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India: Nihang Sikh warriors offer protection to protesting farmers
February 23, 2024
India: Nihang Sikh warriors offer protection to protesting farmers
Thousands of protesting Indian farmers confronting security forces have come under the protection of the Nihang Sikhs, a warrior sect dating back to the 1600s distinguished by their ink-blue robes and ancient weapons such as swords and spears. The farmers,…
Residents of India’s Bengaluru plagued by water shortage, rising living costs
February 22, 2024
Residents of India’s Bengaluru plagued by water shortage, rising living costs
India’s Bengaluru is experiencing severe water scarcity ahead of peak summer, leading to water rationing and increased prices, Reuters reported. According to the article published yesterday, weak monsoon rains have depleted groundwater and reservoir levels, causing residents to pay higher…
Indian farmers decline proposed Government deal, set to continue march on New Delhi
February 21, 2024
Indian farmers decline proposed Government deal, set to continue march on New Delhi
Indian farmers camping outside New Delhi rejected a government proposal for a five-year guaranteed price contract for certain crops, demanding guaranteed prices for all their crops. In addition to guaranteed prices, the farmers also want the government to double their…
RSS textbooks instilling far-right ideology into students in form of Indian history, science
February 19, 2024
RSS textbooks instilling far-right ideology into students in form of Indian history, science
In recent years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concepts from the Vedic era (1500 BC to 500 BC) have been integrated into India’s formal education system. This integration has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between religious beliefs and…
Blast at firecracker factory in India’s Tamil Nadu leaves 10 dead
February 18, 2024
Blast at firecracker factory in India’s Tamil Nadu leaves 10 dead
At least 10 people were killed and nine others critically injured Saturday in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The blast took place in Virudhunagar district, about 569 km southwest…
India: Police open fire at mob in Manipur state, killing 2, injuring scores
February 17, 2024
India: Police open fire at mob in Manipur state, killing 2, injuring scores
At least two people were killed and many injured in Manipur state, India, after security forces opened fire at a mob in Churachandpur district, Reuters reported. Close to 200 people have died since fierce fighting broke out last May between…
Deadly air pollution in Delhi causes some citizens to quit city
February 15, 2024
Deadly air pollution in Delhi causes some citizens to quit city
Some residents of Delhi have moved to Goa to escape the air pollution in the Indian capital responsible for various health problems, a VOA article reported. These people, known as “pollution migrants,” are moving to Goa, a popular destination offering…
India: Police clash with farmers marching to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices
February 14, 2024
India: Police clash with farmers marching to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices
Indian police on Tuesday fired tear gas and detained some farmers who clashed with them and tried to break barricades blocking their way to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices, the Associate Press reported. The farmers, who began their…
Indian farmers to march to Delhi following failed negotiations with ministers
February 13, 2024
Indian farmers to march to Delhi following failed negotiations with ministers
Indian farmers plan to proceed with a protest march to New Delhi on Tuesday following unfruitful talks with ministers on issues including better crop prices assured in 2021 when thousands camped on highways leading to the capital. Farm unions hope…
Government data indicates concerning trend of land encroachment targeting Muslims in Uttarakhand
February 10, 2024
Government data indicates concerning trend of land encroachment targeting Muslims in Uttarakhand
The recent demolition of a mosque and madrasa in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand has led to controversy and unrest, resulting in six deaths and over 250 injuries. The government claims the structures were built on government land not…