Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres presented the award, hailing her as a "true leader and role model." Major Sen served with the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, commanding the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to gender equality and women's empowerment. This honor highlights her dedication and commitment to peacekeeping and gender advocacy.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Indian Army Major Radhika Sen as a "true leader and role model" while presenting her with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Major Sen, serving in the Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), was honored for her exemplary service, particularly in engaging with conflict-affected communities. She expressed gratitude on behalf of her colleagues and emphasized the importance of gender-sensitive peacekeeping. Major Sen is the second Indian Peacekeeper to receive this honor, highlighting India's significant contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts, with nearly 2,000 Indian personnel serving in MONUSCO.

India expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives in a recent Israeli airstrike on a displacement camp in Rafah, Gaza. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized, "The heartbreaking loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah is a matter of deep concern for us." Jaiswal further stated, "We have consistently called for protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict." India reiterated its support for a two-state solution, recognizing Palestine's sovereignty and independence.

A Vancouver court has sentenced Indian immigration agent Brijesh Mishra to three years in jail for a Canadian visa scam. Mishra, 37, pleaded guilty to three charges related to misrepresentation and communicating false information. He was arrested after a Canadian Border Services Agency investigation found he had issued dozens of fake college admission letters to Indian students between 2016 and 2020. Mishra apologized in court for his crimes, which defrauded students seeking to study in Canada. The case highlights the need for vigilance in combating immigration fraud.

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, will receive the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her exceptional service with the UN mission in Congo. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present the award on May 30, International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Major Sen served as Commander of MONUSCO's Engagement Platoon in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2023 to 2024. A biotech engineer and Indian Army officer, she is a "true leader and role model," according to Guterres. Her dedication and service have made a significant impact in promoting gender equality and peacekeeping efforts.

Amal Bose, a 54-year-old Indian-origin surgeon, faces 14 counts of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in Lancashire, UK. The allegations, made by six female staff members, cover incidents between 2017 and 2022. Bose, who was head of the cardiovascular surgery department, was suspended following a police investigation initiated in March 2023. Released on bail, he is scheduled to appear in court on June 7. The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has assured continued safe patient care amidst the ongoing case.

Srinivasan Sivaraman, a 40-year-old Indian-origin cleaning operations manager in Singapore, died on May 23 after inhaling toxic fumes at the Choa Chu Kang Waterworks. Sivaraman and two Malaysian workers were found unconscious due to hydrogen sulphide gas exposure. Sivaraman was declared dead at the hospital, while the other workers remain in intensive care. His body was repatriated to Tamil Nadu for final rites. Sivaraman's wife and two daughters, who arrived in Singapore earlier in May, were set to travel to Malaysia before his untimely death. The family returned to their hometown, struggling with the tragic loss.

Indian students in Prince Edward Island, Canada, began a full hunger strike on May 28, protesting recent immigration cuts that threaten their residency status. These students, facing deportation due to changes in provincial laws, have abstained from all food and water. Their demands include exempting those who arrived before July 2023 from the new restrictions. The cuts reduce permanent residency nominations by 25%, citing strain on healthcare and housing. Protestors claim the government has ignored their pleas and vow to escalate the protests until their voices are heard .

Indian peacekeeper Major Radhika Sen, who served with the UN mission in Congo from March 2023 to April 2024, will be honored with the UN military gender advocate award. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present the award on May 30, marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Sen, the second Indian to receive this award, was praised for her leadership and dedication. She emphasized the importance of gender-sensitive peacekeeping, stating, "Peace begins with all of us in our beautiful diversity!" The award recognizes efforts in promoting the principles of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted on Tuesday that Pakistan violated the 1999 Lahore Declaration with India. Referring to the Kargil conflict, Sharif acknowledged the fault lay with Pakistan. Signed by Sharif and then Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Lahore Declaration aimed at promoting peace and security. However, General Pervez Musharraf's infiltration into Kargil led to a war a few months later. Sharif also accused Pakistan's ISI of orchestrating his 2017 removal from office to bring Imran Khan to power. Sharif was re-elected as President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) party.