A book that roundly challenges the story the West has told about itself foe the past 100 years
Synopsis by The Caravan Mar 25 23
DURING A LONG SPELL IN CAIRO in the 1870s, some years before the ...Read full article 
The Caravan: A book that roundly challenges the story the West has told about itself foe the past 100 years
Story Details
| Last Updated | Mar 25 23 |
| Total Articles | 2 |
Main Topics
More news on this subject
Previous
Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations: Elon Musk has postponed his planned trip to India, citing “very heavy” obligations at Tesla.
cnn.com/2024/04/20/business/elon-musk-postpones-india-visit-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
- Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.
- Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.
- His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.
- Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
apnews.com/article/ancient-giant-snake-india-8ca7b6b971b0a1b6c79ce50819d337c6
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
Will bring back electoral bonds after wider consultations, says Nirmala Sitharaman
scroll.in/latest/1066852/will-bring-back-electoral-bonds-after-wider-consultations-says-nirmala-sitharaman
Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful: Celebrities including Cillian Murphy and Liam Payne are inspiring others to book an appointment
thetimes.co.uk/article/rise-brotox-men-cosmetic-surgery-fillers-botox-skin-fwbxl9k07
Paid articlePaid
Fears grow for British Steel’s rescue deal : UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support ...
ft.com/content/5cade98e-9f8b-464e-afb5-3eda098f22ac
Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.
- The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.
Gravitas | New Study reveals why the Moon is shrinking: A new study led by NASA scientists has revealed that the Moon is shrinking in size ...
wionews.com/videos/gravitas-new-study-reveals-why-the-moon-is-shrinking-686119
India holds world's biggest election: People flock to polling stations in the world's biggest democratic exercise, with almost a billion people in India eligible ...
reuters.com/pictures/india-holds-worlds-biggest-election-2024-04-19/
Iran says 'no missile attack for now' amid reports of attack by Israel
wionews.com/world/explosion-reported-near-irans-isfahan-city-amid-fears-of-escalation-of-conflict-with-israel-712759
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Israel launches attacks targeting army position in Syria : Israel launched targeted strikes at Syria's army position in the South, said the Syrian ...
wionews.com/world/israel-launches-attacks-targeting-army-position-in-syria-713201
British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze: The passengers were described as ‘hedonistic’ by the airline
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-passengers-turkey-plane-alcohol-b2531566.html
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More: Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/modi-india-election.html
How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-the-cultures-of-trinidad-transformed-an-islamic-festival/
British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
ft.com/content/d9995f34-4f7e-4ed1-a157-19ed9601d41a
Paid articlePaid
Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
defence-blog.com/britain-unveils-its-next-gen-main-battle-tank/
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/19/prince-harry-us-resident
Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists
apnews.com/article/venice-biennale-foreigners-everywhere-indigenous-artists-d061066edaee6254bdc3109c0417e932
Who is the real Joe Alwyn? The silent ex caught in Taylor Swift’s storm: The secretive British actor has never said a word about the relationship that made him a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/who-is-real-joe-alwyn-taylor-swift-ex-tortured-poets-department-wrmvmhh5b
Paid articlePaid India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
reut.rs/3U7QKea
Sivasangari skips injured Egyptian Elhammamy, but world No. 3 Gohar awaits: KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 13 S. Sivasangari’s expected showdown against Hania ElHammamy ...
thestar.com.my/sport/squash/2024/04/20/sivasangari-skips-injured-egyptian-elhammamy-but-world-no-3-gohar-awaits
The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism: Modi’s quest to entrench Hindu nationalism.
foreignaffairs.com/india/end-secular-india
Paid articlePaid
New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-tank-to-be-apex-predator-of-modern-warfare/
Narayana Murthy's 5-month-old grandson earned ₹4.2 crore after Infosys Q4 results | Mint
livemint.com/companies/people/narayana-murthy-wife-grandson-infosys-q4-results-dividend-share-price-news-sudha-murty-ekagrah-rohan-murty-11713515904607.html
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
reuters.com/science/fossils-colossal-snake-vasuki-unearthed-india-mine-2024-04-18/
Why Elections Take So Long in India: The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/india-elections-long-explainer.html
Netflix to stop sharing subscriber numbers | All about money, not the members : In an unexpected move, Netflix has declared that it will stop reporting ...
wionews.com/videos/netflix-to-stop-sharing-subscriber-numbers-all-about-money-not-the-members-712905
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is working to gain a foothold in Britain: Accused of more than a dozen assassination attempts and kidnaps, the IRGC appears to be ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-revolutionary-guard-irgc-build-backing-britain-t729tztlq
Paid articlePaid
India's Biocon developing its own version of Wegovy, clinical trial likely next year
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-biocon-developing-its-own-version-wegovy-clinical-trial-likely-next-year-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Biocon Developing Own Version of Wegovy, Plans Clinical Trial
- Indian pharmaceutical company Biocon is working on developing its own version of Novo Nordisk's popular Wegovy and is likely to conduct a clinical trial next year to enter the growing weight-loss drug market.
- Biocon's CEO, Siddharth Mittal, has expressed the company's intention to develop semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, for the Indian market, even if it requires a clinical trial.
- Biocon aims to introduce generic versions of weight-loss drugs in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia before the patent for semaglutide expires in those countries in 2026.
- The company is striving to obtain a waiver on clinical trials from Indian regulators and submit bioequivalence studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of their version of semaglutide. Biocon is making significant investments in generics research and development, including peptides for weight-loss drugs.
Former British soldiers won’t be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury allegations
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/19/former-british-soldiers-wont-be-prosecuted-over-bloody-sunday-perjury-allegations/
Egyptian actor Salah El Saadany dies aged 80: Stars such as Mohamed Sobhy, Youssra and Mohamed Hamaki lead tributes to screen veteran
thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2024/04/20/egyptian-actor-salah-el-saadany-dies-aged-80/
Egypt to construct tourist walkway between Grand Museum and Pyramids - Tourism - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1238/522158/Egypt/Tourism/Egypt-to-construct-tourist-walkway-between-Grand-M.aspx
Bengaluru never had woman MP and Cong's Sowmya Reddy wants to make history: Bengaluru, Apr 19 (PTI) Bangalore never had a woman member of Parliament ...
deccanherald.com/elections/india/elections-ka-sowmya-reddy-2985335
‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/warwick-davis-wife-samantha-death-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
King of Bahrain, Egyptian president highlight need for unified Arab response to Gaza crisis
arabnews.com/node/2495301/middle-east
Which? investigation finds ‘misleading’ country-of-origin labelling on supermarket food
news.stv.tv/world/which-investigation-finds-misleading-country-of-origin-labelling-on-supermarket-food
The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories: Reporters who file daily stories are the ones who make the big stories possible
thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-quiet-heroes-behind-the-electoral-bonds-stories/article68079093.ece
DS Smith shares tumble as Mondi drops out of takeover race: British packaging group Mondi will not make an offer to buy DS Smith , it said on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/mondi-drops-out-race-buy-ds-smith-win-rival-international-paper-2024-04-19/
A Hindu Nationalist Foreign Policy: Under Modi, India Is Becoming More Assertive: Under Modi, India is becoming more assertive.
foreignaffairs.com/india/hindu-nationalist-foreign-policy
Paid articlePaid Certain media houses abuse me 24 hrs a day for attacking BJP: Rahul Gandhi: Kannur (Kerala), Apr 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged ...
deccanherald.com/elections/india/certain-media-houses-abuse-me-24-hrs-a-day-for-attacking-bjp-rahul-gandhi-2984081
A small temple marks Kamban’s resting place at Nattarasankottai: Explore the legend of Kambar, author of Kambaramayanam, at a serene temple in Nattarasankottai ...
thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/a-small-temple-marks-kambans-resting-place-at-nattarasankottai/article68081096.ece
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Aatank ka supplier tha ab atta…’, PM Modi takes jibe at crisis-hit Pakistan | Mint
livemint.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2024-aatank-ka-supplier-tha-ab-atta-pm-modi-takes-jibe-at-crisis-hit-pakistan-11713518617245.html
Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/joe-lewis-250-million-yacht-sets-sail-after-he-pays-us-fine
Paid articlePaid
Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/
UK's 'fastest growing restaurant' chain Loungers to open new branch in Lytham town centre
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/uks-fastest-growing-restaurant-chain-to-open-new-branch-in-town-centre-4598131
Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-police-re-arrest-man-over-scottish-national-party-finances
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/
Renowned Egyptian actor Salah Al Saadani dies at 81: Legendary actor leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances
gulfnews.com/world/mena/renowned-egyptian-actor-salah-al-saadani-dies-at-81-1.1713524693208
British Gas says customers have had £450 taken off bills with 'small hack': British Gas, OVO, EDF, EOn and Octopus customers have managed to slash £450 off their ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-says-customers-450-29026782
Sakshi Malik, Alia Bhatt feature on TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’ list
financialexpress.com/india-news/sakshi-malik-alia-bhatt-feature-on-times-100-most-influential-people-of-2024/3460324/
'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare': What's true, fiction in movie: Guy Ritchie's latest follows a group of British special forces who took on German U-boats ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-19/ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-james-bond-ian-fleming-fact-fiction
Hope for leukaemia patients after drug breakthrough: Findings of the research into treatment for aggressive blood cancer could be tested in clinical trials
thetimes.co.uk/article/hope-for-leukaemia-patients-after-drug-breakthrough-vzq2n9nrr
Paid articlePaid UK retail sales stagnate despite easing inflation: British retail sales stagnated in March despite high inflation easing recently, representing the first time ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-retail-stagnated-again-march-ons-says-2024-04-19/
ITV Signed News: A round-up of the week's events: Watch a summary of the week's events with British Sign Language interpretation.
itv.com/news/2020-06-26/itv-signed-news
Egyptian and Turkish Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Gaza Situation and Ceasefire Efforts
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/18/egyptian-and-turkish-foreign-ministers-meet-to-discuss-gaza-situation-and-ceasefire-efforts/
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Hunters bags gold as 'Best Letting Agent in York (suburbs): Hunters Lettings York has won Gold for ‘Best Letting Agent in York (Suburbs)’ for the third ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24263441.hunters-bags-gold-best-letting-agent-york-suburbs/
Horror as man miscalculates cliff jump: This is the horror moment a British tourist plunged from a cliff crashing into rocks below in a popular spot on the ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/horror-as-man-miscalculates-cliff-jump/news-story/7d319336b38fda560a476e87b0cfd5f8
Research reveals children feel happiest when free to play their own way: Running around outdoors is over half of British kids' favourite thing to do (57%) ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/children-feel-happiest-free-play-29012514
Ralph Fiennes Sidles His Way Into Power as Macbeth: Helen Shaw reviews a hit British production of Shakespeare’s ever-timely tragedy “Macbeth ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-theatre/ralph-fiennes-sidles-his-way-into-power-as-macbeth
'Ungentlemanly Warfare' review: Birth of British covert ops: Director Guy Ritchie isn't subtle but supplies this lesser-known chapter of spycraft with verve and ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-18/the-ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-review-guy-ritchie-henry-cavill
Egypt to establish free zone to manufacture and export yachts - Urban & Transport - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1235/522159/Egypt/Urban--Transport/Egypt-to-establish-free-zone-to-manufacture-and-ex.aspx
Team GB kit revealed for Paris Olympics : Gymnast Max Whitlock and divers Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Tom Daley among stars modelling kit for launch
standard.co.uk/news/uk/team-gb-kit-paris-olympics-2024-adidas-tom-daley-max-whitlock-b1152355.html
City Farm sets sights on Kenyan market for African expansion - Dailynewsegypt: City Farm, an Egyptian enterprise renowned for exporting frozen vegetables to the ...
dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/18/city-farm-sets-sights-on-kenyan-market-for-african-expansion/
38 outstanding snaps from Burnley's favourite Egyptian-themed bar: It was the cultural crossover we never knew we needed – Burnley nightlife and Egypt.
burnleyexpress.net/lifestyle/food-and-drink/38-outstanding-snaps-from-burnleys-favourite-egyptian-themed-bar-4597990
Paid articlePaid
Yousra, Amina Khalil, and Dina Elsherbiny Dazzle At Shaqo Movie Premiere in Dubai Mall | Harper's Bazaar Arabia
harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/celebrity/shaqo-premiere-dubai-mall-yousra-amina-khalil-dina-elsherbiny
Egyptian top diplomat due in Ankara for Gaza talks - Türkiye News: In line with the intensified efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/egyptian-top-diplomat-due-in-ankara-for-gaza-talks-192653
Egyptian film ‘East of Noon’ heads to Cannes: DUBAI: Egyptian director Hala Elkoussy’s film “East of Noon” has been selected for screening at the Cannes Film ...
arabnews.com/node/2494701/lifestyle
Spain Arrests Seller of Illegally Acquired Ancient Egyptian Sculpture: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18662-spain-arrests-seller-of-illegally-acquired-ancient-egyptian-sculpture
Ahly winger Tau declared fit for Champions League semis - Egyptian Football - Sports
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/6/51/522150/Sports/Egyptian-Football/Ahly-winger-Tau-declared-fit-for-Champions-League-.aspx
‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/landlady-angela-rayner-lost-it-over-smashed-window-says-neighbour-f5z7dd5rt
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window
- Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.
- An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.
- Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.
- Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.
Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/rishi-sunak-enters-rwanda-migration-plan-endgame-with-uk-tories-fearing-failure
Paid articlePaid Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
ft.com/content/7f30e1e0-d278-4c09-8463-f3afcd6431d4
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Sparks Debate Over Plan to End ‘Sick Note Culture’
time.com/6969002/rishi-sunak-welfare-reform-sick-note-culture-uk/
Dad killed by friend's XL Bully suffered 'worst injuries doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg had been looking after a friend's two dogs when one of them ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-mauled-death-looking-after-32624284
UK minister writes to London police over 'openly Jewish' comment: British interior minister James Cleverly has written to London's Metropolitan Police after an ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-minister-writes-london-police-over-openly-jewish-comment-2024-04-20/
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/as-indian-elections-near-a-delhi-chief-ministers-arrest-raises-concern/
Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
‘They built the Ram temple. That is bigger than providing jobs.’: This Mumbai security guard works 18 hours a day to earn what he did five years ago ...
scroll.in/article/1066763/they-built-the-ram-temple-that-is-bigger-than-providing-jobs
Quick Glance: Unemployment and Hope: A Tale from Jharkhand
- Ajit Kumar Yadav works as a security guard in Mumbai, separated from his family in Jharkhand in search of work.
- Despite the harsh working conditions and low income in Mumbai, Yadav values the construction of the Ram temple by the BJP government more than the creation of jobs.
- Yadav has faced numerous challenges over the years, including job searches in various parts of India and disappointment over unfulfilled development promises by the government.
- While emphasizing the need for jobs and infrastructure in his own village, Yadav's loyalty to the BJP remains strong due to the Hindutva ideology and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics