Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | Canadian Police arrest members of ‘hit squad’
The Canadian police on May 3 arrested three members of an alleged hit squad investigators in Ottawa consider was tasked by the Government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in 2023, in response to a media report. The ties between India and Canada got here below extreme pressure following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September in 2023 of the “potential” involvement of Indian brokers within the killing of Nijjar.
Top wrestlers criticise Brij Bhushan’s son getting BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls
Top Olympic wrestlers have criticised BJP for fielding the son of their former federation chief in nationwide elections, regardless of his father being charged with sexually harassing feminine wrestlers. Scores of wrestlers got here out in protest final 12 months looking for prison motion in opposition to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP.
The Supreme Court forewarned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday that it might “consider” granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal within the excise coverage case as a result of ongoing Lok Sabha election. “Let me make it clear, we may consider interim bail because of elections,” Justice Sanjiv Khanna knowledgeable Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, showing for the ED.
India press freedom rating falls, says Reporters sans Frontieres
India’s rating within the World Press Freedom Index fell during the last 12 months, from 36.62 to 31.28, in response to Reporters Without Borders (RSF for Reporters sans Frontières), which places collectively an annual index of freedom loved by journalists in 180 jurisdictions. India’s rank improved from 161 in 2023 to 159 in 2024, however this was as a result of different nations had slipped of their rankings. The authorities has prior to now dismissed worldwide rankings of freedoms in India as propaganda.
Manipur teams mark one 12 months of battle with cry for peace, justice
Both Kuki-Zo and Meitei teams on Friday held occasions throughout Manipur and in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to mark one 12 months since the start of the continuing ethnic battle in Manipurbetween the 2 communities, with a number of Kuki-Zo and Meitei organisations calling for peace and making their case earlier than the Centre.
BJP ought to reply allegations of harassment in opposition to Governor: CM Mamata Banerjee
The tears of the lady who levelled allegations of sexual assault in opposition to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose had been coronary heart-breaking, the State’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned on May 3. “Yesterday, a young woman who worked at Raj Bhavan came out and spoke against the Governor’s harassment… Yesterday, the tears of the woman broke my heart,” the Chief Minister mentioned at an election rally, including that she has seen the lady’s video testimony.
India, Indonesia agree to boost collaboration in defence trade, maritime safety
India and Indonesia on Friday agreed to boost collaboration in areas of defence trade, maritime safety and multilateral cooperation on the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee assembly held in New Delhi. It was chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary-General of Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities in Pakistan has applied measures requiring Chinese residents to journey with armoured autos whereas within the area, Dawnreported. This determination was disclosed by a senior police official throughout a gathering held on May 1.
China launches lunar probe mission to gather samples for first time from far aspect of moon
China on May 3 launched a lunar probe mission to gather samples for the primary time from the far aspect of the moon and convey them to Earth for scientific research. The Chang’e-6 mission is tasked with amassing after which returning samples from the moon’s far aspect to Earth — the primary endeavour of its type within the historical past of human lunar exploration, China National Space Administration (CNSA) mentioned.
Dominate the center overs and win the match. That appears to be the flavour of the Indian Premier League this season. The identical was on show on the Wankhede Stadium on Friday because the Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a convincing win regardless of having its again to the wall early on within the recreation.
Twenty20 World Cup West Indies squad | Rovman Powell to guide, rookie Shamar referred to as in
Rajasthan Royals energy-hitter Rovman Powell will lead a robust West Indies squad, full of among the world’s greatest franchise freelancers, within the upcoming T20 World Cup within the Americas. One of the distinguished names included is rookie tempo sensation Shamar Joseph, who is part of Lucknow Super Giants on this version of IPL.