Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Cyclone Fengal Heads Towards Tamil Nadu: Safety Tips and Updates

    Cyclone Fengal Heads Towards Tamil Nadu: Safety Tips and Updates

    Cyclone Fengal is becoming a strong storm in the southwest Bay of Bengal. It’s expected to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by Saturday evening. Because of this storm, local authorities are taking steps to keep everyone safe.

    Chennai International Airport will close from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday due to bad weather and strong winds. Passengers should check their flight status before coming to the airport. Airlines, including IndiGo, are warning travelers about possible flight changes and urging everyone to stay safe during the storm.

    In Puducherry, police are taking extra steps to keep people safe. They are ensuring that people stay away from beaches and coastal areas, such as Marina Beach. About 300 police officers are monitoring these areas. Fishermen have been told not to go out to sea, and the beaches are closed for safety.

    In Tamil Nadu, heavy rain has already started to damage crops in places like Tiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai. Farmers are worried as more rain is expected, which could cause even more damage. Schools in affected areas are closing to keep students safe, while schools in places like Chennai will remain open.

    Currently, Cyclone Fengal is moving northward and is about 470 km from Nagapattinam and 670 km from Chennai. The Indian Meteorological Department warns that heavy rain will continue as the storm gets closer. Emergency teams are ready, and farmers are preparing for possible damage to their crops.

    The name ‘Fengal’ was given to this cyclone by Saudi Arabia as part of a naming system used globally. Naming storms helps people recognize them and take necessary precautions.

    As Cyclone Fengal comes closer, everyone should be careful, avoid coastal areas, and keep up with news updates. The next few days are very important, and everyone should take the right steps to stay safe

  • Arvind Kejriwal Attacked Again: Concerns Over Delhi’s Safety

    Arvind Kejriwal Attacked Again: Concerns Over Delhi’s Safety

    On Saturday, a tense situation occurred in Greater Kailash, Delhi, when a man threw a liquid at former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during his campaign. A video showed this man trying to reach for Kejriwal, but quick-action security guards stopped him. After the incident, Kejriwal was seen wiping his face.

    The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) quickly blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for this attack. Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj spoke out, saying that crime is increasing in Delhi, with violent incidents happening regularly. He mentioned a gym owner being murdered and another person being stabbed nearby, all while claiming that Kejriwal has been continuously targeted.

    Bharadwaj said, “If a former chief minister isn’t safe in Delhi, how can regular people feel secure?” He accused the central government and the Home Minister of failing to maintain order in the city.

    The man responsible for the attack, who was said to live in the area, was taken to the local police station for questioning. This incident follows another claim by AAP that Kejriwal was attacked during a march in Vikaspuri just last month. AAP chief minister Atishi expressed concern about the BJP’s tactics, suggesting that the party is desperate since they cannot beat AAP in elections.

  • Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Discusses Changing Ties with India

    Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Discusses Changing Ties with India

    Bangladesh’s foreign affairs advisor, Mohammed Touhid Hossain, spoke on Saturday about the changing relationship between Bangladesh and India. He said that things have shifted since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was pushed out of power in August. Hossain was speaking at a seminar at North South University in Dhaka.

    He mentioned that after August 5, Bangladesh’s relationship with India changed and that it’s important for Bangladesh to think about this new reality when building its ties with India. “I believe India will understand how to move forward with Bangladesh under the new situation,” said Hossain.

    The relationship between the two countries has gotten tense since Hasina stepped down, following protests led by student groups. A caretaker government led by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus took over after her departure.

    Touhid Hossain also noted that the previous government worked hard to ease India’s worries. He said, “They tried to remove India’s concerns. We also have our own worries. Issues arise when our problems are not addressed,” but he didn’t give more details.

    He is hopeful that Bangladesh can still build a good relationship with India. “We will not harm anyone. We hope that no one will harm us,” he added. Hossain also suggested that the media in India exaggerates the situation and urged Bangladeshi media to report more objectively.

    Recently, India asked Bangladesh’s interim government to protect Hindus and other minority groups from threats and violence. They also called for fairness in handling the case of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Bangladeshi monk who was arrested on a sedition charge.

  • Hindu Priests Arrested in Bangladesh: Protests and Concerns Rise

    Hindu Priests Arrested in Bangladesh: Protests and Concerns Rise

    Hindu priest Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested on Friday in Bangladesh, according to Radharamn Das, a spokesperson for ISKCON Kolkata. His arrest follows widespread protests over the detention of another priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is accused of sedition and was denied bail earlier this week.

    Radharamn shared Shyam Das’s photo on the social media platform X, saying, “Does he look like a terrorist? FreeISKCONMonks.” He mentioned that the arrest of innocent ISKCON monks is very shocking and disturbing.

    In the past few weeks, there have been many protests in both Bangladesh and India, calling for the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The Indian government has also expressed serious concern about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.

    Hindus make up about 8% of Bangladesh’s 170 million people. Since August 5, when the Awami League government changed, there have been over 200 attacks on Hindus across 50 districts.

    The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu group in India, condemned what they called “atrocities” against Hindus in Bangladesh. They criticized the current government for not taking action and called for Chinmoy Das’s release.

    On the other hand, the Bangladeshi government insists that Hindus are safe and that there is no threat to minorities. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor, stated that they are committed to ensuring a fair trial for Chinmoy Das.

  • Sharad Kapoor Accused of Harassment: Legal Action Initiated

    Sharad Kapoor Accused of Harassment: Legal Action Initiated

    Actor Sharad Kapoor, known for his roles in movies, has been accused of harassment by a 32-year-old woman. She says he invited her to his house to talk about a work project but then made unwanted advances and sent her rude messages.

    On November 26, 2024, she went to his office to discuss video reels, as he had suggested. When she got there, she claimed that he was dressed inappropriately and tried to touch her in ways that made her uncomfortable. After this meeting, she received more inappropriate messages from him, including a voice note that upset her even more.

    She has decided to take legal action against him, saying it’s important to hold people accountable in the entertainment industry. The police have taken her complaint seriously and filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Kapoor, using specific laws meant to protect people from such behavior.

    So far, the police have not received any comments or statements from Sharad Kapoor about these accusations. He started his acting career in 1994 with the movie “Mera Pyara Bharat” and has appeared in many films, playing both supporting and villain roles. Recently, he was seen in the political drama “Jai Ho,” which starred Salman Khan.