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Pakistan Set to Face India in Women’s T20 World Cup Thriller Today

6Oct

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Sports

Pakistan Set to Face India in Women’s T20 World Cup Thriller Today

Pakistan and India will face off in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup today at Dubai International Stadium. The match, eagerly anticipated by cricket fans, will start at 3 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Pakistan’s captain, Fatima Sana, expressed confidence in her team’s aggressive approach. She stated, "We will focus on playing attacking cricket from the very first ball." Pakistan has worked hard on their power-hitting skills, aiming to dominate from the start. Pakistan began their T20 World Cup campaign with a strong performance, beating Sri Lanka. Fatima Sana led the team, scoring 30 runs off 20 balls. Their power-hitting coach has helped players improve their all-round skills and build confidence for tournament. India, however, holds advantage in Women’s T20Is against Pakistan. They have ...

46 People Drown During Hindu Religious Bathing Festival in India

26Sep

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46 People Drown During Hindu Religious Bathing Festival in India

In a heartbreaking incident during "Jitiya Parv" festival, at least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned in Bihar, India. Families participated in ritual bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent flooding. This tragic event unfolded over several days, starting Tuesday, across 15 districts in the state. "Jitiya Parv" is a significant Hindu festival that mothers celebrate to pray for their children's health and well-being. Sadly, joyous celebrations turned into a tragedy as many people overlooked the dangers posed by rising water levels in rivers and ponds. Local authorities reported that strong currents caught the victims, leading to their drowning. Rescue teams are currently working to recover additional bodies while assisting the affected families. In response to this deva...

Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

9Sep

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Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

Bangladesh is initiating legal proceedings to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she fled following violent protests last month. Mohammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), confirmed the government’s decision under leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina faces charges linked to violence during the protests, which led to hundreds of deaths. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after protests against her government resulted in a violent crackdown, leaving hundreds, including students, dead.Authorities accuse her of playing a direct role in massacres, and they have already named her in two murder cases. They have also arrested several of her former ministers and advisers for their involvement. Extradi...

Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates

8Sep

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Global

Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates

Recent ethnic violence in Manipur, a northeastern state in India, has claimed lives of six people, including one civilian. Ongoing conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities intensified after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special privileges and job quotas to the Meiteis, privileges previously held by the tribal Kukis. Since the clashes erupted in May 2023, over 225 people have died, and around 60,000 have fled their homes. Latest violence on Saturday saw gunfire, resulting in highest death toll in a single day. For the first time, militants reportedly used drones to drop explosives, increasing the severity of conflict. However, Kuki groups denied any involvement in using drones. In Jiribam district, armed groups from both sides began fighting early in ...

India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

7Aug

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Global

India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

In response to the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, India has implemented a curfew in border areas to maintain order and security. The political turmoil began when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the capital, Dhaka, and sought asylum in New Delhi. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has enforced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am in all areas of Meghalaya within 200 meters of the Bangladeshi border. This decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the unstable situation in Bangladesh and its potential impact on India. India shares a 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, with 915.35 kilometers of it being unfenced. Five Indian states, including West Bengal and Meghalaya, are adjacent to Bangladesh, making border security a critical issue. The BSF is currently on...