significant shift in his family's political engagement, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, declared that his mother has decided to permanently step back from the political arena. Speaking to a British public service broadcaster's Newshour program, Joy conveyed that the decision comes after a period of intense dissatisfaction and disappointment with the political upheaval she faced, despite her dedicated efforts to improve the nation. "She is deeply disappointed by the uprising against her leadership despite her e...

UK protests: PM Starmer warns violent protestors with strict action, protection given exclusively to mosques, mobs shouting Allah-u-Akbar. All you need to know
Aug 5, 2024
On 4th August (local time), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, issued a statement condemning the violence that erupted across the country, creating chaos. He said, “I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend,” blaming the protesting groups and individuals against immigrants for the violence. He made it clear that those involved in the violence would face the full force of the law. However, there have been reports that the government’s action is going to be selective.

Murder of a Minor: Trolley bag stuffed with body found in Kolkata canal, 'Mubarak' Tattoo on Right Arm Unveils Live-In Partner as the Culprit, Kolkata
Aug 3, 2024
Approximately 10 days ago, on July 23rd, a chilling discovery was made near a canal in the New Town area of Kolkata. Local workers clearing the overgrown vegetation stumbled upon a horrifying sight—a body was found encased in a red trolley bag, abandoned and soaked in blood, according to the police.

After Paris Olympics Organising Committee Fails to Provide Air Conditioners Amidst High Heat and Humidity, Indian Sports Ministry Steps in to Provide ACs to Indian Athletes
Aug 3, 2024
In the midst of a sweltering summer in Paris, the latest edition of the Olympics is facing significant challenges related to the weather. The city is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures and humidity levels, making conditions difficult for athletes from around the globe. Despite these harsh weather conditions, it has been reported that the Olympics organizing committee did not provide air conditioning in the athletes' accommodations. This oversight has left many competitors struggling to find relief from the relentless heat.