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Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

9Sep

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Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

Bangladesh is initiating legal proceedings to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she fled following violent protests last month. Mohammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), confirmed the government’s decision under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina faces charges linked to the violence during the protests, which led to hundreds of deaths. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after protests against her government resulted in a violent crackdown, leaving hundreds, including students, dead.Authorities accuse her of playing a direct role in the massacres, and they have already named her in two murder cases. They have also arrested several of her former ministers and advisers for their involvement...

Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates

8Sep

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Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates

Recent ethnic violence in Manipur, a northeastern state in India, has claimed the lives of six people, including one civilian. The ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities intensified after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special privileges and job quotas to the Meiteis, privileges previously held by the tribal Kukis. Since the clashes erupted in May 2023, over 225 people have died, and around 60,000 have fled their homes. The latest violence on Saturday saw gunfire, resulting in the highest death toll in a single day. For the first time, militants reportedly used drones to drop explosives, increasing the severity of the conflict. However, Kuki groups denied any involvement in using drones. In Jiribam district, armed groups from both sides ...

India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

7Aug

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India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

In response to the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, India has implemented a curfew in border areas to maintain order and security. The political turmoil began when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the capital, Dhaka, and sought asylum in New Delhi. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has enforced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am in all areas of Meghalaya within 200 meters of the Bangladeshi border. This decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the unstable situation in Bangladesh and its potential impact on India. India shares a 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, with 915.35 kilometers of it being unfenced. Five Indian states, including West Bengal and Meghalaya, are adjacent to Bangladesh, making border security a critical issue. The BSF is currently on...

Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

5Aug

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Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

On August 5th, Pakistan observes Youm-e-Istehsal to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people and to protest India's actions in Occupied Kashmir. A special walk from the Foreign Office to D-Chowk in Islamabad is held to express this support, with prominent figures and citizens participating. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted India's illegal actions to undermine the disputed status of Kashmir and to alter its demographic and political landscape. He stressed that these actions violate international laws, including Security Council resolutions and the 4th Geneva Convention. According to President Zardari, India's internal laws and court decisions cannot defeat the Kashmiri people's just struggle, which has lasted for seven decades. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also addres...

Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot, Babar Azam Maintains Third Position in ICC Test Rankings

3Aug

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Sports

Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot, Babar Azam Maintains Third Position in ICC Test Rankings

LONDON: England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings following a standout series against the West Indies. Root’s impressive performance, including 291 runs over three matches and an innings of 87 in the final Test, has propelled him past New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who drops to second place. Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot and Hits Career Milestones Joe Root recent success marks his return to the top spot he held from August 2015 until last year, and adds to his career achievements, including his 32nd Test century and a rise to seventh on the all-time Test run-scorer list. The rankings have also seen notable changes for other players. Pakistan’s Babar Azam and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell now share the third position. Australia’s Steve S...