Headlines- At least 600 people killed and another 3000 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
- On Saturday, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank were attacked by masked Israeli settlers who trapped them in their homes and pelted rocks at them.
- On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the "criminal acts of violence" that Israeli settlers perpetrated in two Palestinian villages.
- In central Zimbabwe, a minibus carrying churchgoers crashed head-on with a truck, killing at least 27 people and injuring seven more.
- After being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom.
- The "Yes" and "No" camps in Iceland's EU referendum are tied at 51.17% and 48.83%, respectively.
Tag: Indian News
Farmers in India Are Preparing for...
Farmers have been camped outside the Indian capital for almost eight months in the longest-running protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, demanding the repeal of new legislation they fear will harm their livelihoods. Anjana Pasricha visits the protest site to learn how and why farmers have persevered through winter, summer, the pandemic’s virulent second wave, and monsoon rains
Blinken Meets Tibet Exile Government Representative...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with a representative of Tibet’s exile government in New Delhi, India Wednesday, a move that Tibet analysts said showed Washington’s commitment to supporting Tibetan rights in the face of harsh Chinese rule
COVID-19 Tatoos
In the wake of the second wave of the pandemic, which cost tens of thousands of lives, tattoo artists in India’s capital have seen an increase in demand for memorial tattoos. New Delhi was one of India’s hardest-hit cities. Anjana Pasricha has this story
Shettihalli Rosary Church the Abandoned Floating...
Shettihalli Rosary Church, commonly known as floating church, was built in 1860. It is a fascinating structure that is a significant piece of gothic architecture. It was used for prayers until 1960, when the church was demolished to make room for the Hemavathi Reservoir, and it is now one of the top Sakleshpur tourist attractions
A Temple in India Dedicated to...
Over time, Dog Temple in Agrahara Valagerehalli village south of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district,60 km away from state capital Bangalore has grown in popularity among local and offbeat visitors. Hundreds of tourists visit the shrine every year
COVID-19:Tourists Rush to Popular Tourist Destinations...
Desire To Vacation Following Protracted Coronavirus Shutdowns — Are Flocking To India’s Renowned Vacation Spots
Remembering Father Stan Swamy,the Indian Jesuit...
The Indian Jesuit Stanislaus Lourduswamy, better known as Father Stan Swamy, arrested. He was accused of crimes related to terrorism and subversive activities, passed away yesterday, July 5, in a hospital in Mumbai, in the west of India
Hemis Monastery A Major Tourist Attraction...
Hemis Monastery is a Drukpa Lineage Tibetan monastery. Hemis Monastery, set on a mountain along the west bank of the Indus River, is one of Ladakh’s most famous monasteries. The countless paintings or Thangkas that are meticulously kept here and shown on the famed Hemis Festival are eagerly awaited by visitors
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
In Karnataka’s Ballari district, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located. The sloth bear sanctuary is Asia’s first. It covers 82.72 square kilometres or 31.94 sq mile. Ballari is 50 kilometres away, and Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 15 kilometres away
The Gulf of Manner National Park...
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is located in South India’s Tamil Nadu districts of Ramanathpuram and Tuticorin. The main attractions are the marine wildlife and coral reefs. The park is made up of 21 islands that are surrounded by coral reefs and shallow water habitats with unique marine species