US secretary of state Antony Blinken meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging capitalisation on Hamas leader Yahaya Sinwar’s death for a Gaza ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid. Blinken emphasises the need for lasting security and clarifies Israel’s intentions amid ongoing conflict and dire humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza. Read More
The Uttar Pradesh government argued before the Supreme Court to retain madrassas and reform their education system, challenging Allahabad High Court’s verdict against the UP Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of mainstreaming madrassa education and incorporating subjects like math and science. Read More
Canadian MPs held an emergency debate on foreign interference, alleging the Indian government’s involvement in crimes against Canadian Sikhs. Calls were made for the RSS to be designated a terrorist organization, sanctions against India, and stricter measures on entry for BJP officials linked to violence. Read More
BJP MP Pradeep Kumar Singh’s statement in Araria, suggesting non-Hindus can’t live there, sparked controversy. Singh urged unity under Hindu identity, contradicting ally JD(U) and facing criticism from RJD. BJP defended it as a stance against illegal immigrants. Read More
An E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has affected at least 49 people in ten states, resulting in one death and ten hospitalizations. The CDC suspects slivered onions and beef patties as the contamination sources. McDonald’s has responded by removing the implicated items from menus in affected states, and the investigation... Read More
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma had a heartwarming encounter with a fangirl before the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, promising to convey her message to Virat Kohli. Despite Rishabh Pant’s knee injury, Team India aims to level the series sans New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, sidelined with a groin injury. Read More
