India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka's Khilkhet, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of siding with extremists. The ministry of external affairs expressed deep concern over the incident, stating the government failed to protect the temple and allowed its destruction despite potential alternatives.
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Chaos erupted at Patna's Jayprakash Narayan International Airport on Saturday as passengers on two Air India Express flights, IX-2936 from Bengaluru and IX-1634 from Chennai, discovered that their checked baggage was missing. Weary travelers waited in vain at the designated conveyor belts, only to realize none of their luggage had arrived.
A law student from Jammu University, identified as Vishal Bhardwaj, tragically died after an apparent fall from his hostel terrace on Tuesday night. Fellow students discovered Bhardwaj unconscious near the building's rear. A resident of Katra, Reasi district, he had taken his final exam earlier that day.
Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is set to meet Donald Trump amidst protests by overseas Pakistanis, primarily PTI supporters, who accuse him of human rights abuses. The White House has distanced itself from the visit, which coincides with Munir's support for Iran, a stance conflicting with Trump's hardline position.
Jairam Ramesh of Congress has strongly criticized the RSS for allegedly never accepting the Indian Constitution and attacking its framers. This response follows RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's remark questioning the inclusion of "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Constitution. Ramesh highlighted past calls by the RSS and BJP for a new Constitution, which he claims were rejected by the public.
Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns over Mohammed Siraj's performance in the recent Test match against England, urging him to prioritize controlling the run flow over solely focusing on taking wickets. Jasprit Bumrah stood out as India's best bowler in England’s first innings, claiming a five-wicket haul. Prasidh Krishna also picked up three wickets but was expensive, conceding runs at an economy of 6.40.
Shashi Tharoor addressed speculation about his strained relationship with the Congress party, stating any issues would be discussed privately. This follows cryptic social media posts and remarks praising PM Modi's diplomacy, which drew criticism from within the party. Congress leaders indirectly rebuked Tharoor, questioning his loyalty, while Tharoor maintained his comments reflected national interest.
India has strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing them of exploiting the platform to advance a "nefarious agenda." Ambassador Harish highlighted Pakistan's human rights abuses and cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack where 26 tourists were killed. He mentioned Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
The Calcutta High Court has put a hold on the West Bengal government's interim relief program for terminated Group-C and Group-D employees of state-run schools until September 26. This follows a Supreme Court order from April 3 that ended their employment.
Conflicting reports emerge regarding the success of US air strikes on Iran's nuclear program. While President Trump claimed complete obliteration, intelligence assessments suggest key facilities were damaged but not destroyed, potentially recoverable within months. Despite White House denials and a fragile ceasefire, experts warn Iran retains the capacity to reconstitute its nuclear program, raising concerns about long-term implications.