Manchester synagogue terror attack: Iraqi national charged over failure to disclose information

Manchester synagogue terror attack: Iraqi national charged over failure to disclose information

The attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. A 49-year-old Iraqi national has been charged in connection with last year’s terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester, in which two men were killed and three others seriously injured.Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, of St James Road in Higher Broughton, has been charged with … Read more

Student politics banned on Karnataka campuses for 37 years

Student politics banned on Karnataka campuses for 37 years

On a weekday afternoon at a government college in central Karnataka state, the student bulletin board is filled with announcements about exams, scholarships and cultural events. What’s missing, however, are the printed campaign posters, handwritten calls to vote or calls for debate that once defined campus life in the state. The corridors of colleges in … Read more

Bangalore rock music at cultural crossroads

Bangalore rock music at cultural crossroads

The news of the sudden closure of Hard Rock Cafe in India left many people disappointed and confused, wondering what kind of blow this would have to rock music culture, especially Bangalore, the former heavy metal capital of India.“Hard rock has a whole legacy – the history of rock and roll and the merchandise of … Read more

New attacks in Gulf after Iran warns UAE ports to evacuate; Tehran demands accountability

New attacks in Gulf after Iran warns UAE ports to evacuate; Tehran demands accountability

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has evolved into a major regional crisis, with military strikes and retaliatory attacks spreading across many countries in the Middle East. Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure quickly escalated into a broader confrontation that included missile strikes, drone warfare and cross-border airstrikes. … Read more

Parliamentary budget session to resume: Centrist vs. opposition showdown looms, what to expect

Parliamentary budget session to resume: Centrist vs. opposition showdown looms, what to expect

NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps parliamentary intentions. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such effort, such as a motion of no confidence in the Speaker of the Lok Sabha About Birla Discussion and voting will take place in the second half of the year budget meeting Resume Monday.During the first part of the … Read more