April 2002
Efforts to Stop Professional Riots in Gujarat - 2002-04-29
In Gujarat, Defense Minister George Fernandes led a peace march in response to recent communal violence that resulted in numerous civilian deaths. The situation escalated…
Six-Day Stalemate in Indian Parliament Resolved - 2002-04-23
The Indian Parliament's six-day deadlock ended as the Deputy Speaker allowed discussions on opposition proposals regarding violence in Gujarat. The opposition seeks to address the…
End of Parliamentary Deadlock in India - 2002-04-23
The Indian Parliament ended a six-day deadlock when the Deputy Speaker allowed a motion from the opposition to discuss the government's failure to address violent…
Repeated Suspension of Indian Parliament Sessions - 2002-04-22
The Indian Parliament has suspended sessions for the sixth day due to protests from opposition lawmakers regarding the government's response to violent clashes in Gujarat.…
Martial Law in Gujarat, India - 2002-04-22
Martial law has been declared in parts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims that resulted in at least 17 deaths. Opposition…
46 People Killed in Bus Collision in Southern Oman
A tragic bus accident in southern Oman has claimed the lives of 46 individuals, mostly workers from India and Bangladesh. This incident highlights the dangers…
Proposal for Early Elections in India - April 20, 2002
Opposition parties in India are demanding the resignation of the Governor of Gujarat due to his inaction on communal violence that has killed over 800…
Sale of Eight American Radars to India - 2002-04-18
The U.S. is selling eight long-range radars to India for $150 million, marking the first arms deal between the two countries in over a decade.…
Both Houses of the Indian Parliament Adjourned for Two Days
The Indian Parliament was adjourned for two days following opposition demands to dismiss the Chief Minister of Gujarat amid violent clashes between Muslims and Hindus…
Indian Parliament Session Disrupted
The Indian Parliament session was disrupted by opposition lawmakers protesting the government's response to communal violence in Gujarat, which has led to over 800 deaths.…
India - Separation from Coalition - 2002-04-14
The Telugu Desam Party is considering leaving India's coalition government unless the Chief Minister of Gujarat is removed due to his failure to address ongoing…
Strike in Kashmir - 2002-04-12
Muslim militants in Kashmir organized a one-day strike in Srinagar to protest Israeli military actions in Palestine and the oppression of Muslims in the Middle…
Dialogue Between India and the United States - 2002-04-09
A senior U.S. official, Christina Rocca, is in India to discuss bilateral relations, focusing on India's support for the U.S. war on terrorism and its…
Pakistan Will Use Nuclear Weapons Against India if Necessary - April 8, 2002
Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, declared that he would use nuclear weapons against India if pressured. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Kashmir and…
Continued Violence in India - 2002-04-03
In Gujarat, India, communal violence has resulted in the deaths of at least five Muslims, including women and a child, after Hindu rioters set their…
United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council convened to address the Middle East crisis, prompted by Arab diplomats urging pressure on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories. Palestinian…
New Sectarian Violence in India - 2002-04-03
Recent sectarian violence in Gujarat, India, has resulted in at least 8 deaths, including a Muslim family of five. The clashes between Hindu and Muslim…
Fresh Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat
Recent clashes in Gujarat have resulted in at least 6 deaths, with violence primarily occurring in Ahmedabad. The unrest is part of ongoing tensions between…