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Md Yunus needs to address political turmoil first

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads Bangladesh's 17-member interim government, aiming to address political instability, economic recovery, and social tensions, and restore stability after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Aug 9, 2024
Mamta Banerjee

CPI-M refuses Bengal Govt's 'gun salute' offer for Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The CPI-M party has declined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer of a gun salute for former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, citing his simple lifestyle and refusal of state facilities after leaving office. The party and his family wish to respect his unassuming nature in his final journey. Aug 9, 2024
Ready to work with interim govt in Bangladesh, says China

Ready to work with interim govt in Bangladesh, says China

Citing that friendship between China and Bangladesh runs "long and deep", Beijing said on Friday that it "stands ready" to work with the newly formed interim government in Bangladesh to promote bilateral relations between the two countries. Aug 9, 2024
Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Thousands of kilometres away but always close at heart, joy and celebrations busted on Friday in a village of Haryana's Panipat as the family of Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal in the men's javelin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the athlete's gracious mother saying the "guy who got gold is also my child". Aug 9, 2024