What caused the deadly stampede in Hathras, India? At least 120 people, mostly women, have died at a religious gathering for Hindu guru Bhole Baba. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024
Rajya Sabha: Oppn stages walkout during PM's reply; Dhankhar says 'they outraged Constitution' Dhankhar said that they have "outraged the spirit of the Constitution, and disregarded the oath they took". Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 3, 2024
Pro-Modi vs ‘anti-India’ diaspora: For a Labour govt, balancing act will be key in UK-India ties In September 2019, weeks after the Modi government in India stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status through unilateral constitutional changes, the British Labour Party adopted a resolution at its annual conference condemning “the recent actions of the Government of India to revoke Article 370 and 35A of the… Newslaundry · Jul 3, 2024
Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Thursday for the second time in as many months as they travel to Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024
Xi’s central Asia trip aims to cement ties as China vies for influence with Russia SCO summit brings together leaders of global south but also likely to test Beijing and Moscow’s ‘strategic partnership’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
At least 50 dead, over 100 injured after stampede at Hathras religious event More than 50 people died and over a 100 are estimated to be injured in a stampede at a satsang, or religious event, in Hathras of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Indian Express. The number of those dead, a majority of whom are women, is likely to increase. Newslaundry · Jul 2, 2024
Death toll from India stampede rises to 116 More than a dozen people injured in crush in a village in Uttar Pradesh state’s Hathras district. Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2024
Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024
Shiv Sena, NCP newly-elected MPs call on Prime Minister Modi in Delhi The new MPs wished the Prime Minister good luck and success for his future endeavours. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 1, 2024
'Proud to be able to bring the cup home': Rohit Sharma thanks PM Modi for praising Team India after T20 World Cup triumph NEW DELHI: India's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, who has retired from the shortest format of the game, responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise after Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit expressed gratitude on social media, appreciating the encouragement and acknowledging the joy the triumph… The Times of India · Jul 1, 2024
'Cricket lovers admire your stylish stroke play': PM Narendra Modi lauds Ravindra Jadeja NEW DELHI: Following India's thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals. In the wake of their decision, left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also declared his intention to retire from the shortest format… The Times of India · Jun 30, 2024
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi recalls role of Sanskrit in ancient Indian knowledge Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlighted grassroots initiative Cubbon Park in Bangalore known as 'Sanskrit Weekend'. Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2024
PM Narendra Modi speaks to Indian team, lauds cricketers after T20 World Cup win NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on their victory in the T20 World Cup, speaking with team members over the phone on Sunday. The Times of India · Jun 30, 2024
PM Modi Meets First-time Ministers Of State In Union Cabinet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the leaders who became Ministers of State for the very first time in the Council of Ministers and gained insights on their ministerial journey. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 29, 2024
Newslaundry · Jun 28, 2024 ‘Papa was sole breadwinner, used to work overtime’: Son of driver who died in airport collapse The roof collapse at the Delhi airport’s Terminal 1 has left at least one dead and around eight injured. The Narendra Modi government has announced Rs 20 lakh in compensation for the family of the deceased and Rs 3 lakh each for those injured.
Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024 One dead after roof collapses at Delhi airport in heavy rains Airport authority temporarily suspends all departures from affected Terminal 1 to clear debris.
Newslaundry · Jun 28, 2024 After MP airport mishap, Delhi terminal roof collapses; at least 1 dead, several injured At least one person died and around six were injured after a portion of the roof of the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 fell on cars, including cabs, amid heavy rains in the early hours of Friday, according to officials and media reports.
Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2024 ‘It’s true Ram bhakt’s win’: Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad on his victory, Ram temple, polls The Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri mosque dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya dominated Indian politics for three decades, culminating in the grand inauguration of the Ram temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. It also became the main poll plank of the BJP.
Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2024 From health emergency to parliament, little changes for the media under new govt The death of a poor person is rarely front-page news, especially in this post-election season when the daily drama of the 18th Lok Sabha is understandably drawing attention. But even as we watch this session of the Lok Sabha and note the changes and the repetitions from the past, it…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024 India’s supreme court to rule on new penal code permitting marital rape Rights groups protesting at Modi government’s view that criminalising sexual assault violates ‘sanctity’ of marriage
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024 Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter prize amid prosecution threat over Kashmir comments The announcement comes two weeks after Indian officials granted permission to prosecute the writer over comments she made 14 years ago
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024 ‘Jai Palestine’: Why an Indian MP invoked Gaza war while taking oath BJP leaders accused Asaduddin Owaisi of violating the Indian Constitution by chanting for Palestine.
Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2024 Central body collected Rs 1,664 cr for a teaching diploma. 6 years on, course invalid, thousands jobless Ashutosh Kumar Jha, a resident of Saharsa in Bihar, had been a private school teacher for 10 years when the government introduced a two-year diploma in elementary education programme in 2017 and mandated training for all untrained teachers.
Dynamite News · Jun 26, 2024 Will protect our Constitution, hold NDA govt accountable for their actions: LS Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday said that together Congress will raise the voice of every Indian in Parliament, protect our Constitution, and hold the NDA government accountable for their actions. Read further on Dynamite News:
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024 BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.