
Statue’s Collapse Sparks Protests and Political Controversy
The statue’s collapse of Shivaji in Maharashtra sparks protests, political controversy, and allegations of corruption.

The statue’s collapse of Shivaji in Maharashtra sparks protests, political controversy, and allegations of corruption.
![The Indian Ocean The USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, transits the Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. and ally security in the Indo-Pacific [Image via U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead, July 2023].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1000w_q95.webp)
The Indian Ocean is more than just water—it’s the strategic heartbeat of global trade and power struggles between world powers.

Indian Coast Guard searches for missing crew after a helicopter crash into the Arabian Sea during a rescue mission.

Tragic incidents in India: A student was killed and an elderly man assaulted by cow vigilantes over beef suspicion.

Bhutanese students return to Bangladesh as political unrest subsides. Educational institutions reopen amid improved conditions.

Doctors’ strike in Bangladesh shuts down hospitals nationwide, stranding thousands after recent attacks on medical staff.

IMD predicts above normal rainfall in September following Cyclone Asna and records warmest August in India’s history.

Research reveals poor disclosure of foreign-financed projects in Sri Lanka, with compliance significantly lacking.

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines, ensuring rapid delivery for crisis-hit countries worldwide.

As India’s independence month ends, the struggle for true freedom remains a distant dream for many women. Ongoing collective outrage grips the nation across Kolkata,