World View: India and China Battle for Strategic Influence in the Indian Ocean
India and China battle for strategic influence in the Indian Ocean; Questions continue to swirl in Russia over assassination of Putin’s opponent
Tag: India
New Calendar Features India’s Acid Attack Survivors
Evil presents itself in many forms. For a group of 11 brave, young Indian women, it arrived in the form of acid attacks. And this past International Women’s Day, on March 8, these bold women were featured in a calendar devoted to spreading awareness about one of the most heinous crimes against females: the “Stop Acid Attacks” campaign by the Chhanv Foundation–a group focused on shining a spotlight on acid attack survivors and stopping the trend.
Suspects in Indian Nun Gang-Rape Caught on Tape
Police in India released images of four men who allegedly gang-raped a 71-year-old nun inside her convent at the Convent of Jesus and Mary. Authorities arrested ten people possibly connected to the rape.
Mob of Thousands Breaks Into Jail in India to Murder Rape Suspect
Over 4,000 people broke into a high-security prison in India and dragged an alleged rapist into the street. They proceeded to beat to death the 35-year-old suspect.
World View: Turkey and Armenia Schedule Conflicting WWI Centennial Commemorations
Turkey and Armenia schedule conflicting WW I centennial commemorations; China continues its double-digit military spending increases
Indian Guru Under Investigation for Persuading 400 Men to Chop Off Their Testicles
Police in India are investigating a religious guru who is accused of convincing 400 of his male followers to get surgically castrated.
Indian State Bans Beef, Introduces Jail Time for Possession
India’s western state of Maharashtra has introduced a ban on beef so strict that even possession could land you in jail for five years, media reports and the chief minister said Tuesday.
‘Crunch Time for U.S., Israel’: Royce Reacts to Bibi Speech
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) on Tuesday reacted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic address to Congress by warning that time is of the essence, writing that it is now “crunch time” for the U.S. and Israel in the face of a growing terrorist threat.
Saudis Honor Cleric Who Believes 9/11 Was Inside Job, America a Terror Nation
A cleric who has publicly stated that he is a 9/11 truther and previously described the attacks as an “inside job” received the prestigious “service to Islam” award from the government of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
India: Rash of Attacks on Christians Fuels Climate of Fear
A spate of new episodes of violence against Christians in India is stoking fears that the Hindu nationalist Modi government is ushering in an area of heightened persecution.
Hindu Nationalist Leader Blasts Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The head of the Indian Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, took a swipe at the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Monday, claiming her motives for serving the poor were selfish and undermined her cause.
World View: Egypt’s al-Sisi Calls for a Joint Arab Military Force
Deadly MERS virus surging early in Saudi Arabia; India has worst H1N1 swine flu outbreak in years; Egypt’s al-Sisi calls for a joint Arab military force; Armenia’s president sends condolence letter to Egypt’s al-Sisi
Indian Officials: Tree Planted By Obama Is Not Dead, It’s Just Resting
Anxiety levels were rumored to be sky high in New Delhi this week as Indian officials tried assuring the public that the peepal tree President Barack Obama planted there three weeks ago is not dead. They insist that it is simply resting.
Nervous About Recruiting Efforts, India Bans the Islamic State and Affiliates
Like man other governments, India is worried about citizens hopping over to the Syrian or Iraqi conflict zones, picking up extensive ISIS contacts. These concerns have grown severe enough to for the government to ban ISIS under the rubric of its Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, as reported by NDTV on Friday.
BBC: Delhi Chief Arvind Kejriwal Swears to End ‘VIP Culture’
Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal has vowed to end Delhi’s “VIP culture” as he was sworn in as the Indian capital’s chief minister.
Indian President Narendra Modi ‘Appalled’ by Temple Built to Worship Him
(Reuters) – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was appalled that some of his fans had built a temple to deify him, adding that such an act contradicted tradition.
India Bans Muslims From Having Multiple Wives
The Supreme Court of India ruled on Monday that the country’s Muslims have a right to practice their religion, but those rights do not extend to having multiple wives, or practicing a polygamous lifestyle.
India Mayor: US and Pakistan ‘Created Factories Producing Terrorists’
President Obama’s visit to India was generally considered successful—perhaps a bit too successful in the eyes of Mayor Bharat Shah, who presides over Vadodara, a city that proved instrumental in electing current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India Denies Visas to Vatican Officials
Two high-ranking Vatican officials who were slated to address the national assembly of India’s Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCBI) in Bangalore this week have been denied visas by the Indian government.
Maher Criticizes Obama For Lecturing India On Women’s Rights, Not Saudi Arabia
HBO’s “Real Time” host Bill Maher criticized President Obama for lecturing India on their women’s rights record while ignoring human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia on Friday. “President Obama had a busy week overseas. He was in India and gave
Mumbai Editor Arrested for Publishing Charlie Hebdo Cartoon
Authorities in Mumbai, India, arrested Shirin Dalvi, editor of the Uru Daily Avadhnama newspaper, for printing a cartoon from Charlie Hebdo. It appeared on the front page of the January 17 edition. Residents in Mumbra in Thane complained to the police about the cartoon.
ISIS Expands into Khorasan Territory: Af-Pak, India Region
The Islamic State jihadist group announced that it has established a province in Khorasan, a historic name for a region that covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of India, and other surrounding countries.
Barack & Kumar Go To India: Obama Brings Actor Kal Penn On Trip
Actor Kal Penn, a former White House employee, is back with the president. He traveled on Air Force One to India, to craft a video about President Obama’s trip.
Obama Defends ‘Incredibly Useful’ Drones
President Obama isn’t losing his cool over news that a drone crashed at the White House complex. But he wants more regulation of drones in general.
President Obama Warns India: Obesity A ’Worldwide Epidemic’
During an interview overseas, President Obama warned against the dangers of obesity, in the U.S. and India.
