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From Flood Alerts to Heatwaves: Exploring the reasons behind weather extremes in different states

June 20, 2023 Editor

Several parts of India experienced extreme weather conditions on Monday — there was flooding in the northeastern states including Assam and Sikkim, heavy rain in arid Rajasthan triggered by cyclone Biparjoy, waterlogging in parts of Tamil Nadu, and the death toll from the heatwave in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha climbed to 114— as weather vagaries laid bare the impact of the climate crisis. While the monsoon has arrived only in parts of southern and northeastern India — it advanced into some parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, parts of…

Ethnic violence in Manipur: A brief history

June 20, 2023 Editor

Ethnic clashes have overrun Manipur since early May, leading to widespread deaths, injuries and displacement. The state’s fault lines were exposed in the first week of May after a rally by a tribal Kuki group to protest against a move to consider the inclusion of the dominant and politically stronger Meitei community to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list sparked a wave of violence between the two communities. While the state is no stranger to violent protests, the latest showdown between the Kukis and the Meiteis is perhaps the first time…

Heat Alarm: Delayed monsoon in UP causes nearly 100 Deaths across three states

June 19, 2023 Editor

Dozens of people have died in at least three states — Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha — in the last three days due to exposure to intense heat, doctors in these regions have said, with weather officials separately warning that severe heatwaves will continue in many parts of the country. Most of these deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, including in UP’s Ballia where a district hospital reported at least 83 fatalities since June 11, of which 44-54 are believed to be of people whose existing illnesses…

Jamiat Chief Arshad Madani says no to Street Protests against Uniform Civil Code

June 18, 2023 Editor

As the Law Commission has started a fresh consultation process on Uniform Civil Code triggering speculation that it would become a reality before the 2024 Lok Sabha election Jamiat chief Arshad Madani on Sunday issued an appeal stating that they would oppose the UCC but won’t take to the streets against the Uniform Civil Code. “We have our personal laws for the last 1,300 years. We will stick to that. But we won’t like to hit the streets to protest UCC. No government after the Independence did this and we…

Asaduddin Owaisi highlights alleged targeting of Muslims in Gujarat and UP, Shares Videos

June 18, 2023 Editor

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday posted videos on social media and reacted strongly to two incidents where Muslim men were allegedly beaten up in Gujarat’s Junagadh and Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr. In the first video, a group of men can be seen lined up and being beaten up outside a dargah Junagadh. The video shows two men in civilian clothes with handkerchiefs tied around their faces thrashing the people lined up. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. “First news: In Junagadh, Gujarat, when…

Elderly individuals urged to stay indoors as soaring temperatures grip northern India

June 17, 2023 Editor

At least 34 people have died in the past two days as a large swath of the north Indian state Uttar Pradesh swelters under severe heat, officials said Saturday, prompting doctors to advise residents over 60 to stay indoors during the daytime. The dead were all over 60 years old and had preexisting health conditions that may have been exacerbated by the intense heat. The fatalities occurred in Ballia district, some 300 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. Twenty-three deaths were reported Thursday and…

Ranjit Savarkar, Grandson of Savarkar, Stirs Controversy with Call for Trade Boycott of Muslims at Hindu Janajagruti Samiti Goa

June 17, 2023 Editor

Ranjit Savarkar, grandson of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar, on Friday, June 16 called for an economic boycott of the Muslim community and exhorted Hindus to carry out “only Hindu-to-Hindu” trade. He was an invitee and speaker at the inauguration of a six-day ‘Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav’ being held in Goa. The event was organised by organised by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, which is allied to Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindutva militant group whose members were accused in the murder of many human rights defenders. Sabrangindia team has been monitoring HJS for hate…

Violence Erupts in Manipur: Clash leaves 2 Injured, Mobs attempt to torch BJP Leaders’ Houses

June 17, 2023 Editor

Two civilians were injured as mobs clashed with security forces overnight in Imphal town and attempts were made to torch the houses of BJP leaders, officials said on Saturday. In separate incidents, automatic gunfire was reported from Kwakta in Bishnupur district of Manipur and Kangvai in Churachandpur district through the night. An attempt was also made to loot of Iringbam police station in Imphal West. However, no weapons were stolen. Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Rapid Action Force held joint marches till midnight through the state capital to halt rioters…

Former Indian Army Chief highlights the need for urgent attention regarding retired officer’s controversial Tweet on Manipur

June 17, 2023 Editor

Former Indian Army chief general (retired) Ved Prakash Malik has called for “urgent attention” to the situation in Manipur which saw a spurt in violence as riotous mobs combatted Rapid Action Force, set up flaming roadblocks and torched properties in the heart of Imphal town on Friday. The ethnic violence between the Meiteis and the Kuki tribe in Manipur continues despite the Centre and state government’s appeals for peace. Tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and Union home Minister Amit Shah on Twitter, general Malik asked for…

Police Gear in Wrong Hands: Officials fear Manipur Violence could escalate

June 17, 2023 Editor

India’s central intelligence agencies on Thursday informed the Manipur Police that miscreants are arranging for police commando uniforms, and could use them to fuel violence through a coordinated attack in the state that has been torn by ethnic strife since last month, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. The advisory by the intelligence bureau (IB), which was shared with top security officials in the state, said that it was reliably learnt that a tailor in Bishnupur district’s Moirang town was contracted to stitch 500 Manipur Police commando uniforms…