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Sukanya Saha

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Sukanya Saha is an Assistant Editor at The New Indian with keen interest in foreign affairs, science, environment, and space exploration. Prior to joining The New Indian, Sukanya was associated with NDTV, India Today, IANS, and Jagran English. In 2022, she topped the BRICS International Journalism Programme. Beyond the newsroom, Sukanya unwinds by watching psychological thrillers, shopping on Etsy, and learning foreign languages.
Ethiopia joined BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
World

BRICS next global superpower, India’s rise to benefit all: Zemedeneh Negatu on Ethiopia’s membership

By Sukanya Saha February 27, 2024

NEW DELHI: Last year saw an unexpected development in geopolitics with the expansion of BRICS, as five new nations were welcomed into the fold: Egypt,…

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INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathi. (Image credit: X)
India

INLD leader’s horrific murder: Possible motive revealed in accused list

By Sukanya Saha February 26, 2024

NEW DELHI: One year before the fatal shooting of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Nafe Singh Rathi in Haryana’s Jhajjar district, he faced allegations…

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Indian-origin writer claims denied entry to Bengaluru, deported to UK (Image credit: NitashaKaul/X)
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Indian-origin author barred entry to Bengaluru, deported to UK

By Sukanya Saha February 26, 2024

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a UK-based professor of Indian origin alleged that upon arriving at Bengaluru airport, she was refused entry despite being invited by…

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Gyanvapi Mosque: Hindu prayers permitted in cellar as Allahabad HC dismisses appeal.
India

Gyanvapi mosque: Hindu rituals to carry on in cellar after Allahabad HC dismisses plea

By Sukanya Saha February 26, 2024

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Allahabad High Court rejected the appeal from the Gyanvapi Mosque committee challenging the Varanasi district court’s ruling permitting prayers in…

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New criminal laws to replace IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act.
India

New criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act set to enforce starting July 1

By Sukanya Saha February 24, 2024

NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the government announced that the three novel criminal statutes, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the…

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SP MP from Moradabad ST Hasan (Image source: X)
India

SP MP asserts Muslims will adhere to Shariat amid Himanta’s law repeal move

By Sukanya Saha February 24, 2024

NEW DELHI: In response to the Assam government’s decision to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP ST Hasan…

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Pakistan polls: Rawalpindi commissioner admits to election manipulation, steps down.
World

Pakistan bureaucrat takes accountability for election tampering, quits

By Sukanya Saha February 17, 2024

NEW DELHI: A high-ranking Pakistani official has stepped down, acknowledging involvement in tampering with the outcomes of the February 8 national elections amid extensive demonstrations.…

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How Modi's temple diplomacy champions Indian heritage on the global stage.
India

Modi’s temple diplomacy: Promoting Indian heritage on global stage

By Sukanya Saha February 15, 2024

NEW DELHI: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s temple diplomacy has emerged as a cornerstone of the nation’s soft power strategy, fostering…

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Democrats express frustration at special counsel report scrutinising Biden's memory. (Image credit: X)
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Democrats angered by special counsel report questioning Biden’s memory

By Sukanya Saha February 12, 2024

NEW DELHI: Democrats are furious over a special counsel report, heightening concerns regarding US President Biden’s memory, amplifying a longstanding issue that poses a significant…

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