News Archive

In a deeply troubling incident in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh, a group of individuals, identified as Farhan, Rehan, and Javed, among others, reportedly stormed into a school, creating a scenario of fear and chaos. This act of aggression, targeted at Hindu girls, is a stark reminder of the religious and social tensions that can flare up in communities, raising serious questions about communal harmony and safety in educational institutions.

In a recent development that has stirred diplomatic tensions, the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has firmly rebutted allegations implicating India in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, labeled a terrorist by Indian authorities, was a prominent figure in the Khalistani movement—a campaign seeking a separate Sikh state in India.

In a recent incident from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, an Islamic cleric, known as a 'Maulvi', was arrested for allegedly forcing a Hindu woman to convert to Islam. The arrest, which took place on Friday, 24th November, brings to light a case of religious coercion under the guise of spiritual healing.

In a shocking development from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a 20-year-old Muslim engineering student, Lareb Hashmi, has been implicated in a violent attack on a city e-bus conductor. This unsettling incident, which took place on Friday, has drawn considerable attention due to the severe nature of the assault and the subsequent actions of the assailant.

Pakistan's record on safeguarding minority rights remains a matter of international concern. In a recent alarming development, the country's authorities have demolished the Hinglaj Mata Mandir, a Hindu temple in Sindh province, along with the Sharda Peeth Mandir near the Line of Control. This act is seen as a continuation of Pakistan's long-standing issue with protecting the interests of its minority populations, particularly Hindus.

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, witnessed a surge of violent protests on Thursday evening, November 23, following a harrowing knife attack that left five people, including three children, wounded. The assailant, an individual of Algerian descent now an Irish national, triggered a wave of anger and turmoil that culminated in the burning of an immigration office by incensed citizens.

In an unexpected turn of events, Geert Wilders, a figure who stood by Nupur Sharma amidst her 'blasphemy' allegations, has achieved a significant victory in the Dutch Parliament elections. This development emerged on the 22nd of November as exit polls in the Netherlands indicated that Wilders' Party for Freedom, or Partij voor de Vrijheid (PVV), is poised to become the most influential party in the Dutch parliament.

In a disturbing development from Maharashtra, the state police have arrested 19-year-old Rihan Gulamnavi Rangrez for the alleged abduction of a minor girl from Pimpalgaon, located in Nashik district. This case, which has sent shockwaves throughout the region, involves accusations of blackmail, threats, and coerced sexual relations, painting a grim picture of the ordeal faced by the young victim.

In a significant development regarding India's educational curriculum, a high-level committee set up by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forward a series of recommendations for the school curriculum in social sciences. CI Issac, the chairperson of the committee, announced on Tuesday that they have proposed the inclusion of epic narratives like the Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks. Additionally, the committee has suggested that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution should be written on classroom walls.