On August 27, the West Bengal Governor criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of defying a Supreme Court order. The same day, Kolkata Police clashed with protesters during the Nabanna March, which was organized to demand justice for a trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The protest turned chaotic as demonstrators broke through barricades, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The authorities responded with tear gas, water cannons, and lath-charges to disperse the crowd. This aggressive response further escalated tensions, as protesters expressed their outrage over the crime. The situation highlighted growing unrest and dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of both the criminal case and the broader issues of governance.
28 August,2024 05:06 PM IST
Hezbollah has launched a series of strikes against Israel in response to the recent killing of a senior military commander. This action follows Israel’s preemptive strikes, which it claimed were aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah rocket launchers. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has stated that its latest attack is complete but has left open the possibility of future retaliation. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the conflict is far from over, indicating ongoing military readiness and potential for further escalation. The exchange underscores the heightened tensions and the fragility of the current ceasefire, with both sides signaling a readiness for continued confrontation. Watch video.
26 August,2024 11:36 AM IST
On Sunday, Hezbollah retaliated against Israel with a large-scale assault, launching hundreds of rockets and drones. This attack was in response to the recent killing of Fuad Shukr, a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, in Beirut. The group claimed responsibility for firing over 320 Katyusha rockets, targeting 11 military sites in Israel. In preparation for this offensive, Israeli jets struck targets in Lebanon, as military officials anticipated the imminent barrage. Hezbollah described the rocket fire as the "first phase" of their retaliation, suggesting that their full response would unfold over a longer period. As tensions escalated, Israel's cabinet convened to deliberate on their strategic response to the ongoing conflict.
25 August,2024 03:00 PM IST
In a shocking incident from France, Fouga Magister jet flying over the Mediterranean Sea crashed into the sea during French Airshow on August 16. A pilot onboard died on Friday, August 16, after the jet he was flying crashed in Lavandou, southern France. Eyewitness footage captured the moment of the crash, that showed the plane having being lost its control crashed into the sea. The French Authorities have addressed that an enquiry is underway to examine the cause that led to the Air crash. The airshow was part of a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' D-Day landings in Provence. The airshow involved the French Air Force's 'Patrouille de France' aerobatics team, which cancelled its demonstration after the accident.
18 August,2024 11:12 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
