BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed concerns over efforts to downplay the significance of the 1971 Liberation War, warning that such attempts threaten Bangladesh's independence. Fakhrul highlighted that some groups are trying to erase the war from memory and distort history, emphasizing the need to preserve the nation's historical events for younger generations.
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​Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said he wants chief minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar to join politics as soon as possible for the sake of the future of the JD(U). "He is our brother. I want him to join politics as soon as possible. Otherwise, the BJP will finish the JD(U), the party that was formed by Sharad Yadav," Tejashwi said.
Authorities have released the names of 18 victims, including 14 women and five children, who died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes. Families gathered to claim bodies, many without postmortems. Investigations are ongoing, and compensation for victims' families has been announced.
The Congress-led Telangana government has allowed Muslim state employees to leave work an hour early during Ramzan, from March 2 to March 31. The BJP has criticised this move, calling it an appeasement tactic for the Muslim community. BJP leaders argue the government does not offer similar concessions for Hindu or Jain festivals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges youth to draw inspiration from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and work towards building a united, developed India. Emphasizing unity, he cautions against divisive forces while highlighting Netaji's life and legacy on the occasion of Parakram Diwas.
India lost their 13th consecutive coin toss in ODIs, with New Zealand opting to bowl first in the final Group A match of the Champions Trophy. The streak, stretching back to the 2023 Wankhede semifinal, is causing frustration among fans and analysts. Despite the setback, India adjusted their lineup, resting Harshit Rana for spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
A family of four from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a dharamshala near Mehandipur Balaji in Karauli district. The police are investigating potential food poisoning or suicide, as no struggle marks were found. Postmortem exams are underway, and forensic teams are examining the scene for more details.
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