Telangana’s 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake: Residents Mistake Tremors for Monkey Mischief

Telangana

On December 4, 2024, morning at 7:27 a.m., a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Telangana’s Mulugu district with its epicenter near Medaram. It is the second strongest earthquake that has hit the region in the last 55 years, after the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Bhadrachalam in 1969. Initial Reactions from Residents Residents in Mulugu … Read more

Israeli Defense Minister Warns of Expanded Strikes on Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Strikes on Lebanon

The fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah is under heavy strain as each side accuses the other of violations, leading to renewed hostilities and international concern. Ceasefire Under Strain On December 2, 2024, Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon. According to reports, at least 11 people died. The IDF said the airstrikes targeted Hezbollah operatives … Read more

Arrest of Hindu Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh Sparks Protests and International Concern

Chinmoy Krishna Das

The recent arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has triggered massive unrest and brought the international community’s attention, especially from neighboring India. The situation has gone out of hand with violent protests, legal challenges, and diplomatic tensions. Arrest and Charges Chinmoy Krishna Das of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was … Read more

Cyclone Fengal’s Aftermath: Devastation in Tamil Nadu and Controversies in Karnataka

Cyclone Fengal

Cyclone Fengal has wreaked havoc across southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, while sparking debates over school operations in Karnataka. Cyclone Fengal’s Impact on Tamil Nadu The cyclone made landfall near Puducherry, causing unprecedented rainfall and widespread destruction. Puducherry saw the heaviest 24-hour rainfall in 30 years, causing severe flooding in places like Chennai. The … Read more

Protests in Agartala Lead to Security Breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission

Agartala

In a serious diplomatic incident, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura, was breached by protesters protesting the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. The MEA of India has called the incident “deeply regrettable” and is taking steps to ensure better security for Bangladeshi diplomatic missions across the country. Background of … Read more

Mamata Banerjee Urges UN Peacekeeping Intervention in Bangladesh Amid Anti-Hindu Violence

Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for United Nations peacekeeping forces to be deployed in Bangladesh after violence against the Hindu minority escalated. She also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to directly reach out to Bangladeshi authorities to deal with the issue. Rising Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Recent reports suggest that the Hindu … Read more