News Archive

Renuka Chowdhury, a Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress (INC), has stirred a heated controversy after she brought a stray dog into the premises of the parliament. The incident caused a political uproar when she was confronted by reporters about her decision — her response was dramatic and unexpected. She started barking.

The Supreme Court of India took a strong and direct position on 2 December while discussing a case linked to Rohingya refugees who are reported missing. During the hearing, the judges questioned whether the judicial system should be expected to offer special protection or benefits to people who entered the country without any legal permission.

Pakistan is facing strong diplomatic embarrassment after Sri Lankan authorities discovered that part of the emergency relief sent for Cyclone Ditwah victims included supplies that were already expired. What was supposed to be a gesture of help turned into public criticism when medical supplies, food packets, and basic relief items were found to be past their expiry date.

On 1st and 2nd December, supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan prepared to hold large demonstrations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

A major political storm erupted across the country on Saturday (29th November) after Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani declared that “if there is oppression, there will be jihad”.

The United Arab Emirates has stopped giving visas to Pakistani nationals, a move that has practically blocked their entry into the country.

Pakistan has a habit of declaring victory over India even when nothing of the sort has happened. In the past, the country has made strange claims — from celebrating after losing cricket matches to pushing edited images and video-game clips as evidence of military success.

In New Delhi on 23 November, a motley of left-leaning and radical groups gathered under the cover of “anti-pollution” protests. While the public concern was air quality, many of the participants used the platform to express deeper political grievances. Among them were outfits known for their pro-Naxal leanings — notably Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM) and The Himkhand.

When blatant lies fail to make their point, some outlets resort to twisting facts or hiding inconvenient details to push their agenda. Recently, a storm erupted over claims that a majority of MBBS seats at the newly launched Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) had been given to Muslim students.