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What is Chhayanaut—and why Islamists set it on fire in Dhaka amid protests over Hadi's death?
The premises of Chhayanaut, a prominent Bengali cultural organisation in Bangladesh, were vandalised and set ablaze in Dhaka early Friday following the death of anti-India political leader Sharif Osman Hadi, according to media reports.
No space for such violence: Yunus govt reacts over Hindu man's killing in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday condemned the lynching of a Hindu man accused of blasphemy amid a fresh wave of violence linked to ongoing nationwide protests following the killing of a student leader.
What is Chhayanaut—and why was it set on fire in Dhaka amid protests over Hadi's death?
The premises of Chhayanaut, a prominent Bengali cultural organisation in Bangladesh, were vandalised and set ablaze in Dhaka early Friday following the death of anti-India political leader Sharif Osman Hadi, according to media reports.
Who was Osman Hadi — An anti-India influencer whose killing has triggered unrest across Bangladesh
The death of Sharif Osman Hadi has emerged as a defining moment in Bangladesh’s already volatile political transition.
Chaos hits Dhaka University: Students demand Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall be renamed after anti-India Bangladeshi leader Osman Hadi
Leaders of the hall union at Dhaka University have demanded renaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall after student leader Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi.
Chaos in Dhaka! Protesters assault New Age Editor, burn down newspaper offices amid deadly unrest
A group of protesters allegedly harassed New Age Editor Nurul Kabir outside The Daily Star building in Farmgate, Dhaka, amid violent protests in the Bangladeshi capital following the death of political leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
After campus shootings, Trump suspends green card lottery programme
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has suspended the green card diversity lottery programme following the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, media reports said.
Big global recognition: Oman’s Sultan bestows prestigious ‘Order of Oman’ on PM Modi
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi the ‘Order of Oman’ award for his contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership.
Horror in Bangladesh: Hindu man lynched and set on fire amid violent protests
Dhaka/IBNS: Amid escalating unrest and nationwide protests following the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, a Hindu man was brutally lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, police and local media reports said.
Who is Brown University Shooting suspect found dead? All about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente
US authorities on Friday said the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University, which left two people dead, has died by suicide, according to media reports.
Bangladesh in flames: Student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death triggers massive protests, media offices torched
Violent protests broke out across several Bangladeshi cities following the death of political leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who rose to prominence during the July–August 2024 uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Saudi Arabia, UAE tighten checks on Pakistanis over begging, criminal activity concerns
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have tightened scrutiny of Pakistani nationals amid growing concerns over organised begging and criminal activities abroad, a trend Pakistani authorities acknowledge is damaging the country’s international image, media reports said.
‘We may never see him again’: Imran Khan’s sons allege brutal jail conditions in Pakistan
London/IBNS: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is being held in “awful” and inhumane conditions inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, his sons Kasim and Sulaiman Khan have alleged, saying they fear they may never see their father again.
India closes two more Bangladesh visa centres amid rising 'security concerns'
Dhaka/IBNS: India has shut down two more visa application centres in Bangladesh, extending restrictions beyond Dhaka to Rajshahi and Khulna, citing a "worsening security situation".
Cab ride horror in California: Indian-origin driver accused of raping unconscious passenger
Ventura/IBNS: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver has been arrested in California for allegedly raping a young woman who passed out during a late-night ride home.
Nepal Telecom billing deal sparks fresh corruption allegations over Chinese firms
Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal is once again grappling with allegations of corruption, with the spotlight now firmly on the telecommunications sector.
Asim Munir under pressure as Trump wants Pakistani troops in Gaza
Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir is grappling with a crisis largely of his own making, as mounting pressure from Washington collides with volatile public sentiment at home.
Bondi Beach attack: Shooter wakes up from coma, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder
Sydney/IBNS: Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused in the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, has regained consciousness after weeks in a coma and has now been charged with 59 criminal offences, including 15 counts of murder.
'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach shooter was a Syrian cop before moving to Australia
Sydney/IBNS: As footage of a lone bystander disarming one of the gunmen during the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack spread across the world, many questioned how he found the courage to act under fire.
Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka shuts down early amid rising security concerns. Know the reason
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka shut down early at 2 pm on Wednesday, citing the prevailing “security situation” in the Bangladeshi capital.
Big citizenship win: Canada fixes ‘Lost Canadians’ issue, benefits Indian-origin families
Marking a major change in citizenship law, Canada will now extend automatic citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country—a move expected to benefit many Indian-origin families.
Trump widens US travel ban, adding 20 more countries, Palestinians to entry blacklist
Washington/IBNS: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping expansion of US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and people travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
US: MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro gunned down at home, neighbours heard 'three loud bangs'
A Massachusetts university professor was shot dead at his home in Brookline, near Boston,US, on Monday night, media reports said.
Must stand together against evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism: Donald Trump urges nations after Bondi Beach attack in Australia
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.
Who is Bettina Anderson? Philanthropist engaged to Donald Trump Jr
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson.
Bondi beach attack: Deceased shooter was a Hyderabad native, held Indian passport
One of the two men behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday was originally from Hyderabad and continues to hold an Indian passport, Australian and Indian authorities have confirmed, media reports said.
Not in New York: Statue of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.
60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
Not in New York: State of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.