Bangladesh imposes 'shoot-on-sight' order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests

Bangladesh's Quota Protests: Government's 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order Escalates Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' order and a nationwide curfew in response to student-led protests against the quota system in government jobs. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have resulted in the tragic loss of 133 lives, marking a grim milestone in the country's struggle for social justice. Jul 21, 2024
Asaduddin Owaisi

Directive on eateries for Kanwar Yatra reminds of Hitler era: Owaisi

Condemning Uttar Pradesh Police's directive asking eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to display their owners' names, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Thursday that it reminds of Hitler's era in Nazi Germany when there was a boycott of Jewish business. Jul 18, 2024
Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish. Jul 17, 2024
Homegrown Namma Yatri app raises $11 mn with Google as investor

Namma Yatri Secures $11M Funding, Aims to Revolutionize Mobility

In a significant stride for the Indian mobility sector, Bengaluru -based Moving Tech, the parent company of the community-led mobility app Namma Yatri, has announced a successful pre-Series A funding round. The company has raised a substantial $11 million, equivalent to about Rs 92 crore, in this round. Jul 16, 2024
Jaishankar

India signs MoU to fund 4 projects in Pacific Island nations

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation. Jul 15, 2024
J&K L-G joins 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar

Srinagar Witnesses Peaceful 8th Muharram Procession

Thousands of Shia Muslims participated in the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar, marking the second consecutive year of its peaceful conduct. The procession, a commemoration of Imam Hussain's martyrdom, was closely monitored by authorities, including IGP Kashmir zone V. K. Birdi. Jul 15, 2024