Ottawa: Canada’s Indigenous populations remain disproportionately affected by homicide, according to Statistics Canada. In 2023, Indigenous individuals accounted for just over 25% of homicide victims, despite making up only 5% of the total population. This trend mirrors data from 2022, where 27% of homicide victims were Indigenous. The heightened risk is attributed to the enduring.
Parbhani (Maharashtra): The recent violence in Parbhani, Maharashtra, has sparked significant unrest following the desecration of a statue of B. R. Ambedkar, a revered figure in Indian history and the architect of the Constitution. At least 40 individuals have been detained in connection with the mob violence, which included arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism during a.
Patna: Security measures at the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodh Gaya, have been heightened following the receipt of a bomb threat. The temple management notified local police immediately upon receiving a threatening letter, which indicated plans to detonate explosives at the site. Manoj Kumar Singh, the Station House Officer at Bodh.
Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh has once again denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, who is affiliated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Das is currently in jail facing sedition charges. On December 11, Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Saiful Islam,.
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, known for her roles in films like ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’ ‘Coolie No.1,’ and ‘Raja Hindustani,’ recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi with her family. During their visit, she received a signed autograph from the PM for her children. On Wednesday, Karisma shared photos from the meeting on her.
Maligaon (Assam): Train services were severely disrupted on Wednesday after a rail blockade was organized at Jorai Railway Station in the Alipurduar Division by the Greater Cooch Behar People’s Association (GCPA). The agitation began around 6:45 a.m., with over 5,000 protestors assembling at the station, blocking all rail lines and halting operations. The Northeast Frontier.
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive raids on three locations in West Bengal on Wednesday as part of an investigation into an online forgery scam. The operation began late Tuesday night. Sources indicate that one of the locations raided was the home of Hasan Ali in Lashkardighi, East Burdwan district. While Ali is known.
Riyadh: India’s journey in the FIFAe World Cup 2024, featuring eFootball, has been a mix of highs and lows at the SEF Arena in Saudi Arabia. The standout performer has been Danial Shakeel Patel, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the mobile eFootball category with four wins, one draw, and two losses. In contrast, the.
Dausa: Five-year-old Aryan remains trapped in a borewell in Kalikhad village, Dausa district, Rajasthan, after falling in on December 9. Despite ongoing rescue efforts on December 11, concerns for his well-being are growing among family and officials. Aryan has been stuck in the 175-foot-deep borewell without food or water since Monday afternoon. Teams from the.
Bhopal: Esteemed Hindu saint Siyaram Baba passed away from a prolonged illness at his ashram on the banks of the Narmada River in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, early Wednesday morning. The 95-year-old saint, who was reportedly over 100 according to his followers, had been battling pneumonia for the past two weeks and breathed his last at.