Bangladesh's foreign ministry will send a reminder to India about former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition when politically appropriate. The request, including necessary documents, was made in December, but India has yet to respond. Hasina faces over 100 charges, including murder and genocide from the July uprising, and fled to India in August.
Related news
Haryana has requested the Centre to remove the caste names 'Chura', 'Bhangi', and 'Mochi' from the Scheduled Castes list, citing them as outdated and offensive. The state aims to mitigate caste prejudice and discrimination associated with such names. The proposal requires an amendment to the Constitution (SCs) Order, 1950, for the changes to be official.
Oxfam’s 'Takers, Not Makers' report reveals Britain extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, enriching the UK's elite and middle class. It details the suppression of India’s industrial growth, the modern impact on global inequality, and ongoing exploitation by multinational corporations linked to colonial practices.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma caused a political stir by referring to PM Narendra Modi as his favourite actor. Congress used this to criticize Modi, claiming the PM is more of an actor than a leader. BJP defended Modi, asserting the question was about a 'hero.' The dispute gained significant attention on social media.
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach is under scrutiny. While he has had success in T20 cricket, his results in Tests and ODIs have been inconsistent. Dinesh Karthik highlighted the challenges Gambhir faces, especially after Rahul Dravid's successful era. Gambhir's comments on senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also drawn attention.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell denied YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video call in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy. Amidst multiple FIRs for promoting obscenity, Raina must appear in person on February 18 while also deleting related videos and pledging full cooperation.
The UP government has ordered a new investigation into the Sambhal riots of 1976, which resulted in the deaths of 184 people. The accused were acquitted in 2010 due to a lack of evidence. A report is to be submitted in a week by the police and administration.
Government-run liquor stores in British Columbia are removing US-made alcohol brands from Republican-led states following American tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian provinces are following suit, promoting domestic products and urging citizens to buy Canadian-made items. The move responds to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump targeting Canadian imports.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns about the sudden increase of one crore voters between the Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections. He criticized the Election Commission for not providing voters' lists and accused BJP and RSS of misusing state institutions to undermine a fair electoral process.
Paarl Royals' wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik wowed fans with a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai during the SA20 match against MI Cape Town. The dismissal occurred in the fifth over, providing Royals an early breakthrough. Despite Rassie van der Dussen's unbeaten 91, Cape Town managed to score 158 for 4, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking two crucial wickets.
China has expressed appreciation for PM Modi's positive statements and the successful meeting between President Xi and PM Modi in Kazan. Both nations are ready to work together to implement their leaders' understandings and promote stable development, benefiting over 2.8 billion people in both countries.