Bangladesh’s interim government revoked the passports of 97 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, due to alleged involvement in the July uprising and enforced disappearances. The International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for Hasina and others, charging them with crimes against humanity and genocide.
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding a $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India, raised by former US President Donald Trump. He assured that the government is investigating the matter to reveal any underlying issues. Jaishankar emphasized the strengthening of bilateral ties during PM Modi's US visit.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has seized thousands of uncertified and unsafe products from Amazon, Flipkart, and other online marketplaces. Investigations revealed violations involving Techvision International Pvt Ltd, leading to the seizure of over 11,000 non-certified items including electric appliances and toys from various Delhi and Gurugram warehouses.
In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.
Chirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's chief minister Nitish Kumar for immediate intervention. Paswan called for dialogue to address the students' concerns peacefully and emphasized swift government action to restore trust while avoiding political influence.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has branded the BJP-RSS as "enemies" of Ambedkar, alleging they only offer lip service for political gain. Kharge claimed Ambedkar blamed V.D. Savarkar for his 1952 election defeat and urged PM Modi to read Ambedkar's letter detailing this.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna at SXSW conference asserted AI will enhance programmer productivity rather than replacing them soon. He predicted AI might automate 20-30% of code, contrary to Anthropic's forecast of 90%. Although IBM plans to halt hiring for roles prone to AI automation, Krishna highlighted AI's potential to boost output and market share.
A fire erupted early Saturday in a Prayagraj warehouse storing tenting materials used for the recent Maha Kumbh. Located in the Parade Ground area, the blaze prompted a swift response, with six water tenders deployed and reinforcements arriving. While no casualties were reported, nearby worker Rahul described hearing cylinder explosions.
Vice President JD Vance faced protests while vacationing in Vermont after a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Demonstrators accused Vance of supporting Russia and demanded he leave. The protests, which intensified following the Oval Office confrontation, led to Vance being moved to an undisclosed location for security.