India

Cyber slavery fears for missing Indians in Southeast Asia

The recent revelation that 29,466 Indian nationals who travelled to Southeast Asia between January 2022 and May 2024 have not returned home raises significant concerns. Particularly alarming is the fact that many are believed to be victims of “cyber slavery,” trapped in forced labour, primarily in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. This issue shines a […]

Pusa-2090: Sustainable solution to stubble burning

The agricultural landscape of northern India, particularly in states like Punjab and Haryana, has long been dominated by the high-yielding Pusa-44 rice variety. However, its long maturation period has inadvertently contributed to the severe issue of stubble burning, which has significant environmental and health repercussions. Enter Pusa-2090, a promising alternative that offers comparable yields but […]

Delhi Police Constable killed by Wagon R occupants in Nangloi

NEW DELHI – In a tragic incident of road rage, a 30-year-old Delhi Police Constable, Sandeep, was killed after being hit and dragged by a Wagon R in Outer Delhi’s Nangloi on Sunday morning. The occupants of the vehicle, reportedly involved in illegal activities, struck Sandeep’s bike and dragged him for about 10 meters, leading […]

Dietary Hindu Muslim fault lines, bridging them by food

The Tirupati laddu controversy arose when allegations surfaced that animal fat was used in the ghee for the famous laddus, sparking outrage among devotees and politicians. Former Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of using substandard ingredients. In response, the current government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate […]

Caucasus: New battlefield of ISKP

After the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the Islamic State of Khurasan Province (ISKP), has emerged as the “most globally ambitious and active branch in both its operations and propaganda of all radical Islamic groups.” The terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia took place on March 22, 2024. More than 130 […]