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Dehradun's Bhadraj Temple goes viral: Video shows staff throwing footwear off hillside. Watch
In Dehradun, the Bhadraj Temple has gained attention for a viral video showing temple staff throwing footwear off a hillside. This action aims to enforce rules against visitors bringing footwear inside the temple premises, sparking both support for upholding traditions and criticism over environmental concerns and visitor practicality. The incident shows the temple's efforts to maintain sanctity while urging respect for local customs and nature.
The controversial Wikileaks of Julian Assange and its diplomatic consequences
Julian Assange had leaked critical information obtained from US diplomatic cables and this had damaged US’s credibility and its long-standing ties with many of its partners.
Raveena Tandon pleads 'don't hit me' as crowd confronts her over rash driving allegations
Raveena Tandon recently faced allegations of assault following an incident in Mumbai's Bandra suburb, triggered by accusations of rash driving involving her driver. A video circulating online captured the chaotic confrontation, with Raveena pleading against physical harm. Police refuted claims of assault, stating no formal complaint was filed. The incident remains under investigation amidst conflicting reports.
China's Nepal envoy Chen Song faces local ire after public spat with intellectuals
China's ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, is the new "wolf warrior diplomat" in South Asia, having kicked up a controversy targeting a local journalist who criticised China's loan policy for Nepal. Wolf warrior diplomacy refers to hyper public diplomacy by Chinese diplomats targeting host governments, visible since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Singur Tata Motors' Nano plant controversy remains key focus in Hooghly election chatter
Sixteen years post an anti-land acquisition movement that forced the Tata Nano car plant out of Singur, the issue of industrialization remains central in the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Two film celebrities, running for TMC and BJP, vow to rejuvenate industry in the region. Hooghly district, encompassing the Singur area, gained national attention in 2006-2007 during the anti-land acquisition movement against the former Left Front government.
A mission of mercy, then a fatal mistake: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target
After a gruelling crawl along a beaten up road, it seemed like mission accomplished. The convoy dropped off its precious cargo at a warehouse, and the team prepared to head home. There wasn't much more than a sliver of moon that night. The roads were dark, except for occasional patches where light spilled from buildings with their own generators.
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Pakistan's election commission releases party positions of controversial polls after 3 days
While both jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have claimed victory, a coalition government appears inevitable as no single party has got the majority in the National Assembly.
Karpoori Thakur: The leader who strode corridors of power like colossus but chose humble rickshaw to meet journalists
'Jan Nayak' Karpoori Thakur (people's leader) joins the pantheon of great political leaders like Lal Bahadur Shastri, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi, and Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, who were honoured with the Bharat Ratna award posthumously.
To cancel or not? French film fraternity gets divided over controversial star Gerard Depardieu
A petition to support the actor has been challenged by a wave of open letters denouncing years of reprehensible behaviour, while the case has caused an apparent rift between French President Emmanuel Macron and his culture minister.
Ofcom’s most complained about TV show in 2023 revealed
Laurence Fox's misogynistic outburst on Dan Wootton Tonight led to his dismissal from GB News, making it the most complained-about TV show of 2023, surpassing even Bridgerton star Adjoah Andoh's controversial remarks during King Charles III's Coronation.
"Curator makes pitch and everybody else stays out of it," says former Oz skipper Ian Chappell on pitch row
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has dismissed the controversy surrounding the last-minute pitch change for the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand. The team management demanded a change of the pitch for the last-four clash, which drew criticism from the English media and former cricketing greats. The ICC has clarified that its independent pitch consultant, Andy Atkinson, was made aware of the change.
LinkedIn says spy firm targeted Hungarian activists, journalists before 2022 election
A researcher for Microsoft-owned LinkedIn said Black Cube, based in Israel, created a network of fake personas that used bogus job postings to connect with their targets on the platform.
World Cup 'timed out' dismissal row divides cricket
Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan, nursing a broken finger, sparked controversy by enforcing the first-ever "timed out" dismissal in international cricket, infuriating Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews. Despite differing opinions on sportsmanship, the laws were upheld, causing a divide among fans.
Intra-party clash over Sikh-related controversies rocks Canadian liberals
A rift has emerged within Canada's Liberal Party over allegations that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau favors the pro-Khalistan faction. Hindu MP Chandra Arya accused Trudeau of aggravating tensions between the Sikh and Hindu populations in Canada. Sikh MPs have expressed concerns about perceived "excesses" against Sikhs in India. Arya called for denouncing hate crimes and foreign interference.
'It better be good because if it's not...": Canadian journalist on PM Trudeau's clam of Indian hand in Khalistani leader's killing
Canadian journalist Terry Milewski has expressed hopes that more evidence will emerge in the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada regarding the killing of a pro-Khalistan leader. Milewski stated that the allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau need to be substantiated, or it could become a bigger embarrassment for Trudeau. He also mentioned the persistent rumors within the Khalistan community in Canada that the killing was a state-sponsored assassination by the Indian government.
Catherine Tyldesley embroiled in 'bizarre' cake controversy: What happened and who's involved?
The former Coronation Street actor has called the baker-PR incident 'bizarre'. Here’s what happened.
Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine
As fierce fighting continued in Ukraine's bid to retake territory from Russia, Russian shelling killed at least two civilians and wounded four others on Saturday, Ukrainian officials reported. A 52-year-old woman died in Kupiansk, a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, while another person was killed in a cross-border Russian attack on a village in the neighbouring Sumy province.
5 medicos injured in clash after SM Group tiff over controversial film
The row started after first-year student Deepak from Jammu shared the link of the film and wrote, "a must watch for woke people". To this, another first year student, Aqib responded, "Please don't spread this kind of negativity in the group". Another student Arif wrote , "We are MBBS students, be students...this filmy propaganda will lead to vanishing of communal harmony...so, please don't propagate hatred and negativity." Deepak replied: "Just a documented story...based on real events."
Pro-Khalistani supporters attack, abuse DC-based Indian journalist outside Embassy in Washington
The protesters included turbaned men of all ages who raised pro-Khalistan slogans. They came in from different parts of the DC-Maryland- Virginia (DMV) area. The organisers used mics to make anti-India speeches both in English and Punjabi languages and targeted the Punjab Police for alleged human rights violations. Multiple events of protests by supporters of Khalistan have been staged outside the Indian embassy and the San Francisco Consulate. Earlier this week the Indian Consulate in San Francisco was also attacked on March 20.
Florida TV journalist shot dead while reporting at the murder scene, suspect arrested
The journalist was reporting at the murder scene of a 20-year-old woman in Pine Hills at the time of the attack. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
Twitter says users will be able to appeal account suspension
Under the new criteria, which follow billionaire Elon Musk's purchase of the company in October, Twitter accounts will only be suspended for severe or ongoing and repeat violations of the platform's policies.
Controversies dogged WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but supporters stayed firm
Combative, opinionated and often defiant in the two worlds of his favourite sport and politics, Wrestling Federation of India president and six-term Lok Sabha MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh belongs to the diminishing tribe of BJP parliamentarians whose personal sway over followers has withstood the pull of the party and the might of its vast organisation.
Suspicions mount against Pakistan Army for scribe assassination
Sharif was the target of the establishment for more than one reason--he was working on a documentary on corruption in Pakistan titled ‘Behind Closed Doors’, reportedly an expose of politicians and Generals in widespread corruption in the country. He was also reportedly investigating the ISI-Dawood Ibrahim link in Kenya as part of the documentary, sources alleged.
Who was Raja Raja Chola? What's the controversy around the great southern king?
The life and living conditions of the Cholas had always fascinated the people. The iconic king Raja Chola was the most powerful king in south India during his period of 985 CE -1014 CE. He is remembered for reinstating the Chola influence and ensuring its supremacy across the Indian Ocean. His empire stretched from as far as Sri Lanka in the south, and Kalinga (Orissa) in the northeast.
Kangana Ranaut blames 'mastermind' Aamir Khan for #BoycottLaalSinghChadha controversy
The actress feels Khan created the controversy so his film would be a box-office success.
Karnataka wants to create 7,50,000 jobs for locals
The state government has not made it clear how it plans to restrict the jobs to people of the state, but such a move could turn controversial. Law minister JC Madhuswamy told journalists that Karnataka will focus on labour-heavy sectors such as textiles, leather and food processing to quickly create jobs with generous incentives.
Bangladesh government under pressure to act on Prophet remarks row: Ruling Awami League leader
Khandakar Goulam Moula Naqshbandi, Chairman of the Religious Affairs Sub-Committee of the ruling Awami League and a member of the Advisory Committee, also said that disruptive forces try to take advantage of such a situation to disturb law and order in Muslim majority Bangladesh.
Major rights issue, curbs on media in India: US Report
Titled '2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices' and released late Tuesday, the India chapter of the report also cited "terrorists and extremists perpetrating killings, violence, and intimidation" against journalists critical of the government.
FIR, disgust & protest: Jawed Habib lands in trouble after spitting controversy, issues apology
A video of the hairstylist spitting on a woman's hair in a UP seminar goes viral.
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