ISLAMABAD: (Feb 13) Pakistan’s top political leadership on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority in the parliamentary elections. BNP claimed victory in the crucial national election held after the 2024 youth-led uprising that resulted in the fall of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami… Continue reading Pakistan’s top leadership congratulates BNP on Bangladesh polls victory
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Not Spectacle, But Substance: Satinder Sartaaj’s 50,000-Strong Delhi Crowd Hints at a Shift
NEW DELHI: ON SATURDAY NIGHT: a packed 50,000-seat stadium in the national capital witnessed something that felt larger than a live performance. There were moments when tens of thousands stood in stillness, listening intently to verses steeped in reflection. The applause, when it came, felt earned rather than prompted. In an era defined by high-energy… Continue reading Not Spectacle, But Substance: Satinder Sartaaj’s 50,000-Strong Delhi Crowd Hints at a Shift
PM on day-long visit to Assam on Saturday to launch Moran ELF, other projects
GUWAHATI: (Feb 13) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to conduct a day-long visit to Assam on Saturday, when he will launch several projects, including an emergency landing facility (ELF) at Moran, and address BJP workers. This would be his third visit in three months to Assam, where assembly elections are due in a couple… Continue reading PM on day-long visit to Assam on Saturday to launch Moran ELF, other projects
TN CM announces depositing Rs 5000 aid each to 1.31 cr women entitlement beneficiaries
CHENNAI: (Feb 13) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday said the state government has deposited Rs 5,000 each to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries of the government’s women entitlement scheme. Also, he announced to double the monthly grant to Rs 2,000 if his DMK party was voted to power in the upcoming Assembly… Continue reading TN CM announces depositing Rs 5000 aid each to 1.31 cr women entitlement beneficiaries
Modi congratulates BNP’s Tarique Rahman on ‘decisive victory’ in Bangladesh polls
NEW DELHI: (Feb 13) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warmly greeted Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his “decisive victory” in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals. “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a… Continue reading Modi congratulates BNP’s Tarique Rahman on ‘decisive victory’ in Bangladesh polls
We played a complete game: WI captain Hope after 30-run win over England
MUMBAI: (Feb 11) West Indies captain Shai Hope said that his side played a “complete game” in the comprehensive win over England in their T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday. Sherfane Rutherford (76 not out) and Gudakesh Motie (3/32) thwarted England’s charge twice to help West Indies win their key Group C match by… Continue reading We played a complete game: WI captain Hope after 30-run win over England
Threat email sent to Salman’s brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma; sender claims Bishnoi link
MUMBAI: (Feb 12) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the heels of actor Ranveer Singh getting a threat through WhatsApp. The sender of the email to Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence… Continue reading Threat email sent to Salman’s brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma; sender claims Bishnoi link
Voting begins in Bangladesh’s crucial parliamentary elections
DHAKA: (Feb 12) Voting began on Thursday morning in Bangladesh’s crucial general election — the first since the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina in massive nationwide protests in August 2024. The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 am (local time) and will continue until 4:30 pm.… Continue reading Voting begins in Bangladesh’s crucial parliamentary elections
No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labelled that way?
MARYLAND: (Feb 12) We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People label other species as “primitive” or “ancient” and use terms like “higher” and “lower” animals. This anthropocentric perspective was entrenched in 1866, when German scientist Ernst Haeckel drew one of the first trees of life. He placed “Man,” clearly labelled,… Continue reading No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labelled that way?
Tobacco baron’s son arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case
KANPUR: (Feb 12) Police on Thursday arrested Shivam Mishra, son of local tobacco baron K K Mishra, in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini crash that left several people injured on the VIP Road earlier this week, the police chief said. Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal told PTI that the 35-year-old would be produced in a… Continue reading Tobacco baron’s son arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case