Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile, condemned Yunus and the interim government, accusing them of supporting anti-liberation forces and neglecting the war's legacy. The traditional Victory Day parade was cancelled.
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Congress has pledged a Rs 25 lakh health insurance cover under its 'Jeevan Raksha Yojna' if elected in Delhi's upcoming assembly polls. With outcomes shaping the future of leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and the party aiming to reclaim relevance with welfare schemes, the race is intensifying among AAP, BJP, and Congress. Polling is scheduled for February 5.
A street dog in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming with a dead newborn in its jaws, attracting significant attention after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the third instance of a dead newborn being abandoned in the district within the past three weeks.
The Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, with star forward Jayson Tatum's knee injury status questionable. Tatum's 27.1 points per game are crucial, especially with Jaylen Brown out. The Celtics, at 49-19, rely heavily on Tatum's contributions in scoring, rebounds, and three-pointers. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Three Bihar labourers aged between 18 and 20 were killed, and another was injured in a brawl initiated by inappropriate comments about a sister of one of the attackers at a Bengaluru construction site. The suspects, Sonu and Sudheer, both from Gopalganj, are being sought by police.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that the state remained largely peaceful despite limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, attributing the calm to effective groundwork by the Assam Police. He highlighted the state's communal harmony as preparations intensify for the Bohag Bihu festivities. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, aims to enhance the management of waqf properties.
Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who bravely rescued sailors during the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 103. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor, remaining focused on saving lives amidst the chaos. Chandler's passing, along with two others, leaves just 15 Pearl Harbor survivors. He is survived by an extensive family.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the CRPF for significantly curbing Naxal influence, confining them to a few districts and aiming to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026. He highlighted the crucial role of the CoBRA battalion in this effort, noting a 70% reduction in violence due to CRPF's presence.
India is set to resume free trade negotiations with the UK and EU, aiming to counter protectionist policies by Trump. Important talks with trade ministers are scheduled, and India shows commitment by reducing some tariffs and considering bilateral investment treaty changes.
A three-year-old girl and her 55-year-old grandmother were brutally murdered while they slept, allegedly by the child's maternal grandfather and uncle. The attackers reportedly sought revenge after the child's parents married against their wishes a decade ago. Police have registered an FIR and are pursuing the suspects.