A group of protestors demonstrated outside the United Nations headquarters in New York against Bangladesh chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of illegally seizing power and inciting violence. They called for his resignation, highlighting attacks on minorities and urging global leaders to intervene for peace in Bangladesh.
Read MoreIndia is ramping up its artillery capabilities along the China frontier by adding more long-range precision firepower. The Army will induct 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled guns, additional Dhanush howitzers, Sharang guns, and Pinaka rocket systems. Efforts are also being made to boost indigenous ammunition production to address global supply chain disruptions.
Read MoreNishikant Dubey of BJP and TMC’s Mahua Moitra, who had a previous clash over cash-for-query charges resulting in Moitra’s expulsion from Lok Sabha, are now on the same parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology. Dubey chairs the committee with members including Kangana Ranaut of BJP, Jaya Bachchan of SP, and music composer...
Read MoreThe Israeli military executed a large-scale airstrike on Hezbollah’s headquarters in southern Beirut, targeting leader Hassan Nasrallah. The bombardment destroyed multiple buildings and caused significant damage. Lebanon reported two deaths and 76 injuries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short his US visit to address the situation, intensifying regional tensions.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has reprimanded the Commission of Air Quality Management for its failure to address stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, leading to severe winter air pollution in Delhi. Despite the CAQM Act providing extensive powers, no effective measures have been implemented. The court calls for concrete actions and accountability from officials.
Read MoreAt least 64 people have been killed in renewed violence between Pashtun Sunni and Shia tribes in Pakistan’s Kurram district, despite a ceasefire signed last month. The clashes began over land disputes and have led to road closures, food shortages, and school shutdowns in the region bordering Afghanistan. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber...
Read MoreAn office-bearer from Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office has accused Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim’s OSD, Kalicharan Bandyopadhyay, of extorting money using Banerjee’s name. The complaint was lodged at Shakespeare Sarani PS. Mayor Hakim defended his OSD and questioned the need for a police complaint without prior departmental inquiry. A preliminary probe is ongoing.
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