Month: August 2024

Kolkata Under Siege: Massive Security for ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ Protest

Manish Kumar

Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns about potential violence and disruption. The West Bengal Police, anticipating trouble, have left no stone unturned in their preparations. The Catalyst for Protest The “Nabanna Abhijan” protest march is centered around the demand for justice…

New Evacuation Orders in Gaza Displace Families Amidst Dimming Ceasefire Hopes

Manish Kumar

Families flee after new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah MSF considers suspending wound care at Al-Aqsa Hospital Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and U.S. fail to end conflict Seven killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, medics say Mass Displacement in Deir Al-Balah Late Sunday, the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah, a central Gaza Strip region, escalating the already dire humanitarian situation in the territory. The orders forced countless families to flee their homes, further intensifying the crisis as Israel prepares to target militant groups like Hamas…

83% Of UAE Residents Inspired By Emirati Women’s Impact On Nation’s Progress

Santosh

August 27 2024 83% of UAE residents are inspired by the achievements of Emirati women over the past five years. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Volkswagen Abu Dhabi to mark Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August, celebrating the impact of their contributions to shaping the nation. 76% of respondents believe that Emirati women have become more prominent in leading government positions since 2019, with 80% agreeing that they will play a key role in driving the UAE’s economic progress over the next decade and beyond. Since its…

Stree 2 Box Office: Shraddha Kapoor’s Film Crosses Rs 400 Crore Mark, Aims to Surpass KGF 2’s Hindi Record

Manish Kumar

Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s latest film Stree 2 continues to dominate the box office, even after 12 days of its theatrical release. Despite competition from Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s Vedaa, the horror-comedy has joined the elite Rs 400 crore club, with total collections reaching Rs 401.55 crore as of Day 12. Stree 2 has been shattering box office records, and now it is eyeing the Hindi box office record set by Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2, which grossed Rs 435.33 crore in its Hindi version. While…

Haryana Assembly Polls: Kumari Selja Promises Caste Census if Congress Wins

Manish Kumar

Congress leader Kumari Selja has pledged to conduct a caste census in Haryana if her party wins the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for October 1. In her statement, the Congress general secretary and Sirsa MP emphasized the widespread support for a caste-based census, claiming that 74% of the population endorses the idea. Selja accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and anti-reservation, stating that the ruling party should abandon any attempts to block the caste census. She asserted that once Congress forms the government in Haryana, the census would be a…

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Congress Announces First List of 9 Candidates

Manish Kumar

The Congress party has released its first list of nine candidates for the upcoming three-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement follows a seat-sharing agreement with the National Conference (NC), where Congress will contest 51 seats, and NC will contest 32. Key candidates include Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir, who will contest from Dooru, and former state unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani, who will stand from Banihal. Other candidates in the list are: Surinder Singh Channi from Tral Amanullah Mantoo from Devsar Peerzada Mohammad Syed from Anantnag…

Kangana Ranaut Receives Beheading Threats Ahead of ‘Emergency’ Movie Release, Seeks Police Action

Manish Kumar

Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reportedly received beheading threats from extremist Sikh groups following the release of the trailer for her upcoming movie Emergency. The film, in which Kangana plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is set to release on September 6, 2024. The threats were issued after a video went viral, with an extremist Sikh group warning Kangana against portraying Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale as a terrorist in the movie. The video alludes to the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards…

Zelenskyy Condemns Russia’s Massive Overnight Bombardment as “Vile”

Manish Kumar

A Night of Devastation Across Ukraine Ukraine faced one of the most intense and widespread assaults in weeks as Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight attack involving over 100 missiles and around 100 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the barrage as “vile,” condemning the deliberate targeting of critical civilian infrastructure and the heavy toll it has taken on the nation. The assault, which spanned more than half of Ukraine’s regions, resulted in multiple casualties, significant damage to the energy sector, and widespread blackouts. A Nationwide Onslaught The attack, which…

CM Yogi Adityanath Urges National Unity, Cites Bangladesh Unrest as Warning

Manish Kumar

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of national unity, warning that division among Indians could lead to the nation’s downfall. Speaking at a rally in Agra after unveiling a statue of Rashtraveer Durgadas Rathore, CM Yogi referenced the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, where former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country amid violent protests. In his speech, CM Yogi stressed, “Nothing can be above the nation. And the nation will be empowered only when we are united. ‘Batenge to Katenge’ (If we are…

Pakistan Extends SCO Summit Invitation to PM Modi Despite Escalating J&K Tensions

Manish Kumar

Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, despite ongoing tensions in Jammu and Kashmir. The summit, scheduled for October 15-16, will bring together leaders from member states of the SCO, an influential Eurasian political and security organization. Pakistan to Host SCO Summit As the current chair of the SCO’s Council of Heads of Government (CHG), Pakistan is set to host the summit in mid-October. The CHG is the second-highest decision-making body in the SCO, following…