Bangladesh reports 71 blasphemy-linked attacks on Hindus from June-Dec: Report

IANS | December 28, 2025 9:25 PM

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) At least 71 incidents related to blasphemy allegations against Hindu minorities were reported in Bangladesh from June-December this year, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) said in a report. The HRCBM documented cases from more than 30 districts, including Chandpur, Chattogram, Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat, Sunamganj, Khulna, Comilla, Gazipur, Tangail and Sylhet, according to the report.

Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho blocks road in Chattogram to demand justice for Hadi

IANS | December 28, 2025 9:09 PM

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) Inqilab Moncho leaders and activists blocked Notun Bridge intersection in Bangladesh's Chattogram on Sunday, demanding justice for the killing of its former spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, media reported.

Curtain of darkness: How British empire denied 'light of knowledge' to further its despotism (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | December 28, 2025 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The British occupation of India was built upon a great lie: the assertion that foreign dominion served the "welfare and happiness of the inhabitants". The East India Company (EIC), a vast trading corporation that had morphed into a territorial sovereign, continually boasted of establishing "courts of justice" and creating "new and valuable property" for the natives, claiming to have replaced a chaotic, precarious past.

SC’s crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition tomorrow

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills on Monday is likely to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in the light of the government’s commitment.

Karnataka residents rejoice PM Modi's praise for Kannada language

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 129th radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', spoke at length about importance of preserving India's linguistic and cultural heritage, and praised efforts to promote the Kannada language.

Bangladesh: BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to contest elections from Dhaka-17, Bogura-6

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:00 PM

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will contest from the Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies in the general elections scheduled to be held next year, local media reported on Sunday.

Unnao rape case: CJI-led SC Bench to hear CBI's plea against Sengar's sentence suspension tomorrow

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A 3-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Manipur’s Chokhone Krichena, mentioned in ‘Mann ki Baat’, thanks govt for self-reliance push

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s economic progress, citing inspiring examples from Andhra Pradesh and Manipur while highlighting the role of women-led initiatives.

Boosted my confidence, want to achieve more: Manipur entrepreneur on being named in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 129th episode of the radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, spoke about the efforts of Margaret Ramtharsiem, a resident of Churachandpur in Manipur and lauded her for popularising traditional products, handicrafts and also providing employment to many local artists and villagers.

Veteran South Korean economist Lee Hye-hoon nominated as new Minister for Planning and Budget

IANS | December 28, 2025 7:01 PM

Seoul, Dec 28 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated veteran economist and former three-term lawmaker from the conservative camp, Lee Hye-hoon, as the new Minister for Planning and Budget, the presidential office said Sunday.

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Bangladesh reports 71 blasphemy-linked attacks on Hindus from June-Dec: Report

Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho blocks road in Chattogram to demand justice for Hadi

Curtain of darkness: How British empire denied 'light of knowledge' to further its despotism (From the Archives)

SC’s crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition tomorrow

Karnataka residents rejoice PM Modi's praise for Kannada language

Bangladesh: BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to contest elections from Dhaka-17, Bogura-6

Unnao rape case: CJI-led SC Bench to hear CBI's plea against Sengar's sentence suspension tomorrow

Manipur’s Chokhone Krichena, mentioned in ‘Mann ki Baat’, thanks govt for self-reliance push

Boosted my confidence, want to achieve more: Manipur entrepreneur on being named in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Veteran South Korean economist Lee Hye-hoon nominated as new Minister for Planning and Budget

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