Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate distrubuted portfolios to the cabinet after he took oath as Bangladesh’s interim leader.. Yunus will be overseeing 27 ministries, including defense and education. This comes after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid protests. The cabinet includes career diplomat Mohammad Touhid Hossain, retired brigadier general M Sakhawat Hossain, former...
Read MoreRicky Ponting, after parting ways with Delhi Capitals, expressed his desire to continue coaching in the IPL. Ponting stated the team might be looking for an Indian coach to replace him. Despite a lack of awards during his tenure, Ponting remains eager for future opportunities while ruling out international coaching roles due to other...
Read MoreAir India announced the immediate suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv due to the unrest in the Middle East. The airline assured it is monitoring the situation closely and is prioritizing passenger and crew safety. Passengers with confirmed bookings will receive a full refund. Operations had previously been suspended until August...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases connected to the Delhi excise policy scam. Sisodia was released on a personal bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties. The court emphasized the importance of bail as a rule and noted that prolonged detention violates fundamental...
Read MoreDelhi Police’s special cell apprehended an Islamic State (IS) operative, Rizwan Ali, on the Delhi-Faridabad border, preventing a major attack ahead of Independence Day. Ali had been on the ‘most wanted’ list after escaping Pune Police’s custody in July 2023 and had a Rs 3 lakh bounty on his head. An FIR under UAPA...
Read MoreThe deadly effects of COVID might be over but it’s still pretty much in the air and continues to take a toll, with American sprinter Noah Lyles being the latest to get affected by the virus, which led to his disappointing bronze-medal finish in his favourite 200m event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
Read MoreJapan’s earthquake scientists warned of a potential ‘megaquake’ in the future, which could cause massive loss of life. The Japan Meteorological Association issued this advisory under new guidelines post the 2011 disasters, cautioning about strong shaking and large tsunamis from the Nankai Trough, a significant subduction zone with past destructive quakes.
Read MoreThree Class XII students from a government school in Nanguneri, Tirunelveli district were detained for bringing a knife to school to allegedly attack a teacher over low marks. The teacher alerted the police, who seized the knife and took the students into custody. The incident highlights a concerning trend of student violence in the...
Read MoreIn a major shot in the arm for wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s fight for a silver medal after her dramatic disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle event from the Paris Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear the Indian athlete’s plea today, where she will be represented by the country’s top lawyer Harish...
Read MoreAs attacks on Awami League leaders persisted, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former PM Sheikh Hasina, expressed readiness to enter politics to save the party. He indicated the leadership vacuum demanded his involvement. Joy critiqued the BNP-Jamaat alliance and appreciated PM Narendra Modi for aiding his mother amidst the political turmoil.
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