Bangladesh’s main opposition party, BNP, requested India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina to face charges of murder and other cases following her departure amid a student-led uprising. The BNP claimed that the charges are serious and fall under the extraditable category, urging India to uphold legal commitments under the bilateral treaty.
Read MoreThe Modi government swiftly cancelled its lateral recruitment ad following opposition allegations it would undermine caste quotas. The BJP initially defended the policy but reconsidered, especially with state elections looming. The move appears to address concerns raised by opposition campaigns and recent Supreme Court discussions on caste and quotas.
Read MoreOn August 21, 2024, a Bharat Bandh is being observed by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti due to a Supreme Court decision on SC/ST reservations.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and police for their handling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar College. It questioned various aspects, including the FIR, actions against the college principal, vandalism near the crime scene, the initial suicide angle, and delays in allowing...
Read MoreDonald Trump intensified his efforts to undermine Kamala Harris by questioning her background and eligibility. He criticized her father’s Marxist ties and accused Harris of socialist ideologies. These actions echo his past tactics against minority politicians, causing a rift among moderate Republicans and leading some to endorse Harris.
Read MoreAn umbrella body of Durga Puja organisers in West Bengal has urged for the harshest punishment for those guilty in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. They pleaded not to link Durga Puja with the incident, emphasising the festival’s significant economic impact and the livelihoods it supports.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court ordered immediate deletion of posts revealing the identity of a doctor sexually assaulted and murdered in Kolkata. The decision followed a PIL, citing violations of SC’s 2018 ruling and Section 72 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The court emphasised privacy and dignity, directing social and electronic media compliance.
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