Bangladesh vote a “well-planned farce”, says Sheikh Hasina, pressing for Awami League comeback as BNP triumphsBangladesh's opposition BNP has claimed victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. However, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina o...
13 Feb, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor, orders inquiry after exam question on ‘atrocities against Muslim minorities’ sparks backlashJamia Millia Islamia has suspended a faculty member. This action follows an internal inquiry into a controversial question in a semester ex...
24 Dec, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
49 minority teachers in Bangladesh forced to resign since August 5: Minority organisationAfter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled Bangladesh on August 5, minority communities faced severe violence. At least 49 minori...
01 Sep, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
PM Modi, Biden hold telephonic conversation, discuss Hindus in Bangladesh and moreOn Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had a phone call during which they discussed various topics, including t...
27 Aug, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
CAA will be in force before Lok Sabha polls: Home Minister Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste, saying the opposition...
11 Feb, 2024, 06.57 AM IST
Assam govt changes nomenclature of all govt & provincialised Madrassas that were converted to general schoolsThe Assam government has changed the names of 1281 government and provincialized Madrassas that were converted to general schools. The Gauh...
13 Dec, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
Amit Shah tells Bengal BJP leader CAA rules to be framed after precaution dose exerciseAdhikari, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, told reporters after meeting Shah that he also handed him a list of nearly 10...
02 Aug, 2022, 04.13 PM IST
Assamese is now mandatory from class 1 to 10: Himanta Biswa SarmaEducation minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Governor has given assent to the bill passed by the state assembly which provides for introd...
07 Jun, 2020, 09.15 PM IST
In the Bhadralok’s heart, Vietnam and Jai Shri RamBut many would argue that the schism was always there, straining under the skin.
24 May, 2019, 12.43 PM IST
Bangladesh ups ante on Pakistan; demands UN recognition for 1971 genocideInternational bodies, experts, historians & foreign journalists have given their clear opinion and evidence in support of commission of thi...
27 Mar, 2019, 09.33 AM IST
Left banks on peace, pensions; BJP promises roads to growthManik Sarkar has been at the helm for 20 years now and is leading the Left in its quest for power for a sixth consecutive term.
15 Feb, 2018, 10.39 AM IST
Professor hacked to death near his home in BangladeshRajshahi University professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee, 58, was murdered within 50 metres of his residence in the country's northwestern ...
23 Apr, 2016, 10.36 AM IST
Urdu in Pakistan schools contributed to political tensions: UNESCOUNESCO said the continued use of Urdu in Pakistani schools has led to political tensions in the multi-ethnic country.
21 Feb, 2016, 04.29 PM IST
Madrasas in India with foreign teachers are actively misleading youth: MHA reportThe report, based on a discreet survey by a group of security and intelligence agencies of madrasas across the country over a year.
13 Nov, 2014, 06.28 AM IST
Madrasas with Indian Muslim teachers are not nurseries of terrorism, says reportThe report raised a red flag on Madrasas with foreign teachers from Pak, saying there are examples of Madrasas actively radicalising young ...
12 Nov, 2014, 05.34 PM IST
Burdwan blast accused Sahanur Alom's wife arrested in AssamAlom is absconding and NIA has recently declared a Rs 5 lakh reward for anyone giving information leading to his arrest.
07 Nov, 2014, 05.42 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections 2014: Muslims set to play kingmakers in BiharMuslims will play a major role. Comprising 16.5% of the electorate, they may opt for tactical voting - voting for candidate most likely to ...
04 Apr, 2014, 09.13 AM IST