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Trudeau’s immigration shift sparks outrage: Canadian leaders speak out

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:39 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest foray into digital communication has stirred a storm of reactions, following the release of a video explaining his government’s new immigration policy.

Vengeance-driven Khalistan movement: Power, violence, and terror funding

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:39 pm

In a recent video, commentator Rohan Kumar Pall delves into the operations of Khalistan extremists, shedding light on the underlying motives of figures like Jagmeet Singh and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Khalistan politics: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s final effort to conceal his sinking popularity

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:56 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing political reckoning like never before.

A short talk on Mahatma Gandhi at his 155th birth anniversary in Russia

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:56 pm

This short talk was delivered at the celebration of the 155th Anniversary of MK Gandhi in Moscow on the 2nd of October 2024 by Dr. Sergei Dmitriyevich Serebriany of E.M. Meletinsky Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, Russian State University for the Humanities

UK-based MATV condemns Pakistan-sponsored pro-Khalistan extremism

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:56 pm

In a fervent broadcast during the “Gurdwara MiriPiri” program on September 20, UK-based MATV delivered a robust condemnation of Pakistan-sponsored pro-Khalistan elements, specifically targeting the actions and influence of SFJ Chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Global South Cooperation: Development Compact should be central to the Pact of the Future

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm

Aspirations of the Global South are challenged by growing uncertainties in the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening remarks at the third Voice of the Global South Summit has minced no words to stand strongly in solidarity with the Global South to amplify their ‘Voice’ as inequalities grow and ravaging wars spread. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still being felt across the Global South with worsening realities of climate change challenges. 

Extremism over diplomacy: Undermining Canadian trade, growth and progress

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:18 pm

Recent events in Surrey, British Columbia, have brought to the forefront reality of Khalistan extremism, a movement that has far-reaching implications for India-Canada relations, international trade, and the stability of the global economy.

Under siege: The Sikh community’s struggle amid riots in the UK

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm

Recent events in the UK have once again highlighted the vulnerability of minority communities, particularly Sikhs, amidst a wave of far-right violence.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: The life and time of a Red Romantic

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm

“Patria o muerte” (Homeland or Nothing)! This is how Ernesto Che Guevara had ended his historic address (in Spanish) before the 19th United Nations (UN) General Assembly in December, 1964. The non-negotiable willingness to defend its sovereignty, the Argentine guerrilla leader had shaken the world with a romantic resolve, as the then Industry Minister of Cuba.

Khalistan Referendum in Calgary, Canada honours a terrorist

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:28 pm

The U.S.-based organization Sikhs for Justice has sparked significant controversy by dedicating today’s Khalistan “referendum” at Calgary City Hall to Talwinder Singh Parmar, the co-conspirator of Canada’s deadliest terror attack.

Strategic Recalibration for Peace in Jammu and Kashmir

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:33 pm

The recent surge in Pakistan-backed terrorist assaults in Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Doda, Kathua, and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has highlighted the enduring complexities and challenges within the region. 

Uzbekistan and China forges comprehensive strategic partnership

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:27 am

On January 23-25 of this year, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is paying a state visit to the People's Republic of China, which will undoubtedly be of high significance and will give a new impetus to the expansion and deepening of Uzbek-Chinese cooperation.

Constitution of Uzbekistan and Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:41 am

As you know, on the initiative of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan, the “Month of Sustainable Development Goals” is being held in our country. Within its framework, over 20 events are held - international conferences, round tables, public hearings dedicated to each of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in Uzbekistan.

Is Pakistan committing a genocidal act on Afghan refugees?

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:41 am

From a safe haven, Pakistan has become a repugnant and cruel state for millions of Afghans overnight.

Time for India and Bangladesh to enter into a comprehensive partnership

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:41 am

The 11th Bangladesh-India Friendship Dialogue at Sylhet (Bangladesh) concluded that the two countries should move towards a comprehensive partnership to consolidate gains from their half-a-century-old friendly relations.

Pakistan witnessing a spike in death of journalists

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:41 am

Forty-two journalists were killed in Pakistan in the last four years -- 11 of them, in the last two years.

Uzbekistan and Central Asian Countries strengthen regional consolidation

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:41 am

Recently, on 14 September 2023, the fifth summit of the Consultative meeting of the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Climate change and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina’s vision

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:42 am

Bangladesh, a nation known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, is facing the immense challenge of climate change.

Powershift in the Maldives

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:42 am

In the brief history of the Maldives’ democracy, no president was re-elected for a second term. The opposition candidate, Mohamed Muizzu, won the presidential runoff election held on September 30 and will soon form a new government.

Targeting Shias

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:42 am

On September 7, 2023, at least 11 people were injured in an attack at Shaheed Chowk in the Khipro town of Sanghar District in Sindh, in a Shia mourning procession which was being carried out in observance of Imam Hussain’s Chehlum (the 40th, concluding, day of ritual mourning).

India’s Act East Policy Continues to Blossom

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific.

The timing of the dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament hours after Imran Khan’s 3-year jail term leaves little to the imagination

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi, on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on 9 August approved dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament, thereby paving the way for the holding of fresh general elections in November. 

Assam: ULFA-I - Protecting Extortion Operations

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

On July 30, 2023, a cadre of the Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Jogen Gogoi, was injured in Police firing in a reserve forest in Abhayapuri in Sonari in Charaideo District of Assam. 

Bloom Report: Distorted lens or necessary reflection on extremism?

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in October 2019, had appointed Colin Bloom as an Independent Faith Engagement Adviser to provide recommendations on how government should engage with faith groups in England.

The flourishing narcotics industry

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

According to World Drug Report, 2023, published in June by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Assam: Towards peace

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management

ARSA: Expanding Menace

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management

Chhattisgarh: Targeting Politics

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management

The President of Uzbekistan spoke about the reasons for early Presidential elections in the country

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:53 am

On April 30 this year an important, truly historic event took place in the life of Uzbekistan. For the first time ever in its modern history, Uzbek people adopted a new Constitution based on a nationwide referendum.

Khalistan Movement: Mission Amritpal

Sep 15, 2024, at 12:30 pm

Khalistan movement, spearheaded by some hardcore secessionist elements in India and abroad, is virtually buried in history now in India though it lingers on in pockets of liberal West.