In yet another massive eviction drive in Assam, over 1,080 families have been forcefully removed from their homes in the Goalpara district, just days after a similar operation displaced around 1,400 families in the Dhubri region. The majority of those affected belong to the Bengali Muslim community, raising serious concerns over targeted actions and communal…
New revelations into the deadly Air India AI-171 crash suggest that crucial fuel switches were turned off moments before the disaster, leaving the pilots disoriented and scrambling for solutions in the final moments. Investigators say the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data indicate the crew was unaware that the plane’s fuel supply to engines…
A federal judge has issued a ruling halting the Trump administration’s practice of carrying out broad immigration stops and arrests in California. The court order comes amid growing concerns over racial profiling, illegal detentions, and violations of constitutional rights under the guise of immigration enforcement. The ruling, handed down by a district judge, mandates that…
By: Nikita Jain Residents of Jai Hind Camp in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj are in turmoil after officials cut off their electricity on June 8. As the national capital reels under scorching heat and stifling humidity brought on by heavy rains, the community finds itself in distress and uncertainty. A Delhi court on May 30 ordered…
In a significant legal development, a Delhi court has found a member of a Hindutva-linked WhatsApp group guilty of inciting communal hatred and fueling tensions during the 2020 Delhi pogrom. The convicted individual actively participated in spreading provocative content and hate speech through the messaging platform, which the court ruled played a substantial role in…
A US federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. The ruling delivers a significant legal blow to Trump’s immigration agenda, which he continues to promote during his 2025 campaign trail. The judge issued a nationwide injunction, stating…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is willing to enter discussions for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza—on the condition that Hamas agrees to full disarmament. The announcement comes amid increasing international pressure to end the ongoing war, which has claimed thousands of lives and devastated the Palestinian enclave. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel…
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, as negotiations for a ceasefire remain deadlocked. The latest wave of attacks targeted densely populated areas, leaving widespread destruction and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. Local health officials report that women and children are among the…
In a historic move, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted in a case of crimes against humanity by an international court, marking an unprecedented moment in South Asian politics. The charges stem from allegations of widespread human rights violations, political persecution, and state-sponsored violence under her administration. The indictment follows months of…
In a dramatic political development, Bangladesh has formally urged India to extradite Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of undermining democratic norms and engaging in widespread human rights violations. The request comes amid escalating internal unrest, protests, and allegations of political repression in the country. Opposition leaders and international observers have increasingly criticized Hasina’s regime…
