Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee after protests over job quotas spiralled out of control after her 'razakar' remarks and a harsh police crackdown. The developments are of considerable concern for India, as it now is surrounded mostly by unstable neighbours in the South Asian region.
India's decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who had qualified for the Gold medal match in the 50kg category for women at the Paris Olympics, was disqualified from participation due to being overweight. Phogat will hence finish last and will not be able to return with any medal.
Mass protests, by and large, plagued the neighbouring countries' democratic setup which is a major cause of concern for regional stability. India, the biggest democratic country in the world must be worried over these anti-democratic outrages in the neighbour countries.
Sheikh Hasina first became Prime Minister in 1996, serving until 2001. She returned to power in 2009 and has been in office since then, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in Bangladesh’s history.
Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra witnessed landslides amidst monsoon this year. Here are some of the reasons of why landslides occur and what are some of the most landslide-prone regions in the country.
The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, after the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, has thrown the Middle East into a fresh wave of chaos as Israel is bracing for a retaliation from Iran. The ongoing unrest in the region has deep consequences for a number of countries, including India.
The enactment of anti-conversion laws in various states reflects a broader trend of legislative action addressing religious conversions, a subject that has long been a contentious issue in India’s socio-political landscape.
The seven-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday gave its nod to the sub-classification within Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, allowing for a more nuanced allocation of reservation benefits in jobs and education.
Sikkim Tax-Free: Sikkim, a small state in northeastern India, is unique in that it is exempt from paying income tax under its own tax laws established in 1948.
Israel's Tuesday strike on Beirut, Lebanon targeting a senior Hezbollah commander in retaliation for Saturday's Golan Heights attack shone the light on the decades-long conflict between the two nations. Israel blamed Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr for the Golan Heights attack that killed 12 children.
Wayanad landslides: The devastating series of landslides in Wayanad district has claimed the lives of at least 158 people and injured over 200, with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris.
Income Tax Return (ITR) filing is the process through which individuals and entities report their income, deductions, and tax liabilities to the government. This is done to comply with tax laws and ensure that the correct amount of tax is paid.
President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Monday. This cast doubt on official results that gave the incumbent a win.
Mumbai faces sever waterlogging every year. Despite efforts at the BMC and state government level, the situation becomes grim every year. Here are some of the reasons why the city struggles with flood-type situations every year.
Japan's population has been declining since it reached 127 million in 2009, with births reaching a record low last year. The number of births in 2023 reached a record low at 730,000, while deaths in Japan also reached a record high at 1.58 million.
Climate Finance Taxonomy: As global temperatures continue to rise and the adverse effects of climate change become more pronounced, the urgency for countries to transition to a net-zero economy has never been greater. In such a context, the role of taxonomy becomes of paramount importance.
MUDA scam: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has categorically dismissed the allegations by the opposition BJP stating that the MUDA formed a layout on the land belonging to his wife Parvathi without their knowledge.
Karnataka government's reservation bill in the private sector for Kannadigas revived a debate on locals vs outsiders in terms of employment. Politicians often bring quota bill which suits their political agendas contrary to India's federal structure which gives equal job opportunities to everyone.
Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IASA officer, came into the limelight after reports surfaced about her alleged demands for a separate office and official car, as well as the unauthorised use of a beacon in her private car.
So far, 30 states and Union Territories (UTs) along with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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