Student in Bangladesh jailed over social media post on July uprising

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:21 PM

Dhaka, July 3 (IANS) A madrasa student in Bangladesh was assaulted for a social media post criticising the 2024 July uprising, as locals and students in Tongi in Gazipur district near Dhaka cut off his hair before handing him over to the police, local media reported on Thursday.

Opposition flags inadequate time, not intent, of Bihar voter roll revision

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has drawn objections from major opposition parties, not over the objective of the exercise, but over the limited time available before the state goes to polls in just three to four months.

Geneva exhibition depicts 'gross human rights violations' in Bangladesh

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:16 PM

Geneva, July 3 (IANS) An exhibition depicting the ongoing "gross human rights violations" in Bangladesh, including the arrest of prominent Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, under the current Muhammad Yunus regime concluded at the United Nations in Geneva during the regular session of the 59th Human Rights Commission.

Javelin fever grips Bengaluru ahead of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Sree Kanteerva Stadium is all lit up to welcome the javelin stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a World Athletics Gold-level meet, scheduled to take place here on Saturday. Sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, the event has attracted elite talent from around the globe.