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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
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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
Fans cheer Neeraj Chopra as he gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arsahd Nadeem after Javelin throw

'Chin up, smile, Golden Boy':Disheartened Neeraj Chopra gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arshad Nadeem after Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra after the silver medal said, "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country...It's time to improve the game now...We will sit and discuss and improve the performance...India played well (at the Paris Olympics)....The competition was good (today)...but every athlete have their day, today was Arshad's day...I gave my best." Aug 9, 2024
JD(U) supports Waqf Bill, says it is not 'anti-Muslim'

JD(U) supports Waqf Bill, says it is not 'anti-Muslim'

The JD(U) on Thursday backed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha, saying it was aimed at bringing transparency in the functioning of the Waqf Board and asserted that the Bill was not anti-Muslim. Aug 8, 2024
HM Shah urged not to give shelter to any Bangladeshi national in Northeast

HM Shah urged not to give shelter to any Bangladeshi national in Northeast

The influential North East Students' Organisation (NESO) -- an apex body of eight students' bodies representing seven NE states -- on Thursday urged Home Minister Amit Shah to not provide shelter to any individual from the trouble-torn neighbouring nation of Bangladesh in India's northeastern region. Aug 8, 2024