Author: Supratim

Socialist leader and President Nicholas Maduro won another Venezuelan Election this Sunday, continuing the 15 years of Socialist rule in the country. An election, which has been rejected by the nation’s election, has drawn attention to several repressive measures used by Maduro to hold power. “BLOODBATH”, if he loses: Maduro After emerging hugely unpopular after the economic crisis, Nicholas Maduro again sought a third 6-year term, threatening the voters that his lost elections will result in “bloodbath” in Venezuela. The Socialist Maduro used extensive state-sponsored propaganda, voice booming on television and an image plastered on building facades. Critics argue that…

A horrendous news came from the capital city of Delhi where three civil service aspirants Shreya Yadav- resident of Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalvin from Kerala died after the basement of their coaching center got flooded due to rainwater this Sunday. The Delhi Coaching Flood Case soon garnered attention. Growing Anger Among Students due to Delhi Coaching Floods This incident has garnered anger among the students and the aspirants of Rau’s Coaching Centre, where the incident actually happened. Families of the dead students accused the coaching staff for their negligence and have demanded action against them.…

While the flags of Russia and Belarus are banned by the IOC for waging war against Ukraine, Israel can still participate in the Olympics even after perpetrating a genocide a Gaza. The Start: October 7 The full fledged Israeli invasion started upon Gaza after the Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, which affected civilians, public events and disrupted the social life of the Israelites. Across many streets, the Hamas militants fired openly upon the Israeli civilians. But this excuse has been used by the Israeli government to perpetrate a genocide against the civilians of Gaza. An investigation was drawn…

The Government of Uttar Pradesh shielded its directive after the Supreme Court held the Kanwar Route Order of displaying owner’s name of the eateries by tagging it “divisive”. The UP Government answered that it was meant to bring peace during religious yatras. Adityanath’s government said that this will bring “transparency”, will avoid “confusion” and foster a “peaceful yatra” Kanwar Route: The Government Defends Itself Adityanath’s government said the State is obligated not to discriminate based on religion. Therefore, it pays special attention to the festivals of all communities, both majority and minority. For example, traffic restrictions are implemented statewide during…

BJP’s MP Sukanta Majumdar has ignited controversy all across Bengal after he proposed to merge North Bengal with the North Eastern States for development funds. But what is the intrinsic motive behind such statements over a region where they already have a strong foothold? The Proposal of North-South Divide The North-South divide of Bengal has always played a central role in discussing the geographical and political difference the regions have, and this has re-escalated after the statements of the BJP MP. Many times North Bengal has alleged deprivation of attention from the state, where the capital of it lies in…

The long-standing students-led protests against the government in Bangladesh will imply that India must change its relational approach towards Hasina’s Government. The long-standing students-led protests against the government in Bangladesh will imply that India must change its relational approach towards Hasina’s government India’s Security Centric Approach India’s security centric approach sees the current established government in Bangladesh, and the ruling Awami League to be the stabilizer against threats from Pakistan based dispensation. But, this has been highly the anti of the aspirations of the Bangladeshi youth, and the current protests are a spark of how the Bangladeshi youth won’t be…

The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that if the affected people come knocking at the door of West Bengal, she wouldn’t let them away and let them in, showing her compliance with United Nations Refugee Convention (1951). Chief Minister on the Unrest in Bangladesh Mamata Banerjee said that she doesn’t have any right to comment upon the situation which arose in Bangladesh as its the work of the Central Government, but she will definitely allow the distressed people to take shelter in West Bengal. She also addressed her compliance with the UN Refugee Convention, saying…

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh decided to scrap down the controversial quota laws on Sunday after nearly two weeks of violent protests against authority, after the once repealed in 2018 law was re-enacted this year, causing widespread dissent among students. Appellate Court Dismisses the Quota The Appellate Court of Bangladesh recently dismissed the quota, which was re-enacted by a lower court. Although the quota for the martyrs of 1971 weren’t entirely removed by the court, a large amount was dismissed. As per reports, the court has mandated that 93% of the seats will be filled with merit, leaving the rest…

The Kolkata Police heavily crackdown on left-wing students protesting against the state sponsored murder of Abu Sayeed in Bangladesh in Exide More, Kolkata on 19th July 2024. What Were The Protests All About? For more than a week, the students in Bangladesh have been protesting against the quota system, which was originally repealed in 2018 and again re-enacted this year. According to this quota, 30% of the jobs in Bangladesh will be reserved for the descendants of the martyrs in the 1971 Liberation War. But in reality, the quotas were indirectly meant for the loyalists of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League,…

The Union Budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is set to unveil on 23rd July by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman and has met with various expectations, especially from the middle class- on the question of income taxes. Expectations from the Budget The Budget is expected to offer some income tax relief for mid to low earners amid inflations in the nation. It is widely believed by the experts that the reduction of income tax will yield positive results as it will help in combating the current economic challengers, as Nirmala Sitaraman will present the new Budget on 23rd July. The…