Crisis in the Northwest: Fentanyl ‘killing the mentally ill for a dollar a pill’ in state with loose drug laws
This story is part of a series examining the drug and homeless crises plaguing Oregon. Read part one. PORTLAND, Ore. – People sleeping — or passed out — in downtown Portland hardly get a second glance. Most pedestrians keep their eyes trained straight ahead as they walk past clouds of fentanyl smoke or slumped figures Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, February 3, 2024. Politics and diplomacy The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that parts of Ukraine’s case against Russia, arguing that Moscow baselessly accused Kyiv of genocide to justify the 2022 invasion, can move forward. Two Read More
‘Overshadow Gaza crimes’: World reacts to US attacks on Iraq and Syria
The United States has conducted a wave of air strikes on Iran-aligned targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for an attack that killed American soldiers in Jordan. On Saturday, Iraq said 16 people, including civilians, were killed on its soil, and a monitoring group reported 18 people were killed in Syria. Washington has warned Read More
Israel vs UNRWA: Deflection and deception
Israeli intelligence accuses a UN refugee agency of collusion with Hamas – and the media take it at face value. Israel has for years been claiming that the United Nations refugee agency (UNRWA) is in cahoots with Hamas. The latest allegations – which coincided with the International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to prevent Read More
Not only LK Advani, this Pakistan born man also received Bharat Ratna, was called…
In 1987, the Indian government posthumously awarded him with the Bharat Ratna, making him the first non-Indian to receive this honour.
‘Honour for me, but also for ideals I served’: LK Advani on being conferred Bharat Ratna
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to millions of BJP workers, RSS volunteers and others with whom he had worked in his public life, Advani thanked President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi for the honour.
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns from post citing ‘personal reasons’
Notably, for the past months, the governor and state CM Bhagwant Mann were engaged in a war of words over different issues.
Here’s how LK Advani saved Narendra Modi’s CM chair after 2002 Gujarat riots
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official X account announced that BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani will be honoured with Bharat Ratna.
Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis orders high-level Inquiry into firing by BJP MLA on Shinde faction leader
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered a high-level inquiry into the Ulhasnagar firing incident involving a BJP MLA and a local Shiv Sena leader.
‘Now, trust is breaking’: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Vice President on Gyanvapi Mosque case
Addressing a press conference here today, Mohammed Saleem (Vice President) of the Jamaat said that it is the responsibility of the government to safeguard the religious places and institutions in the country.