False murder cases sweep Bangladesh under Yunus government: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:49 PM

Dhaka, Nov 20 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed an unchecked wave of false murder cases filed with total impunity against dissenters, including Awami League leaders and activists across the country under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, a report highlighted on Thursday.

Steve Smith warns Australia must ‘keep Stokes quiet’ as Ashes begins in Perth

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has identified England captain Ben Stokes as the “man to keep quiet” as his side gears up for the opening Test of the Ashes at Perth Stadium on Friday. With regular skipper Pat Cummins injured, Smith will lead Australia for the 41st time in Test cricket and is acutely aware of the threat England’s talisman poses.

'Spirit of Marayoor' track from Prithviraj's 'Vilaayath Budha' released

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:27 PM

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) The makers of director Jayan Nambiar's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Vilaayath Budha', featuring actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, on Thursday released the foot tapping track, 'Spirit of Marayoor' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.