Bangladeshi woman who came to TN for cancer treatment unable to return home

A woman from Bangladesh who had come to Tamil Nadu for cancer treatment was stranded at Chennai Airport due to the tense situation prevailing in the country.

BJP's Dilip Ghosh voices concerns for Bangladeshi people amid political crisis

Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Ghosh voiced his concern for the people of the country, stating that the future for Bengalis living in Bangladesh looks bleak.

'TAGORE'S LEGACY IS DISHONOURED DAILY...', SAYS JAIRAM RAMESH

On the 83rd anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’s death, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh said that Tagore’s legacy is disrespected every day.

'Not the time for blame game': Congress MP Venugopal on Wayanad landslides

As rescue and relief operations in landslide-hit areas of Kerala’s Wayanad entered its ninth consecutive day, Congress Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday said that this is not the time for a blame game.

BSF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION ALONG INDO-BANGLADESH BORDER

Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) North Bengal Frontier has reviewed security measures along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

'Hasina, associates fled almost empty-handed'

Forced to leave their country, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates had to rush to save themselves and most of the members who arrived in India with her did not even get time to carry along essentials with them on way to India.

Yunus appeals for calm, Army says can't fill void left by police

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh’s interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody “to stay calm” and “refrain from all kinds of violence” as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

Bill to amend Waqf Act likely today

A Bill aimed at amending 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 is expected to be presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, according to top government sources.

LS passes Finance Bill

The Finance Bill 2024 was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday evening with a few amendments moved by the government.

Slugfest ensues as Oppn cries foul; PM roots for her comeback

As hopes of over billion people dashed after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified, A slugfest ensued with politicians trading barbs on just who was responsible for the mess.

A BILLION HOPES CRUSHED UNDER 100 GRAMS

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Paris Olympics for weighing 100g more than permissible limit Wrestling Federation of India has filed appeal to United World Wrestling to reconsider decision to disqualify Vinesh

UK Calls For UN-Led Probe Into Bangladesh Protests

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy expressed concern regarding the Bangladesh situation and stated that everyone needs to work together to end this violence.

Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Men's Javelin Final With Massive Throw

Defending Olympic champion and World Championships gold medalist Neeraj Chopra registered a huge throw of 89.34 metres in Group B of the men's javelin throw qualification round at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday and made his way into the finals.

Hasina May Not Get Legal Cover In UK, Other Options On Cards

Even as news reports said former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's plan to travel to London has hit a roadblock following the UK's hesitation to provide her refuge, her son Sajeed Wajed has said Hasina hasn't sought asylum anywhere.

Bangladesh: Students Want Yunus To Head Interim Govt

Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenge, Dhaka Tribune reported.

Ethiopian Chebet claims gold in women's 5000m, Hodgkinson tops 800m final

Ethiopia's Beatrice Chebet ran all the way to bag the gold in the women's 5000m event in the ongoing Paris Olympics at Stade de France.

Amid West Asia tensions, Biden, Harris receive updates on threats by Iran, proxies

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday stated that he has been briefed in the Situation Room on developments in West Asia, amid escalating tensions in the region.

KAMALA PICKS MINNESOTA GUV AS HER RUNNING MATE

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, has announced Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate on Tuesday.

SITUATION DETERIORATING. NO END TO THIS TRAGIC TREND: IRANIAN ENVOY

Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi said the current situation in West Asia is deteriorating amid escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, adding that there is no horizon in sight for the end of the \"tragic trend\" in Gaza.

2008 MALEGAON BLAST: SC DECLINES KULKARNI'S PLEA ON SANCTION

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined the T plea filed by Sameer Kulkarni, one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, challenging the sanction taken to prosecute him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was not proper.

Sebi proposes relaxing norms for investment advisers, analysts; floats consultation paper

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed relaxing net-worth, qualification and experience requirements for investment advisers and research analysts, a move aimed at curbing the activities of unregulated financial influencers.

GOVT APPOINTS C S SETTY AS SBI CHAIRMAN

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) hasapproved Challa Sreenivasulu Setty's appointment as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), effective on or after August 28, 2024.

Health dept filed false affidavit without my knowledge: Bharadwaj

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday that a conspiracy is being hatched by LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, his lawyer and the Health Secretary to keep Delhi sick and in line with this, they have filed false affidavits against him in the court.

SC RESERVES ORDER ON SISODIA'S BAIL PLEA IN EXCISE POLICY CASE

Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the probe agencies, raised apprehension that witnesses may be influenced

ED files supplementary chargesheet against Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed its supplementary charge sheet on Tuesday against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and other accused in the land for job scam case in the Rouse Avenue Court.

NAXAL AFFECTED REGIONS CONSTRICTED TO 38 DISTRICTS BY APRIL 2024: MHA

The geographical spread of Left Wing Extremism (LWE)violence has substantially reduced from 126 across 10 states in 2013 to only 38 districts in nine states by April 2024, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

BSP extends support to Centre on decisions regarding Bangladesh

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati extended her party's support to the decisions of the central government in the matter regarding Bangladesh.

Himachal: Flood-affected have not received fund allocated by Centre, claims Kangana

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday targeted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu over the allocation of central government's fund to the people saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives funds to Chief Minister Sukhu but he does not give it to the people.

RELIANCE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR LANDSLIDE-HIT WAYANAD

The Reliance Foundation has come forward and announced immediate on-ground relief and long-term development initiatives to support the landslide-hit communities of Wayanad on Tuesday.

Foreign link to social media posts fanning anti-Hasina sentiment exposed

The fast-moving developments in Bangladesh, including removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have highlighted how social media was manipulated to manufacture public discourse in Bangladesh with dangerous implications.