Month: July 2023

Italian Minister criticizes country’s decision to join China’s BRI

Manish Kumar

Italy joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2019 – a move criticized by the European Union (EU) and the United States.  Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Sunday criticized the country’s decision to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).  Crosetto suggested that the country needs to find a way to exit the deal without damaging diplomatic relations with Beijing.  China seeks to connect with Europe and beyond by rebuilding the Silk Road trade route through the BRI.  The BRI entails Chinese funding for major infrastructural projects across the…

‘Barbenheimer’ box office sales keep rolling in the second weekend

Manish Kumar

Director Greta Gerwig’s takes on “Barbie” – the year’s No. 1 movie, and the highest-grossing opening weekend for a film directed by a woman.  The film, which stars Margot Robbie in the titular role, and Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s iconic beau, Ken, sends Mattel Inc’s iconic doll on an adventure into the real world.  Universal’s Oppenheimer has made $174 million in the U.S. and Canada so far, and $400 million worldwide.  Oppenheimer has made $174 million in the U.S. and Canada so far, and $400 million worldwide.  Director Christopher Nolan’s…

Wildfires are raging across Canada, with many of them “out of control”

Manish Kumar

Thousands of people have been ordered to leave a Canadian border town due to an “out-of-control” wildfire.  A total of 732 properties have been under evacuation orders and 2,094 are under evacuation alerts.  Around 6,700 people live in the evacuated town.  Eagle Bluff is the latest wildfire in the region, with officials saying more than 1,500 blazes have scorched British Colombia so far in 2023.  Canada set for worst year on record for its out-of-control wildfires  There have already been 2,355 fires covering an incredible span of 10 million acres…

ISIS behind the suicide bombing at Pakistan political rally that killed 44: Police

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The attack took place on Sunday when more than 400 members of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party had gathered for a meeting.  District Police Officer Nazir Khan said three suspects have been taken into custody.  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast and vowed that those responsible will be identified and punished.  Former prime minister Imran Khan said he was saddened to learn about the blast and extended condolences to the victims’ families.  Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks following the Taliban’s return to…

Ukraine recovers 37 kilometers near Bakhmut; “Ukraine is getting stronger”: Zelenskyy

Manish Kumar

Ukraine has recovered 37 kilometers of territory near Bakhmut in the past week.  Missie attack hits Ukrainian city.  One dead, search ongoing after missiles hit Kryvyi Rih.  Zelensky says ‘war’ coming to Russia after the Moscow drone attack.  Russia amending legislation to allow more men to be drafted to fight in Ukraine.  Ukraine has recovered 37 kilometers (around two square kilometers) of territory near the eastern city of Bakhmut in the past week, the country’s deputy defence minister has said.  He also claimed that Ukrainian forces had successfully repelled Russian attacks…

“Gyanvapi Dispute: Yogi Adityanath Urges Muslim Side to Accept Historical Mistake”

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“Gyanvapi Dispute: Yogi Adityanath Urges Muslim Side to Accept Historical Mistake” Amid the ongoing dispute between the Hindu and Muslim sides over the Gyanvapi mosque issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Gyanvapi complex cannot be called a mosque. In an interview with the news agency ANI, CM Yogi said that the Muslim side should accept its historical mistake and propose a solution. When asked about the solution for the Gyanvapi and Kashi Kashi Vishwanath Temple issue, the Uttar Pradesh CM said, “If we call it masjid, then there will be…

“Unleashing the Potential: CM Yogi Sees Uttar Pradesh Driving India’s Growth”

Manish Kumar

Uttar Pradesh news: “Police officers should take extra effort to ensure that any event planned within the state complies with the law. No event should be organised by endangering the safety of the public,” CM Yogi Adityanath said. Uttar Pradesh has the potential to become India’s growth engine, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said today (July 30) and added that it can stand among the country’s leading states by combining effort with hard work. Adityanath was speaking at the inauguration of the Chief Minister Command Centre and CM Dashboard at the…

“Grim News: Fatal Shooting by RPF Jawan Leaves 4 Dead on Jaipur-Mumbai Train”

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A Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan shot dead four people on board a train from Jaipur to Mumbai. The victims included three passengers and a RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).   Railway Protection Force Constable Chetan shot all four victims. The incident happened around 5 am on Monday between Vapi and Borivali station. The accused constable is currently under arrest at Borivali Police Station. The incident took place on the B5 coach of Jaipur Express (train number 12956). According to a statement by the police, “It was reported on train no…

“Aftermath of Muharram Procession: Delhi Echoes with ‘Goli Maaro’ Chants”

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The infamous “goli maaro” slogans were raised outside Nangloi police station on Sunday, a day after violence broke out during the Muharram procession in the national capital. A day after a crowd taking part in the Muharram procession clashed with police in west Delhi’s Nangloi, tensions continued to simmer in the area. Members of a Right-wing group staged a protest outside the Nangloi police station, shouting slogans and demanding the arrest of the alleged rioters. Police personnel were present at the spot to maintain the law and order situation. CLASHES…

“BJP’s Religious Agenda Criticized by Samajwadi Leader SP Maurya”

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BJP people under a conspiracy are rasing mosque-temple issue. They are looking for a temple in every mosque. This will cost them dearly. Because if they look for a temple in every mosque then people will start searching for a Buddhist monastery in every temple, said Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya. In an apparent reference to disputes in Varanasi and Mathura, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Sunday said if the BJP looks for a temple in every mosque then people would start searching for a Buddhist monastery…