The recent notice issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to a meat processing company in Uttar Pradesh for polluting the Sot River, a tributary of the Ganga, underscores a critical environmental issue. The disposal of waste products from meat processing plants into water bodies poses severe risks to both the environment and public health. […]
The recent call by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president, Dr RV Asokan, to legalise prenatal gender detection tests has sparked a significant debate. While the intention behind this proposal is to address the skewed sex ratio in India, it is crucial to consider the potential repercussions of such a move in a patriarchal society […]
The ongoing debate over the criminalisation of marital rape in India has reached a critical juncture, with the Supreme Court questioning the broader implications of such a move. This issue, which has long been a contentious topic, touches upon fundamental rights, societal norms, and the very fabric of marital relationships. The recent hearings and the […]
The recent violent clashes in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Aranya forest, where tribal communities are fiercely opposing coal mining projects, highlight a critical conflict between environmental conservation and economic development. This situation, involving the allocation of coal mining projects by the government to the state of Rajasthan, underscores the complex dynamics at play when indigenous rights, environmental […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s stance on Khalistani separatists has strained Canada’s relations with India. His assertion that Indian operatives were behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani Canadian shot dead in British Columbia, has escalated tensions between the two nations. Despite his repeated claims, Trudeau has not provided evidence of India’s involvement. […]
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Abhidhamma Divas and celebrated the recognition of Pali as a classical language at a grand event held at Vigyan Bhawan today. The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture in association with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), marked a significant milestone in the preservation and […]
Religious festivals are meant to be times of joy, celebration, and communal harmony. They bring people together, transcending barriers of caste, creed, and religion. However, the recent trend of stone pelting during these sacred occasions has cast a dark shadow over the festivities. This criminal behaviour not only disrupts peace but also endangers lives and […]
In recent weeks, India has witnessed a disturbing surge in hoax bomb threats targeting its airlines. This wave of false alarms has disrupted air travel and posed significant challenges to the nation’s security apparatus. The gravity of these threats cannot be understated, as they have the potential to cause widespread panic, economic losses, and strain […]
NEW DELHI – The Kashmiri Pandit community has voiced strong condemnation of Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC), accusing the party of a legacy of betrayal and complicity in their persecution. In a press release issued by Youth 4 Panun Kashmir, the Pandit community expressed their outrage, stating that they have no expectations from […]
India stands at a critical juncture in its energy journey. With coal accounting for 55% of the country’s commercial energy requirements and coal-based thermal power plants producing over 70% of electricity, the nation’s reliance on this fossil fuel is deeply entrenched. However, the environmental and health costs of this dependence are becoming increasingly untenable. The […]