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Is Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman being positioned as the BNP’s prime ministerial candidate?
Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh has fuelled debate within the BNP over its prime ministerial nominee, as party leaders weigh electoral opportunity, alliances and concerns over dynastic politics.
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Former Netanyahu aide says PM sought to deflect blame after October 7 Hamas attack
A former aide says Benjamin Netanyahu sought to avoid responsibility after the October 7 Hamas attack, an allegation the Israeli prime minister’s office has dismissed as self-serving and false.
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'Indians will starve to death if we...': Bangladesh student leader’s far-fetched claims spark anger and ridicule
Musaddiq also called for Bangladesh to approach the International Court of Justice against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has taken refuge in India following her ouster from power in August last year.
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'Someone is being protected': Bill Clinton demands full release of Epstein Files, accuses DOJ of selective disclosure
Clinton’s office has acknowledged that he socialised with Epstein in the early 2000s and flew on his aircraft several times, as reflected in flight logs.
WORLD
Low pay, high taxes, visa woes: Why Indian doctors are choosing Australia and West Asia over UK
With Australia, New Zealand and West Asia offering higher salaries, clearer residency options and lower tax burdens, many Indian doctors now see the UK as a stepping stone rather than a destination.
WORLD
Rs 2.7 lakh cash and free flight: Donald Trump’s Christmas offer to illegal migrants to leave US
The incentive is three times higher than the $1,000 payment announced in May. Officials said the move is designed to encourage faster departures while reducing the cost of arrests, detention and forced deportations.
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Dairy red lines, labour mobility and coalition math: Why New Zealand’s foreign minister calls India FTA ‘neither free nor fair’
From India’s perspective, the resistance is less about the substance of the agreement and more about New Zealand’s internal politics, particularly objections raised by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
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'Delusional Churan': Asim Munir applauds Pakistan’s U-19 win over India after bigger defeats, internet has a field day
In the clip, Munir is seen praising the junior cricket team, a gesture that many online users mocked as emblematic of Pakistan’s skewed priorities.
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‘Our missiles are not far away’: Pakistani leader threatens military response if India attacks Bangladesh
Usmani framed his remarks around what he described as India’s “Akhand Bharat ideology,” claiming Pakistan would not accept Bangladesh being pushed into “India’s ideological dominance.”
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
The 22-year-old was among hundreds of people who boarded a flotilla in October that tried to break through the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
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‘Anyone who attacks my wife can eat sh*t’: JD Vance condemns racist attacks on Usha, targets Fuentes and Psaki
While stressing that racism must be opposed in all forms and that people should be judged by their actions rather than ethnicity, Vance argued that fringe figures were not the most serious concern.
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Pakistan cries foul over Jhelum, Neelum water flow from India: What Islamabad claims and what facts suggest
The complaints come as Islamabad struggles to cope with the consequences of India’s suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
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Pakistan lawmaker exposes own country with Op Sindoor example: 'If you justify Afghanistan, India can also say ...'
Rehman argued that Pakistan cannot justify its military action against Afghanistan while objecting to India's military strikes against terror headquarters on its soil. He was alluding to Operation Sindoor.
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Nuclear-capable and ‘100 times more powerful’: Big claims and hard questions over ‘Trump-class’ warships
According to Trump, the ships would be equipped to carry hypersonic and “extremely lethal” weapons and serve as flagships of the US Navy. They are also expected to be armed with a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.
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Hindu home set ablaze, pets burnt alive in 'final warning' as Bangladesh fails its minority community
The family narrowly escaped by cutting through a fence as the fire spread through the house. While all family members survived, their belongings were gutted and their pets were burnt to death.
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China avoids criticism as Bangladesh reels from violence under Yunus, calls for 'safe, stable polls'
While the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has sought to reassure international partners about holding timely and credible elections, events on the ground have consistently undercut those assurances.
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'Eight planes were shot down': Trump again claims he ‘solved 8 wars’ including India-Pakistan, despite New Delhi’s firm denial
Trump went further to dramatise the situation, claiming that “eight planes were shot down” and that the conflict was rapidly escalating before it was brought under control.
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Asim Munir boasts of using ‘90% indigenous tech’ against India after Operation Sindoor. Facts tell another story
Asim Munir asserted that Pakistan relied overwhelmingly on homegrown military technology during its recent hostilities with India following Operation Sindoor.
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Google to resume green card applications in 2026: What H-1B visa holders need to know about PERM
Google plans to ramp up PERM-based green card applications in 2026, offering relief to H-1B and other visa holders after suspending most filings following its 2023 layoffs.
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Indian-American lawmakers condemn Bangladesh killing, 'call for protection of Hindus'
Indian American lawmakers have urged Bangladesh to restore the rule of law after condemning mob killings, attacks on the press, and growing violence against Hindu and other minority communities.
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Indian envoy Pranay Verma summoned in Dhaka over security of Bangladesh missions in India
Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma for the second time this month.
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Kash Patel defends taxpayer-funded armored BMWs and jet upgrades as 'steward of taxpayer dollars'
Kash Patel’s use of armored BMWs and push for a new FBI jet has sparked criticism and a House investigation into his handling of government resources.
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US offers $3,000 and free flight to undocumented migrants who self-deport by year-end: Here’s how to register
The US DHS has tripled its self-deportation incentive to $3,000 and offers a free flight for undocumented immigrants who leave voluntarily by December 31.
BUSINESS
Live: Will Nifty extend gains to third day and reclaim record highs? | Opening Bell
Markets began the week on a strong note, with the Nifty ending at the day’s high and holding above 26,150. The benchmark gained 206 points to close at 26,172, its best closing level since December 5, supported by a gap-up start that helped it break out of its recent consolidation phase. The rally was broad-based, led by strength in IT, metal and auto stocks, while midcaps and smallcaps outperformed with gains of 0.84% and 1.17% respectively. Investors will now track key UK and US GDP data later this week. This morning, global cues were xxx. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra--SVP, Research, Religare Broking and Sneha Poddar, VP -Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
