Assam-origin Ayesha Hazarika creates history, appointed member of Britain's House of Lords
Saturday, 11 May 2024 Ayesha Hazarika, a journalist, broadcaster, and stand-up comic of British-Indian descent with Assamese roots, has been appointed as a member of the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the British Parliament. Born in Bellshill in 1975, she comes from an Indian Muslim family and was raised in Coatbridge, Scotland.
A breach in the Munak Canal caused flooding in Bawana, north-west Delhi. Water Minister Atishi confirmed diversion efforts. Residents waded in knee-deep muddy.. IndiaTimes
As many as 159 wild animals, including nine rhinos, have died so far at Kaziranga National Park due to floods in Assam, according to the park authority on Wednesday. The Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, said that so far, 159 wild animals have died in Kaziranga National Park due to flooding.
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Turkish President Erdogan warns of Israel's potential plans to expand conflict into Lebanon, accusing Western powers of supporting Israel behind the scenes. He criticizes Netanyahu and calls for Muslim countries to show more solidarity with Lebanon. These remarks have sparked tension between Turkey and Israel, with Israeli officials accusing Erdogan of supporting Hezbollah. The ongoing conflict has severely damaged Turkey-Israel relations, with Erdogan positioning Turkey as a strong advocate for Palestinian rights and critic of Israel's actions.
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Authorities in Russia's Dagestan region have identified several individuals with significant backgrounds among those responsible for Sunday’s deadly attacks on places of worship in Derbent and Makhachkala, resulting in at least 20 fatalities. The assailants included a former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and relatives of a regional official, according to reports from the Russian state news agency, TASS. Five attackers involved in the violence were identified by law enforcement sources on Monday. The coordinated attacks targeted multiple places of worship and included a violent confrontation at a police traffic stop in these cities within the Muslim-majority republic. The tragic events resulted in the deaths of 15 police officers and four civilians, including an Orthodox priest.
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Rishi Sunak has spoken in the Commons for the first time as leader of the opposition and welcomed back the Commons Speaker. He congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his election victory and wished him well with the "formidable task" ahead.
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Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to a historic landslide in the 2024 UK general elections, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. This is one of the biggest defeats for Tories in recent years. And make no mistake, the BREXIT policy has played a huge role in this disastrous loss. Will Keir Starmer restore relations with EU or even join EU? Nabanita Sircar answers.
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