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Editor South Asian Affairs, New Wave Global | Feminism, freedom, equality | زن، زندگی، آزادی
#Pakistan

Rep AndyBiggs reintroduces the Bill that seeks to strip #Pakistan of the Major Non-NATO Ally status (MNNA).
He has been introducing it every 2yrs since 2017, only to be defeated. But that doesn't stop Indian media from overplaying it with puerile elation😀

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January 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#India gears up for the once-in-12-year pilgrimage, #MahaKumbh2025. Around 1.2 mil attended it in 2013. Only 2nd to the massive Hajj congregation (1.9 mil).
This year they're expecting appx 4 million visitors including 500K+ who’ll stay in tents on the Mela site.
indianexpress.com/article/citi...
ISRO to BARC, agencies pitch in for the big clean-up at Maha Kumbh
During the last Maha Kumbh, which took place 12 years ago in 2013 during the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government, around 12 crore pilgrims had visited the  mela.
indianexpress.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#India

Fascinating. Indian National Congress moves into its new 6-floor HQ on Kotla Road New Delhi from its home of almost 50 yrs on Akber Road.

Which party in Pakistan, BD, SL, Nepal has such an elaborate HQ? But then, India itself is a behemoth!

indianexpress.com/article/poli...
After almost five decades, Congress to bid adieu to 24, Akbar Road, move into a new home
The new AICC headquarters at 9 A, Kotla Road has been in the making for one-and-a-half decades and will be inaugurated by Sonia Gandhi on January 15.
indianexpress.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#Bangladesh

Yunus govt revokes Sheikh Hasina’s passport . This might create hardships for India that has been harboring her on its soil ever since she was deposed.
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina’s passport
Bangladesh revokes passport of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina and 96 others for crackdown on protesters in July-August 2024.
www.thehindu.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:37 AM
#India
How DY Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, contributed to the dominance of the executive branch over the judiciary, defeated secularism, and pandered to the power - watch the fresh episode of #Unraveled on New Wave Global
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#Judiciary
#Democracy
Justice Unmasked: Former Indian CJ Chandrachud’s Legacy and the Struggle for Judicial Independence
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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January 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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In 2024, South Asia faced flawed elections, authoritarianism, economic woes, and human rights crises, yet resilience and demands for accountability highlighted its struggle toward democratic and social reform.
By Marvi Sirmed @marvisirmed.org
thefridaytimes.com/01-Jan-2025/...
South Asia In 2024: Elections, Transitions, And The Struggle For Democracy
In 2024, South Asia faced flawed elections, authoritarianism, economic woes, and human rights crises, yet resilience and demands for accountability highlighted
thefridaytimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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In 2024, South Asia faced flawed elections, authoritarianism, economic woes, and human rights crises, yet resilience and demands for accountability highlighted its struggle toward democratic and social reform.
By Marvi Sirmed @marvisirmed.org

Read more👇
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January 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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His tenure as Prime Minister (2004–2014) was marked by significant accomplishments. India’s GDP growth rate averaged 8% during much of his term, earning it a reputation as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world
By @marvisirmed.org

#ManMohanSingh
thefridaytimes.com/28-Dec-2024/...
Adios, Dr. Manmohan Singh: The Quiet Architect Of India’s Transformation
Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of economic reform, diplomatic efforts for peace, and
thefridaytimes.com
December 28, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of economic reform, diplomatic efforts for peace, and personal integrity. He inspired South Asia with humility and intellect
By Marvi Sirmed @marvisirmed.org
thefridaytimes.com/28-Dec-2024/...
Adios, Dr. Manmohan Singh: The Quiet Architect Of India’s Transformation
Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of economic reform, diplomatic efforts for peace, and
thefridaytimes.com
December 28, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of economic reform, diplomatic efforts for peace, and personal integrity. He inspired South Asia with humility and intellect
By @marvisirmed.org

Read more👇
thefridaytimes.com/28-Dec-2024/...
December 28, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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#GisèlePelicot's ex-husband #DominiquePélicot has been jailed for drugging her and recruiting strangers to #rape her.
He stood trial alongside 50 other #men, 46 of whom were found guilty of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of #SexualAssault.
December 20, 2024 at 3:22 PM
#Nepal

For the first time in its 69-year history, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has elected a female president.

Congratulations to our colleague #NirmalaSharWi (member Nepal Press Union/president of @SAWMSisters Nepal) for winning the FNJ presidency.
✌️🏾🙌🏾
December 15, 2024 at 7:27 AM
#Bangladesh

As anti #Hindu violence rises, how safe Hindus feel in Bangladesh?
Why Hindus are being targeted?
Was the students’ resistance inspired by Islamic extremism?
Journalist @muktadirnewage discusses in Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed @NewWaveGlobal_

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Bangladesh Crisis | Anti-Hindu Violence Rises | Can the Government Tackle the Threat?
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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December 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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"They destroyed everything – everything I had worked for. It was as if we were nothing – our lives didn’t matter."

Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit aje.io/o5l043
December 12, 2024 at 7:23 AM
#Bangladesh
Journalist Farzana Rupa has been out in the death row cell in prison. Simply for doing her job - reporting the truth. Rights groups say the charges are baseless.

Rights advocates demand action from Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who leads the govt.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Detained for reporting..
A global outcry could help her release – add your name!
secure.avaaz.org
December 12, 2024 at 4:38 AM
#India
Two weeks after four Muslim men killed in #Sambhal due to gunshots and continuous denial by the police of using fire arms, police finally admits ‘fired warning shots’

#CommunalViolence
#HinduMuslimConflict

indianexpress.com/article/citi...
Two weeks after four died in Sambhal, police say ‘fired warning shots’
Invokes press freedom to counter BJP charge that OCCRP, partly funded by US, targeted India through Adani reports
indianexpress.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:17 AM
#Syria #HTS #Assad

🎥 New Episode Alert!

Syria’s war reignites, Hezbollah’s ceasefire with Israel hangs by a thread, and the Middle East faces a precarious balance of power.

Join me on Unraveled as Dr. Kamran Bokhari unpacks these critical dynamics. Watch now: youtu.be/b0DyDGf80N8
Syria in Turmoil | Israel Hamas ceasefire | Is a Long-Term Solution Possible?
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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December 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM
#SriLanka🇱🇰

A historic leftist victory has reshaped the nation’s future. What does it mean for democracy, ethnic reconciliation, and sweeping reforms?

Join me & Sulochana Ramiah Mohan to uncover the story behind this seismic shift.

Watch the full episode here:
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NPP's Victory: What Lies Ahead for Sri Lanka Under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake?
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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December 3, 2024 at 5:55 PM
#Pakistan

As the death toll in #Kurram violence crosses 130, @IftikharFirdous, the editor & founder of The Khorasan Diary, joins me to discuss the dimensions of the conflict.
Why it is reductive to call it either just a land dispute or a sectarian conflict.

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Pakistan: Sectarian Turmoil in Kurram | Governance Failures | Can Peace Prevail?
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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December 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Not a single one of the groups calling for sanctions is Bengali or has any connection to Bengali or Bangladeshi Hindus either in the diaspora or India and Bangladesh.
November 29, 2024 at 2:22 AM
#Bangladesh

Hindu American groups seek sanctions against Bangladesh over attacks on minorities.

Hindu community (8% of population) have faced over 200 attacks in 50 districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government

indianexpress.com/article/news...
Hindu American groups seek sanctions against Bangladesh over attacks on minorities
Bangladesh's minority Hindus, which constitute only about 8 per cent of the 170 million population, have faced over 200 attacks in 50-odd districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League gover...
indianexpress.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:17 AM
#Bangladesh

Hindu priest Chinmoy KrishnaDas Brahmachari arrested for sedition/disrespecting national flag. His bail rejected by the court. Clashes errupt between his supporters & police.
A lawyer hacked to death.
Hindu community blamed for the killing.

www.thedailystar.net/news/banglad...
www.thedailystar.net
November 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
#India

#HinduSena Chief claims a temple in #AjmerSharif Dargah like #Kashi & #Mathura. Petitions #Ajmer’s local court. The court issues notices to the Union Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Archaeological Survey of India

indianexpress.com/article/indi...
Petition claims Shiva temple beneath Ajmer Sharif Dargah, court issues notices to minority affairs ministry, ASI
Civil Judge Manmohan Chandel issued notices after Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta claimed in his petition that the dargah -- the mausoleum of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti -- was a Shiva temple.
indianexpress.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:16 AM
#Delhi, #Lahore, #Dhaka—our cities are suffocating, and millions are at risk.

In this episode of Unraveled, @PragyaSrivast94 of @SapanNews joins me to discuss why #SouthAsia must unite to tackle the climate emergency

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/rVxT_c1cG1A

#ClimateCrisis #AQI #Smog
South Asia's Climate Crisis | The Need for Urgent Collaboration | What’s Next for India & Pakistan?
YouTube video by New Wave Global
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November 27, 2024 at 10:40 PM