The arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh have sparked strong reactions from Indian leaders, urging immediate intervention by the Narendra Modi government and international bodies. On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her support for the Centre’s stance…
Month: November 2024
Jaishankar Briefs PM on Rising Violence in Bangladesh During Parliament Meeting
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Thursday to brief him on the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, sources revealed. Jaishankar, who had just returned from Italy, also updated the Prime Minister on the outcome of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting he…
68 Prominent Figures, Including Retired Judge, Urge PM Modi on Rising Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
In a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a group of 68 distinguished individuals—including a retired High Court judge, former IAS, IPS, IRS, IIS, and IFS officers, as well as a sitting Member of Parliament—have called for urgent government intervention regarding the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. This…
ISKCON Calls on Bangladeshi Government to Champion Peaceful Coexistence for Hindus
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has called on the Bangladesh government to promote “peaceful coexistence” for Hindus in the country. This comes after the arrest of prominent community leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, which has raised concerns among the Hindu community. On Monday, Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested…
Commerce Minister Holds Key Talks with French Trade Minister Sophie Primas
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal recently met H.E. Ms. Sophie Primas, Minister Delegate of France for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, to discuss critical trade and investment matters. This was the first meeting between the two Ministers since the historic third mandate of Prime Minister Modi’s government…
Indian Railways Steps Up Efforts to Deliver High-Quality, Hygienic Food for Passengers
Indian Railways (IR) is committed to providing high-quality and hygienic food to passengers. To achieve this, several measures have been introduced: Meals are supplied from designated base kitchens that meet hygiene and safety standards. Modern base kitchens have been set up at key locations to improve food preparation. CCTV cameras…
India Takes Swift Action to Ensure Steady DAP Supply with Support from States, Railways, and Fertilizer Companies
The Department of Fertilizers, Government of India, has taken swift action to maintain a steady supply of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) to states across the country, despite facing global supply chain disruptions. Due to geopolitical challenges like reduced exports from major suppliers and the ongoing Red Sea Crisis, DAP supplies to…
How the Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Brings Positive News for India
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire marks a crucial first step towards reducing tensions that have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. Although the ceasefire doesn’t extend to Gaza, where Israel’s military continues to battle Hamas, it signals a potential turning point in the conflict, raising hope for long-term…
BJP Set to Name Maharashtra CM with Two Deputies: Sources Reveal
The next Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), backed by two deputies—likely from Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, sources confirmed on Wednesday evening. This arrangement mirrors the pre-election deal between the parties, with the BJP now taking the lead after…
Chinmoy Das Arrested: Bangladesh Court Petition Seeks ISKCON Ban Amid Hindu Attacks
On Wednesday, a petition was filed with the Bangladesh High Court, calling for a ban on ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) amidst growing attacks on the Hindu community. The petition also urges the government to declare a state of emergency in Chittagong and Rangpur, where protests have led to…