Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been a central figure in the country’s politics for decades. Recently, political turmoil has shaken Bangladesh, leading to her resignation on August 5, 2024, after weeks of intense protests and unrest. Following these events, there are strong indications that Sheikh Hasina has sought asylum in India….
India Bangladesh relations India Bangladesh relations have historically been marked by strong diplomatic and economic ties, with both nations sharing deep cultural and historical connections. However, the bilateral relationship between the two neighbors is currently facing a range of challenges, from political turbulence in Bangladesh to environmental concerns and visa issues. These complexities underscore the…
Unified Pension Scheme 2024 The Indian government’s introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has stirred significant debate, particularly among employees’ unions. The UPS, intended to replace the existing National Pension Scheme (NPS) and presented as a modern alternative to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), has faced stiff opposition. Unions argue that the UPS fails…
Kolkata Doctor – Introduction The shocking rape and murder of a young postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has triggered widespread national outrage, leading to intense protests and strikes by medical professionals across the country. As the investigation unfolds, significant concerns have emerged about the failures in institutional…
Kolkata, August 2024 – In a major achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite. The launch, which took place on August 16, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, also marked the completion of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3’s development phase. The Launch in…
Kolkata, August 2024 – The recent rape and murder of a young postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked widespread outrage and drawn attention to significant lapses in security and administration within government-run institutions. The case, now under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has spoken out for the first time regarding the shocking murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. In a strong statement, Banerjee assured that the accused, who has already been arrested, will face the harshest possible punishment, including the death penalty…
Kolkata, India – Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a prominent figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday morning. His family confirmed that he died at his residence in Ballygunge, Kolkata, at 8:20 AM, following years of battling age-related health…
Dhaka, Bangladesh — All Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh have been indefinitely closed due to the ongoing political unrest and instability in the country. The closure follows massive protests that led to the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India earlier this week. Visa Centres Closed Until Further Notice The Indian…
Nobel Laureate Takes Charge Amid Political Upheaval Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has stepped up to lead Bangladesh’s interim government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of violent protests. Yunus, 84, known for his pioneering work in microcredit lending, will serve as the “chief advisor” to the new government, as…
