Shorts Archive

In an alarming turn of events, passengers and crew onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight experienced moments of terror as a man made threats to detonate the plane. Following his actions, the plane had to make an unplanned return to Sydney. An individual on the flight took to Twitter, stating that a co-passenger was creating a ruckus by "intimidating the airline staff and other passengers."

In an impactful decision on Monday, August 14th, India's highest court - the Supreme Court - remained unwavering in its stance regarding the Godhra train burning incident of 2002. Despite the pleas, the court chose not to extend bail to three individuals previously convicted in relation to the tragedy.

India is buzzing with anticipation as it looks forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming Independence Day address on 15th August. What makes this speech particularly noteworthy is that it is his final address before the country delves into the general elections in the subsequent year. Political analysts and enthusiasts alike will meticulously dissect every word, seeking insights into the nation's priorities and the roadmap for the future.

In a series of unfortunate and concerning events overseas, Hindu temples, which are meant to be places of peace and reverence, are now finding themselves under threat. Recent actions in Canada have again shed light on the growing tension between certain Khalistan supporters and the Indian community abroad.

On a recent Saturday, August 12, the political atmosphere in Indore heated up as the city's police filed an FIR against several prominent political figures. These include the renowned Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath; and Arun Yadav, who once served as a Union Minister. The root of the controversy lies in the sharing of a post on a popular social media platform, known as 'X' (formerly Twitter).

It is absolutely enraging to reflect upon the actions of Matthew Smith, a once-respected former deputy head teacher of an elementary school in London. This 35-year-old individual, cloaked under the guise of a trusted educator, committed unimaginably vile crimes. From the heart of the UK, he reached out via the dark corners of the web to exploit vulnerable children in India.

The Indian Parliament recently witnessed a lively debate due to a "No Confidence Motion" introduced by the Opposition. What's that, you ask? It's a formal way the Opposition expresses its lack of trust in the government. This particular debate had its fair share of drama and wit.

In a massive shocker amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, the Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA), one of the allies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has just declared its split from the N Biren Singh government in Manipur. This politically potent revelation came into the limelight recently, stirring a pot that was already boiling with a volatile mix of political intrigue and violence.

Indian Navy's Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, has made a significant trip to Duqm, a strategically crucial port in southeastern Oman. The port of Duqm holds a commanding position overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. This location offers a significant vantage point, serving as an essential outpost for India in Oman to counter the pervasive issue of piracy in the Indian Ocean.

A deeply unsettling incident has occurred in the district of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, where an Indian Army soldier, Javed Ahmad Wani, has mysteriously gone missing, a situation that has raised serious concern among the authorities. Javed, 25 years old and hailing from the Achathal region in Kulgam, reportedly vanished on Saturday evening, leaving the local population and officials shocked and alarmed.