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Asianet Newsable

May 2026

USCIRF hearing on India an attack on Hindutva: Uttarakhand BJP chief

Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt condemned a USCIRF hearing as an attack on Hindutva

In Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a firm stand on issues such as the Uniform Civil Code, illegal encroachments, and religious conversions. In Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has acted strongly against mafias and extremism, creating a sense of law and order, while in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma has consistently raised concerns over infiltration and demographic imbalance."
Organisations such as the RSS, Bajrang Dal, and Vishva Hindu Parishad were also targeted,
During the hearing, a left-liberal activist, Raqib Ahmad Naik, allegedly made statements against Hindutva ideology, nationalist organisations, and India's democratically elected governments, and even demanded sanctions against Pushkar Singh Dhami, Yogi Adityanath, and Himanta Biswa Sarma,
It is unfortunate that some people are so disturbed by discussions around India's culture, religion, and civilisation that their resentment is now visible even across the seas."

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigns from post, cites misogyny

I am sincerely grateful for the honor, responsibility and opportunity to work alongside the people that the All India Trinamool Congress has given me in my long political life,
I want to make it clear that I am taking this decision not out of any personal anger or pride, but out of my moral responsibility towards the party, democracy and public life,
But with great sadness and concern, I am requesting to resign from the post of Chairperson of All India Trinamool Mahila Congress along with other organizational posts, committees and responsibilities of the party,
Remaining in such a position no longer holds meaning,
Over the last decade, several serious allegations and incidents concerning West Bengal and the party have deeply troubled my conscience. Corruption in ration distribution, corruption in teacher recruitment, and various financial and administrative irregularities have created deep anger and distrust among ordinary people. In addition, the unnatural death of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and the allegations of evidence tampering surrounding the incident have shaken and distressed society. I have personally felt the moral impact of these incidents very deeply,
I think that if an opaque and undemocratic influence gradually prevails over the organization instead of a democratic political culture, then it cannot be good for the party's ideology and tradition,

Ladakh's first rock check dam on Indus River to tackle water woes

Ladakh's 'Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan' Kicks Off with Unique Rock Dam

Have directed the Irrigation & Flood Control Department to construct three more such check dams, on experimental basis. I am confident that this Rock Check Dam would emerge as an imitable model of engineering ingenuity and ecological sensitivity. It will offer a sustainable remedy for farmers' irrigation woes, strengthen water security and support sustainable agriculture in remote villages of Ladakh."

Delhi road robbery: Accused gets bail after 14 months, charges pending

The Saket District Court has granted bail to an accused after 14 months' custody in a case of late-night road robbery, noting the period of custody and the charges yet to be framed

Considering the fact that the matter was fixed for arguments on charge for the last several dates and now the application has been moved on behalf of the prosecution for further investigation shows that there is a likelihood of further delay in the investigation/arguments on charge."
Thus, in view of the above and considering the period of JC already spent by the accused in the present case, the application of the applicant is allowed and accused Danish alias Matka is admitted to bail, subject to his furnishing personal bond in the sum of Rs.50,000 with one surety in the like amount,

Massive forest fire in Shimla's Kasauli doused by IAF, ground teams

A massive forest fire that raged for more than 27 hours in the Kasauli Beat area of Solan district was brought under control on Wednesday following a joint operation by ground teams and the Indian Air Force (IAF)

Eid sacrifice permit cancelled in Mumbai society after community clash

Mumbai Police cancelled the permit for Eid goat sacrifice (Qurbani) at a Goregaon housing society after clashes erupted between two communities

Mahendra Shindeinspector
The permission to carry out slaughtering of sacrificial animals on Eid has been cancelled. The goats will be removed from society tomorrow morning."

CPI(M) leaders detained during protest against ED raid on Vijayan's home

Police on Wednesday detained CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby and several party workers during a protest in Thiruvananthapuram against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Zelenskyy meets US Congressmen, seeks missiles for air defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday met Representatives of the US Congress Richard Blumenthal and Jim Himes and discussed further support for Kyiv to strengthen its air defence as it faces Russian threats

We discussed further support for Ukraine, specifically in strengthening air defence. We have a significant need for anti-ballistic missiles due to constant Russian shelling. I sent a letter to the White House and the U.S. Congress regarding Ukraine's needs for such missiles. And today I also personally handed this letter to the congressmen. We are counting on timely support,
I informed the congressmen about the situation on the front lines, our successful long-range sanctions. Our partners clearly see that Russia is suffering enormous losses. It is important not to allow any weakening of sanctions against the Russian Federation — we talked about this. We are working with the American side on concluding the Drone Deal as well,

AIADMK rift ends? EPS, Velumani factions withdraw petitions

AIADMK factions led by EPS and SP Velumani signalled reconciliation, withdrawing petitions filed after rebel MLAs voted for the ruling TVK

I cannot disclose the contents of the petitions given by two groups of AIADMK. I will go through the petition in detail and let you know about my decision tomorrow morning,
Even after me, no matter how many centuries pass, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will continue to function solely for the welfare of the people,
There is no split in the AIADMK, as was projected in the media. There was only a difference of opinion, and it has now been set right,
This steel fortress, built through the sacrifices of millions of party workers, can no longer be shaken by anyone! From now on, there will be no divisions among us. No one will ever again have a way to destroy this steel fortress. We have only one goal. That is to once again see our 'Two Leaves' flag flying over the Fort,

West Bengal strengthens border security, gives 142 acres to BSF

The move is coupled with a crackdown on undocumented migrants under a 'detect, delete, deport' policy, leading to some leaving the state

There is a lot of trouble going on here right now, so we are leaving. We cannot find any work, and no one is allowing us to stay. It has been two or three years since we arrived here from Bangladesh. We were brought here by another individual. No, I had not (obtained an Aadhaar card or a Ration card). I used to live in the Howrah district. I am a motorcycle mechanic. Ten of us had come. Right now, I am the only one returning,

Sumit Antil, Esha Singh shatter world records in a single day

India witnessed a double celebration of world records in para athletics and shooting as Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated athletes Sumit Antil and Esha Singh for their performances at international events

Sumit Antil has once again rewritten history by breaking his own World Record in the Men's Javelin F64 category with a massive throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open. With this effort, he surpassed his previous World Record of 73.29m, which he had set at the 2022 Asian Para Games."

Prashant Kishor slams Nitish Kumar: 'His own people sold him'

Prashant Kishorjan Suraaj founder
There is a saying: if you associate with the wrong kind of people, only bad things will happen to you. To a certain extent, Nitishji himself is responsible for what has befallen him... When Nitish Kumar showed signs of political weakness, his own people sold him politically. This is clear to the entire populace of Bihar,
Why would a person with a mandate of 202 seats choose to go to the Rajya Sabha?... Aligning with the wrong elements inevitably leads to bad outcomes,
It will not be difficult for Jan Suraaj at all. Jan Suraaj has resolved that Bankipur, which has served as a BJP stronghold for the past 40 years, will be contested by Jan Suraaj with full force, and every effort will be made to ensure that they are defeated there. It is not a question of who the candidate will be,

Swaying Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata deemed unsafe, set for removal

A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is being dismantled due to safety fears after it was seen 'swaying in the wind.' Built by fans for his 'GOAT Tour,' its structural integrity was found to be compromised, prompting its removal

The statue of the Argentine football legend in the city of Kolkata was found unsafe by engineers of the West Bengal government,
Sharadwat Mukherjeewest Bengal MLA
We have noticed that the statue is swaying in the wind,

IPL 2026: 'He doesn't miss' — Pat Cummins lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

RR posted 243/8 and defeated SRH by 47 runs, knocking them out of the tournament and advancing to Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans

I think we're one tiny little bit away from being in the top two as well. So you can't ask for much more. The boys have been fantastic, their attitude all year, the way they've gone about it. Looks like they've really enjoyed the cricket. So I can't ask for anything more,
I think we end up as a really well-rounded team. Praful and Sakib were awesome. Young guys haven't played a lot. I think we're one of the youngest teams to make the playoffs, which shows the talent the coaching group has unearthed,

Prashant Kishor slams Bihar's scarf debate as power play distraction

Prashant Kishorjan Suraaj founder
For power, using scarves, kurtas, skin, and colours to divide society has no significance. The people of Bihar want to know when the colour of poverty will fade from Bihar, when the colour of migration will fade. Whether someone takes a green or yellow scarf doesn't matter,
Prashant Kishorjan Suraaj founder
The proof of this is that the person who is talking about green scarves was himself roaming around with a green scarf until a few years ago. He isn't someone with a saffron scarf,
Prashant Kishorjan Suraaj founder
Just for power, dividing the society by using red and yellow colours won't yield any benefit. The public is watching this, and you'll see it in the results in Bankipur as well,
It's not about candidates,... Today, there was a formal meeting of the party workers. Rambali ji, our senior associate, has been made in charge there."
You use bulldozers on the poor, on the helpless, on the ones who don't have a voice. And you don't have the power or intention to take action against those who have power,
Everyone has decided together that we'll go from house to house, and in the coming month, public contact in Bankipur will be intensified. Opinions will be taken from people, and whatever needs to be done, the BJP will be defeated there at any cost,