In the past three days, jailbreaks near the Indian border in Bangladesh have heightened security concerns. Over 700 inmates fled from three prisons, including Kashimpur Central Jail and Sherpur District Jail. Indian authorities, particularly the BSF, are conducting village coordination meetings and advising villagers to watch for suspicious activities to prevent infiltration.
Read MoreThe Election Commission announced elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across nine states on September 3, following vacancies created by newly elected Lok Sabha members. The BJP is expected to win 7 of these seats, raising its tally in the Upper House to 94. The NDA’s combined strength will be 117, just shy of...
Read MoreAt IIT Bombay, core engineering careers gained popularity among graduates, with equal numbers entering industrial and tech firms. Job satisfaction and work-life balance were top priorities. Notably, many graduates praised the new curricula and research opportunities. Mumbai and Bengaluru were common post-graduation destinations. Placements were reported as stressful, and few graduates pursued entrepreneurship.
Read MoreIn response to the Kanchanjungha Express tragedy, Indian Railways announced plans to implement unified rules for loco pilots concerning speed and precautions during signal failures. The railway will deploy the Kavach system on 5,000 km and install automatic train protection on 9,000 km track by March 2025. New trains will come pre-installed with Kavach...
Read MoreA mob attacked Bangladeshi folk singer Rahul Ananda’s 140-year-old home in Dhaka, ransacking and setting it on fire, causing the loss of 3,000 handcrafted musical instruments. The incident forced Ananda and his family into hiding. The act has been widely condemned, with many stressing it tarnishes the country’s image amid ongoing protests against PM...
Read MoreFollowing Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as PM, Awami League members and minorities in Bangladesh faced a severe backlash, forced into hiding. Reports emerged of targeted violence, arson, and abduction, with the army chief’s announcement of an interim government offering some relief. Residents called for effective law enforcement to restore safety. Chhatra League is the student...
Read MoreNasa announced that Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft might be unsafe for astronaut returns, raising the possibility of using SpaceX to bring Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams back to Earth in February 2025. Initially planned for eight days, the mission has been extended due to propulsion issues in Starliner. Nasa and Boeing are working on resolving...
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