Bangladesh interim govt’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus acquitted in graft case
D: Muhammad Yunus was Sunday acquitted in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over the misappropriation of funds from the Grameen Telecom Workers and Employees Welfare Fund, three days after he took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to a media report. Judge Md Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge’s […]
72 killed as protesters and ruling party supporters clash in Bangladesh
Dhaka: At least 72 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and the ruling party supporters in different parts of Bangladesh on the first day of the non-cooperation movement over a government jobs quota system. The clashes broke out this […]
NDA will form govt again in 2029: Amit Shah
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the opposition parties for raising questions about the strength of the NDA government at the Centre, saying the alliance will not only complete its term but also form the government in 2029. Shah made the remarks addressing a gathering here after inaugurating the 24×7 Manimajra water […]
Mobile internet restored in violence-hit Bangladesh
Dhaka: The mobile internet connection was restored in Bangladesh on Sunday, 10 days after it was restricted by the authorities across the country to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst the deadly nationwide violence over reforms in the quota system in government jobs. Addressing a press conference here, Minister of State […]
Basement deaths: MCD cracks down on ‘illegal’ coaching centres, seals 13 in Old Rajinder Nagar
New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has started action against illegal coaching centres and will set up a high-level committee to probe the flooding of the basement of a coaching institute which led to three civil services aspirants’ deaths, an official said on Sunday. A team of the civic body reached the Old Rajinder […]
Bangladesh’s top court scales back government jobs quota after deadly unrest killed scores
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants, in a partial victory for student protesters after days of nationwide unrest and deadly clashes between police and demonstrators that have killed scores of people. Students, frustrated by shortages of good jobs, have been demanding an end to a […]
Muharram observed with ‘tazia’ processions, 3 in UP electrocuted to death
New Delhi: Muslims took out ‘tazia’ processions across the country and offered special prayers as they observed Muharram — the martyrdom of Imam Hussain — on Wednesday, even as three people were killed and more than 20 others were injured as ‘tazias’ came in contact with high-tension wires. In Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of Shia […]
Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally in Pennsylvania; Calls for unity
Washington: Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life when a young gunman fired multiple shots at the former US president at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear, an incident that could dramatically change the already volatile political scene ahead of the high-stakes presidential election. Trump, 78, was addressing his supporters at […]
PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on his birthday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 89th birthday and wished him a quick recovery following his knee surgery. Modi said on X, “Sent my greetings to His Holiness @DalaiLama on the occasion of his 89th birthday. Pray for his quick recovery after knee surgery, good health […]