Author: Swati Pandey

Bangladesh has officially requested China’s aid and cooperation in relation to its infrastructure and water management project, known as the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP). The TRCMRP will focus on enhanced irrigation facilities, creation of a flood management system, and restoring parts of the river. This is a major project that the government of Bangladesh will undertake in the northern part of the country. The two nations discussed this at a high-level meeting between Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, both held in Beijing this past week.  The move is an…

Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. This year it will be celebrated on 10th May. This day is a very special day as it marks the bond between the children and their mothers. This is day when children thank their mothers for giving them the birth and doing all the things that she does for them without asking anything in return. Children do a lot of special things for their mothers to make them feel special and make their day a memorable one. Children prepare cards, they plan to help their mother in her…

Intelligence reports have led to Delhi being put on a high level of alert with regards to potential terrorist activity that could take place throughout the national capital. Security agencies, namely Delhi Police and other paramilitary agencies, have increased surveillance and security patrols in sensitive areas, such as government buildings, political offices, crowded commerce areas, and sites that have historical significance. The sources indicate that these alarming messages relate to possible terrorist attacks, including bombings, improvised explosive devices, and shooting incidents.  Security Tightened Across National Capital As a result of this warning, law enforcement agencies took immediate action and deployed…

High-end rubies sourced from Mogok are very desirable due to the fact that they are characterized by a rich red color, making them some of the rarest in existence. Historically, gemstones mined from Mogok have been sought out by nobles, traders and collectors from various corners of the globe and many of the world’s most valuable rubies sold through public auction at international public auctions have been sourced from Mogok. A recently found beautiful ruby of 11000 carats was excavated in Myanmar’s Mogok gemstone area and is drawing international gem dealers’ and collectors’ attention. This rubies value is believed by…

The UAE has reportedly expelled thousands of Pakistani workers in the past few weeks. The mass deportation is alarming for migrant communities concerning labour rights, immigration treatment, and regional politics. The number of Pakistanis expelled is reported by many international and regional media sources to be greater than 15,000. However, there are reportedly many more being affected by visa cancellations, detentions and denied the right to renew their employment. The topic has been heavily debated in both Pakistan and the Gulf due to the high number of Pakistani nationals who depend on overseas jobs to survive. The UAE is one…

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu is changing dramatically as new Chief Minister (CM) Vijay prepares for his much-anticipated swearing-in on May 9 at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai after extensive negotiations within the Tamil Nadu state assembly regarding the formation of a new government. For many observers, this marks the most important shift in Tamil Nadu’s body politic since 1967.  Vijay’s political party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has catapulted to the forefront of Tamil Nadu’s political landscape since its entry into state assembly elections; TVK won 108/234 assembly seats during their first complete assembly election campaign. This victory…

There is much speculation regarding the potential of Suvendu Adhikari becoming the first Chief Minister (CM) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal’s history as the political landscape of the state continues to shift. As the BJP continues to establish itself as an effective opposition to the currently ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Adhikari has quickly become the BJP’s most recognizable political face in the state. According to political experts, Adhikari’s fierce campaigning style, organizational capacity and reach in rural Bengal all position him as the logical choice for the CM position should the BJP win enough…

West Bengal’s governor C.V. Ananda Bose has taken an unprecedented action by dissolving the state’s Legislative Assembly because of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to vacate her office and increased political turmoil in West Bengal. This drastic action has brought outrage from various parties, constitutional experts, and civil society, as well many are now questioning the balance of power between elected governments and constitutional authority.  For weeks there has been political instability in West Bengal due to the ruling coalition’s Numerous defections from the government and total collapse:  Mamata Banerjee has refused to bow down and state that she still…

Suryakumar and his wife Devisha Shetty have recently entered into a beautiful new chapter in their lives by welcoming a baby girl into their family! This wonderful news has not only filled the hearts of their immediate family members but represents one of many exciting reasons for millions of cricket enthusiasts this week. Surykumar Yadav (known as “SKY”) posted the exciting news on social media, with congratulatory messages coming in from many other cricketers, Bollywood stars and many fans. Suryakumar will make this announcement at an exciting point in his cricketing career making this a very special time for him…

This month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced an alert for 12 countries due to a breakout of hantavirus caused by the cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO has alerted Health Authorities throughout Europe, North America, and Asia to assist in tracing those who could be medically affected by exposure. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-operated polar cruise ship, has already been connected to at least five confirmed cases and three deaths and a number of additional suspected cases are undergoing observation.  Cruise Ship was the Source of the Hantavirus Outbreak The MV Hondius was the scene of the outbreak. It departed…