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Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman a day after Rahman was elected chief before the Feb 12 elections. BNP said the brief courtesy call came as the party emerged as the frontrunner, with Jamaat-e-Islami as its main rival. The Awami League was disbanded after its 2024 ouster and barred from polls […]
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman a day after Rahman was elected chief before the Feb 12 elections. BNP said the brief courtesy call came as the party emerged as the frontrunner, with Jamaat-e-Islami as its main rival. The Awami League was disbanded after its 2024 ouster and barred from polls […]
Youth in Hyderabad staged their third protest this week over delays in Telangana’s job calendar notifications. Demonstrators accused authorities of detaining them at Chikkadapally library. The protests target the Congress govt’s unfulfilled promise of timely recruitment for 2 lakh jobs. Opposition BRS and BJP criticised police action against protestors.
The West Bengal CM condemned the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling it an “alarming assault” on citizens’ dignity, livelihood, and rights. She cited economist Amartya Sen receiving notices as evidence of institutional arrogance and criticized insensitive hearings. The drive, she warned, has caused fear, panic, and 77 linked deaths.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to consider a retired government employee’s plea to include his live-in partner of over 40 years and their children in the Pension Payment Order. The Bench noted he never hid the relationship. Denying post-retirement benefits as “grave misconduct” was held erroneous.
The SBI has announced new rules that increase ATM interchange fees. According to the revised policy, any withdrawal beyond the free limit at other banks’ ATMs will now incur a charge of ₹23 plus GST, up from the previous fee of ₹21. Additionally, the fees for non-cash transactions, such as balance inquiries, have increased from […]
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defended the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, assuring it safeguards linguistic minorities, including Kannada and Tamil speakers. He emphasized India’s diversity must be celebrated, not imposed. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah opposed the bill, citing constitutional rights and urging inclusive dialogue to protect linguistic freedoms.
President Trump urged U.S. oil executives, including ExxonMobil, to invest $100 billion in Venezuela, claiming security and U.S. oversight. ExxonMobil CEO called the country “un-investable” due to past asset seizures. The White House aims to control Venezuelan oil sales, and increase production, while critics denounce the move as “imperialism.”
Ahmed Sheikh, a Jammu and Kashmir resident, was detained at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir for attempting to offer namaz near Sita Rasoi. Security agencies are interrogating him, recovering minor items but no weapons. Authorities are verifying his background and intentions. Meanwhile, the district banned non-veg food delivery and cautioned hotels and homestays near the temple.
Joy Mahapatro, a Hindu youth from Sunamganj, Bangladesh, was beaten and poisoned to death, in what his family calls a premeditated murder. Violence against Hindus has surged following radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. India condemned the attacks, urging Bangladesh’s interim government to act swiftly and protect minority communities from violence.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi accused the BJP of pursuing a “divide and rule” strategy, creating unprecedented hatred and depriving people of education. Speaking ahead of Mumbai municipal elections, he defended Mumbai’s integrity against privatization. He criticised BJP ministers’ divisive language and the silence of senior leaders.
Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan called for a “principled relook” of India’s film certification system, advocating transparency, and written justifications for edits. Citing stalled releases like Jana Nayagan, he urged the film industry to engage constructively with the govt to protect artistic freedom and uphold constitutional and democratic values.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the 2026 Package Preference Phase via the Nusuk Hajj platform. Pilgrims can compare and select up to five preferred service packages, make instalment deposits, and add family members. The ministry emphasized using only the official platform to ensure secure bookings and avoid unauthorised providers.
Delhi Capitals open their WPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, with the evening clash starting at 7 PM. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, MI will be playing their 2nd game in 2 days and aim to rebound quickly. They enter the contest after suffering a defeat to RCB in […]
In Bihar, a famous pickle is made from the rare small Chepuwa fish found in the Gandak River, cherished for its unique taste. Mixed with salt, spices, and oil, it is sun-dried, nutritious, and highly flavorful, creating strong market demand among food lovers. Due to its scarcity, this delicacy is not easily available, and prices […]