Thousands of activists and leaders of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party rallied in the nation's capital to demand a democratic transition through an election.

Bangladesh: Opposition Party Protests, Demands New Election, Amid Political Uncertainty

The Afghanistan Taliban has responded to Islamabad's fury after an official office regime remained seated during the Pakistani national anthem. Watch in for more details!

Afghan Taliban Responds to Pak's Fury: Afghan Consulate Defends Actions Of Its Acting Consul General

South Korean firm Samsung is the market leader in India's cost competitive home appliance segment. Market leader Samsung is facing trouble from within, there is a workers protest that has been making headlines. Watch this report for more details!

Why are Samsung workers in India protesting?

The war in Sudan is not just posing a threat to the country's future, the rich history of the country is also a victim. Historical artifacts were listed for sale on the popular auction site eBay as per reports. eBay has now removed the link. Watch in for more details!

Sudan's priceless treasures put up for sale

#Gravitas | Islamist mobs in the country continue to target Hindus, who are a minority community, and their places of worship. In Faridpur, Bangladesh, up to eight Hindu idols, including those of Arjuna and Ganesh, were vandalized at a temple. Residents have reported that this is the first time such an incident has occurred. Given the ongoing attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh, can the new government ensure the protection of minority communities?

Bangladesh Hindu Temple Targeted Again, Idols Vandalized by Miscreants

#Gravitas | Another temple has been vandalised in US, the latest incident occured in Melville located around 50 kilometres from New York city. Images started circulating on social media on Monday showing anti-India expletives spray painted on the road as well as on the signage outside the premises of BAPS Swaminarayan temple. Some of the expletives were also directed against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, just days ahead of his visit to the US. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Anti-India forces vandalise temple in New York

Reports say that U.S. government officials urged allies, including India, to join its effort to ban Russian media for its alleged 'disinformation campaign.' New Delhi reportedly snubbed the pressure and reminded Washington that India has an independent foreign policy. Watch in for more details!

India Snubs U.S. Pressure on Banning Russian Media India, Cites 'independent Foreign Policy'

#gravitas | Israel may be on the cusp of another war, this time against Lebanon. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country will ‘expand’ its war goals aimed at returning residents to northern Israel who had to be evacuated due to persisting attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. The development came amidst US Secretary of state Antony Blinken returning to Egypt on Wednesday on his tenth trip to West Asia since October last year. It marks the first time that Blinken will not include a stop in Israel. Watch in for more details!

America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war

In remarks made on the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody, the Iran President has vowed to ensure the morality police will no longer 'bother' women. Molly Gambhir decodes.

Iran President vows to ensure morality police will no longer 'bother' women

China has recently simulated an invasion of Taiwan. A new documentary aired on China's state television provides a rare glimpse into China's preparations for the attack on Taiwan. Aired Monday night by the state broadcaster, the documentary reveals China's potential war strategy, involving ground forces, the navy, and the rocket brigade. The footage leaves no doubt about China's intentions to launch an assault on Taiwan. What does the plan look like?

China Rehearses Taiwan Invasion with Helicopter Assault and Long-range Rockets

Senegal’s ruling party is in a strong position ahead of the elections on 17th of November called by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, it faces a rejuvenated opposition that has only two months to regroup. President Faye announced the news that everyone had been waiting for: the dissolution of the national assembly and the calling of early parliamentary elections on mid-November. While the decision came as no surprise, the pace will now accelerate for Senegal’s political class, which has 60 days to prepare for legislative elections that could reshuffle the parliamentary deck.

Senegal: President Faye dissolves parliament, sets snap polls

Kenyan President William Ruto recently travelled to Germany and inked deal. But the deal signing is not the bone of contention for Kenyans, one of the complaints that ignited the gen z protests was the president's overseas trips that were seen as wasteful. Their concern is nothing has changed.

Kenyans urge their President Ruto to reduce overseas trips

Meta has banned RT and other Russian State media networks from its platforms. The tech company has claimed that the Russian networks were using deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations on its platforms including Instagram and Facebook. Watch in for more details!

Meta Bans Russian Outlets For Alleged Foreign Interference

Bolivia is witnessing the beginning of a power struggle and at the receiving end of growing protest is incumbent President Luis Arce. Watch in for more details!

Bolivia: Indigenous Bolivians march to capital, urge Luis Arce to resign

At least eight fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. In other news, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (Sep 17) tendered his resignation as Delhi chief minister, a position that he held for over a decade. Kejriwal met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at his residence along with his cabinet ministers and handed in his papers.

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Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (Sep 17) tendered his resignation as Delhi chief minister, a position that he held for over a decade. Kejriwal met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at his residence along with his cabinet ministers and handed in his papers.

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The Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday (Sep 17) rebuked the West Bengal government for issuing a notification restricting women doctors from working the night shifts. The notification was issued in the backdrop of the gruesome rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor&nbsp;in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. CJI DY Chandrachud asked, “How can you say women cannot work at night?”

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At least eight fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. In other news, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (Sep 17) tendered his resignation as Delhi chief minister, a position that he held for over a decade. Kejriwal met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at his residence along with his cabinet ministers and handed in his papers. Click on the headlines to read more: Eight Hezbollah fighters dead; 2,750 injured as ‘Israel explodes’ their pagers At least eight fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. Arvind Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi stakes claim to form govt Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (Sep 17) tendered his resignation as Delhi chief minister, a position that he held for over a decade. Kejriwal met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at his residence along with his cabinet ministers and handed in his papers. Kolkata horror: SC slams Bengal govt for denying night shifts to women doctors The Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday (Sep 17) rebuked the West Bengal government for issuing a notification restricting women doctors from working the night shifts. The notification was issued in the backdrop of the gruesome rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. CJI DY Chandrachud asked, “How can you say women cannot work at night?” US military aid to Ukraine dwindles as Pentagon faces weapons’ shortages US military aid to Ukraine has decreased in size with time due to dwindling stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is prepared to provide, according to a report by CNN. Russia can blast a nuclear bomb at 'any moment' in the Arctic: Report Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail. India refuses to budge while US, Meta sanction and ban Russian state media network RT The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether. Israel's initial report on American woman Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's death doesn't exonerate troops, says US The United States on Monday (Sep 16) expressed its dissatisfaction with Israel's initial findings regarding the killing of US-Turkish citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. PM Modi’s US visit: Quad summit, UNGA Summit of the Future – Check out the complete itinerary Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States from September 21 to 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday (September 17). Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat China in final India men's hockey team beat China 1-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy final on Tuesday (Sep 17) to win the tournament. India, the 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist, remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Pharrell Williams gets annoyed by celebs who talk about politics: 'Shut up' Music producer and fashion mogul Pharrell Williams recently opened up about his views on politics and why he thinks celebrities should not do political endorsements. In a recent interview, he gave his two cents on celebrities taking a stance on the upcoming US presidential elections.

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Venezuela arrested three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over their alleged participation in a U.S.-sponsored plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro and several members of his government.

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The Operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant has suspended operations to remove a sample of highly radioactive material after encountering a new technical problem. Watch in for more details!

Tokyo Electric Power Company Suspends Operations At Fukushima Plant

Only 7 weeks remaining to the US Presidential Elections and the Republican candidate Donald Trump was subjected to another assassination attempt. A gunman hid undetected for almost 12 hours at the edge of the golf course where Trump was playing golf on Sunday and the question of yet another security breach affecting the polls is at the forefront. Watch in for more details!

US: Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Second Assassination Attempt

The Ganpati festival, which began on September 7, culminates with Ganesh Visarjan today, marking the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with the immersion of idols on Anant Chaturdashi. Watch in for more details!

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities come to an end

Southern Israel is seeing a rise in so-called dark tourism as an increasing number of people are visiting sites hit by the October 7 attack, which was Israel's deadliest day and the worst killing of Jews since the Holocaust. Dark tourism involves travel to places associated with death and tragedy, including war museums or tombs. Watch in for more details!

Israel's Dark Tourism: Surge in visitors at attack sites in Southern Israel

India and China are looking to resume direct passenger flights after a 4-year halt. This signals a potential thaw in relations between the two Nations amid industry voices calling for increased economic cooperation. Watch in for more details!

India-China direct passenger flights set to resume after more than 4 years

CM Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal after meeting with a delegation of protesting Indian doctors on Sept 16. The doctors demanded to remove the police commissioner and top health officials after outrage over mishandling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August. CM Mamata Banerjee urged doctors to return to work so the common people would not suffer. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Horror: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee concedes to doctors’ demands

In a major show of its growing aerial scouting capacity, China's military displayed reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together during a drill. Watch in for more details!

China's growing aerial scouting capacity on display

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