Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s waning political grip: A descent into divisive tactics?
As political tides shift and global alliances fluctuate, leaders often face pressures to retain their power and relevance. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be no exception to this phenomenon.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will address the general political discussions of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tragic Errors
On September 13, 2023, Colonel Manpreet Singh, Battalion Commander of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, his company commander Major Aashish Dhonchak and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Humayun Bhat, were killed in a counter-terrorist operation in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Implementing BBIN MVA requires a mixture of top-down and bottom-up approach
Lack of trust and capacity are two major hurdles hindering implementation of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA). To expedite its implementation, there is need to ensure losers emerge winners post-implementation of the BBIN MVA.
Indian freedom movement: Remembering Sewa Singh Theekriwala
Earlier this month was the birth anniversary of Sewa Singh Theekri Wala – the hero of the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal movement (Self-Rule Movement in the Princely States) in Punjab against the despotic rules of the Punjab State rulers.
Independent voices of journalists trampled across Pakistan
Independent voices of journalists, reporters and media personnel continued to be trampled across Pakistan, with the state, its proxies and extremist elements resorting to violence and intimidation.
On August 13, 2023, two terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after they attacked a convoy of vehicles belonging to Chinese engineers and SFs near Faqir Colony Bridge in Gwadar city (Gwadar District), Balochistan.
The enduring legacy of Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, a region steeped in history, has been witness to the profound impact of Sikhism dating back to the era of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Where are pilgrims? Exploring the deterrents to visiting Kartarpur Sahib
Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara stands as a testament to the profound spiritual legacy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
USA's recent moves on Bangladesh will only strengthen Islamists & anti-liberation forces
The USA had announced that it will deny visas to any Bangladeshi involved in electoral “malpractices”. The moves by the USA have irked PM Sheikh Hasina whose party Awami League shares a difficult relationship with America since the 1971 war.
Bangladesh’s next general election, which is widely perceived as being important due to the role it is expected to play in determining the country’s political future, is barely six months away. Incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League (AL) party have battled an aggressive campaign led by the primary opposition party the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as well as economic difficulties that the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought upon the country.
A Sikh daughter’s heartfelt plea from 1991
The Khalistan movement, which raged in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s, is frequently associated with its political aspirations and the violence that came to characterize it. While history often focuses on these, there remains an untold story – the silent suffering of women caught in the crossfire.
Khalistan’s new age propaganda on social media platforms
In an era dominated by social media narratives, it seems separatist sentiments and ideologies are trying hard to find a new life.
UK strengthens resolve against Khalistan extremism: New funding signals firm action
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rise of the extremist Khalistan movement and addressing past violent transgressions, UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a substantial funding initiative of £95,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster the nation’s capacity to combat “pro-Khalistan extremism.”
Ensuring the rights of convicts and prisoners in Uzbekistan
Improving legislation and establishing public control are key to protecting the human rights of convicts and prisons, writes Feruza Eshmatova, the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)