Chapters on democracy, secularism, and citizenship edited out of Indian schoolbooks
Teaching Chapters on Democracy A recent controversy over the fact that government-run schools in India are no longer teaching chapters on democracy rights, secularism, federalism, and citizenship, among other topics. These teaching chapters on democracy concepts that supposedly lie at the core of the Indian Constitution. Now seem to come into conflict with the Hindu-majoritarian […]
Grenade attack at a rally for Kashmir in Pakistan leaves at least 40 injured
Suffered injuries At least 40 people suffered from injuries in a grenade attack on a rally for Kashmir. On the day Pakistan marks as the first anniversary of India’s revocation of Kashmir’s semi-autonomy on Wednesday. Delhi said the change was necessary to develop the revolt-torn region and integrate it with the rest of India. However […]
3rd UN discussion on Kashmir after India holds Kashmir under curfew
UNSC discussed disputed territory of Kashmir under curfew at Pakistan’s request. This is the 3rd time, the Kashmir issue has reached the UN.
Custodial Death Cases Continue to be a Source of Shame for Indian Authorities
Probe into Custodial Deaths India is a country of 1.3 billion people with massive social problems, but it is also a democracy, with strong laws, a vibrant media and active public interest litigation lawyers. So, when abuses happen, someone, usually speaks up, even if culprits often avoid jail. Between 2010 and 2018, National Crime Records […]
Illegally Indian Occupied J&K Governor Resigns a Year after the Siege of Kashmir.
Indian president had appointed Girish Chandra Murmu as the first lieutenant governor of Illegally Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. When India abrogated article 370 of the constitution and made Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir union territories, last year. He took charge of the union territory under the Jammu and Kashmir reorganization act, 2019. Additionally, Girish […]
India Ponders over Stopping Rerouted Chinese Goods from Entering the country
Chinese goods Two of the officials from the government have claimed to take measures over curbing the entrance of re-routed Chinese goods to India. The preventive measures are underway to ensure that the trading partners won’t bring the neighbours good to India. Moreover, both the countries have not been at good terms lately, the sour […]
US And India Plan on Opening Top Universities in Both Countries
Possible Transfer of Education between India and America The United States and India seem to be on the verge of a possible transfer of education scheme. Whereupon the setting up of top foreign universities in India is being finalized. Additionally, the two countries are also looking forward to greater cooperation between American and Indian universities […]
China Doesn’t Consider Pangong Lake Clash as a Talking Point Anymore
India China clash China is now refusing to discuss the standoff in Pangong lake as a bone of contention between India and China. The country has simply dismissed it as a talking point. Moreover, it is mentioning its new positions within its territory. The Chinese ambassador has claimed that the disengagement is complete. China was […]
India Receives Five Rafale Fighter Jets
A new shipment of Jets India has received five new Rafale fighter jets. As part of India’s deal with France from 2016. Yesterday, around 2 PM these five aircraft touched down at the Indian airbase at Ambala. Jets flew from Istres, France had a stopover Al Dhafra, UAE, and finally reached Ambala, India. Additionally, the […]
Young Green Activists Blocked in India
What is happening? The website for Fridays for Future (FFF) India, a student-led climate action movement inspired by 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, has been blocked. The Delhi police also charged the group under an anti-terrorism law. After complaints by an environment minister that he got too many e-mails from the FFF regarding draft environment […]