Curfew lifted in Nepal's Birgunj, Indo-Nepal traffic resumes
Curfew imposed in Birgunj, Nepal, due to communal tension lifted after political talks. Authorities urge peace as cross-border traffic with Bihar's Raxaul resumes. Details inside.
Curfew imposed in Birgunj, Nepal, due to communal tension lifted after political talks. Authorities urge peace as cross-border traffic with Bihar's Raxaul resumes. Details inside.
Bihar police and SSB intensify patrolling along India-Nepal border after communal tensions flare in Nepal's Parsa and Dhanusha districts. Authorities are on high alert to prevent spillover.
A strict curfew with 'shoot on sight' orders is enforced in Nepal's Birgunj after Hindu and Muslim group protests. Read the latest updates on the tense situation.
A TikTok video in Nepal's Birgunj triggered religious tension, leading to a curfew extension. Authorities warn of shoot-on-sight orders. Read the latest updates on the situation.
Nepal authorities impose curfew in Birgunj till January 6 morning following violent communal clashes and mosque vandalism. Police arrest 23, situation tense.
Nepal authorities impose a ban on gatherings and protests in Birgunj following communal tensions. Security tightened, curfew-like orders issued. Read the full report.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
Opposition parties in Assam demand rehabilitation and compensation for families affected by West Karbi Anglong violence. They seek a judicial probe into the demolition of a CEM's house. Read the full story.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a third district comprising four hinterland talukas. The move aims to improve governance and access to central funds. Details inside.
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Bangladesh police claim main suspects in student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's killing crossed into Meghalaya. Get the latest on the cross-border manhunt and its implications.
Fresh violence in Bangladesh disrupts crucial textile & garment exports from West Bengal, valued over ₹22,000 crore. Industry leaders fear for MSMEs and bilateral trade.
Shashi Tharoor intervened at a Congress Working Committee meeting, arguing the government cannot be held responsible for the situation in Bangladesh. The resolution was rephrased to focus on diplomatic failure. Read more on the internal party debate.
Delhi government appoints District Magistrates for three new districts—Patel Nagar, Sarita Vihar, and Model Town—as part of a major administrative overhaul to improve governance. Learn the key appointments and implications.
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Two dead, dozens injured in Assam's Karbi Anglong as clashes erupt over evictions from grazing lands. A deep dive into the historical PGR/VGR land dispute and tribal identity politics.
Bangladesh government condemns the killing of a Hindu youth in Rajbari, denies communal angle. Police investigate as tensions rise. Read the full story.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expresses grave concern over violence in Bangladesh, including a police custody lynching, warning it undermines stability ahead of February elections.
BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to land in Dhaka, marking a pivotal moment for the opposition ahead of Bangladesh's crucial 2025 elections. Get the latest details on the political unrest.
Amid recent political unrest, a prominent Bangladeshi journalist voices hope for the February 2026 general elections. Read about the challenges and the call for a credible democratic process.
Bangladesh faces escalating political unrest and uncertainty as violence shakes society ahead of the scheduled February 2026 national elections. Read the full analysis.
A man was killed by a crude bomb in Dhaka's Moghbazar, intensifying Bangladesh's crisis. Violence follows activist Hadi's death and a lynching. Read the full report.
BJP leader Sunil Sharma alleges a planned conspiracy behind Bangladesh unrest targeting Hindus. Protests erupt in Jammu over lynching of Dipu Chandra Das. Read the full story.
Ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh exposes authority vacuum and radical mobilisation, creating direct risks for India's northeastern states. Analysis by K S Tomar.
Fresh violence in Bangladesh sees NCP leader shot. A former aide blames the Yunus-led government for the nation's descent into lawlessness. Read the full report.
Bangladesh suspends visa services in India, reciprocating New Delhi's earlier move. Tensions rise amid protests over activist Sharif Osman Hadi's killing and security threats to diplomatic missions. Read the full story.
Tensions escalate between India and Bangladesh after a leader's killing sparks protests. Dhaka suspends visas, India flags minority safety. Key developments inside.
US Special Envoy Mohammad Yunus commits to on-time Bangladesh elections despite violence targeting minorities. Read the latest on the political crisis and international response.