India
Indian doctors successfully perform first-ever telesurgery using robotic instruments
June 19, 2024
Indian doctors successfully perform first-ever telesurgery using robotic instruments
A team of Indian doctors from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Delhi’s Rohini city has successfully performed the first-ever telesurgery using the first indigenous surgical robot, The Times of India reported. According to the report, the fibre-optic…
Flood, Extreme Heat Take 11 Lives in India
June 19, 2024
Flood, Extreme Heat Take 11 Lives in India
India is facing a deadly combination of extreme weather this week, with heatwaves, landslides, and floods claiming at least 11 lives, Dawn Newspaper reported today. The capital, New Delhi, experienced its hottest June night in six years, leading to at…
NCERT Revises References to Babri Masjid Demolition in School Textbooks
June 19, 2024
NCERT Revises References to Babri Masjid Demolition in School Textbooks
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided to replace references to the “Babri Masjid” with the term “three-domed structure” in school textbooks, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The move has been criticized by Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of…
Heatwave in India Strains Power Grid, Threatens Outages
June 19, 2024
Heatwave in India Strains Power Grid, Threatens Outages
Millions in northern India are enduring a brutal heatwave, pushing the electricity grid to its limits, The Guardian reported yesterday. According to the article, soaring temperatures have caused a surge in demand for power, with air conditioners and coolers running…
India: Train Collision in West Bengal Kills at Least 15
June 18, 2024
India: Train Collision in West Bengal Kills at Least 15
A freight train collided with the rear of a stationary passenger train in West Bengal, India on Monday, resulting in a deadly accident, Reuters reported yesterday. The officials confirmed that the crash killed at least 15 people and injured dozens…
Indian Muslims, Hindus Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Spirit of Togetherness
June 18, 2024
Indian Muslims, Hindus Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Spirit of Togetherness
Indian Muslims and Hindus came together to celebrate Eid al-Adha, sharing meals and strengthening their bonds, an article published by Arab News reported yesterday. Despite facing challenges in recent years, the festival served as a reminder of India’s secular spirit,…
Hindutva Mob Attacks Hospital Treating Injured Patients of Madrasa in Medak, India
June 18, 2024
Hindutva Mob Attacks Hospital Treating Injured Patients of Madrasa in Medak, India
In a disturbing incident, a hospital in Medak, India, treating patients from the Madrasa Minhaj ul Uloom was allegedly targeted by 150-200 BJP and BJYM workers on June 15, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The mob not only vandalized the hospital…
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Set to Make Electoral Debut in Wayanad Bypoll
June 18, 2024
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Set to Make Electoral Debut in Wayanad Bypoll
In a major political development, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha bypoll from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala. This comes after her brother, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, decided to retain the Rae Bareli seat…
Housing Scheme Stumbles on Religious Bias: Protests Erupt in India’s Vadodara
June 15, 2024
Housing Scheme Stumbles on Religious Bias: Protests Erupt in India’s Vadodara
A government housing scheme in Vadodara, Gujarat, designed to provide affordable housing for all, has become embroiled in controversy. According to an article published by Muslim Mirror, Salma Sheikh, a Muslim woman, finds herself at the center of the storm…
Gig Workers Sizzle in India’s Heatwave
June 15, 2024
Gig Workers Sizzle in India’s Heatwave
According to a news story on Al Jazeera, India’s scorching heatwave is a nightmare for delivery workers. Sweltering temperatures push 50°C (122°F), forcing gig workers to battle exhaustion and dehydration under the brutal sun. The article mentions that long hours…