Hardline outfit Jamaat-e-Islami alleges irregularities, calls for recount in 30 seats

[ad_1] Dhaka: Amid preparations by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to form the next govt, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday called for a recount in 30 constituencies for the 13th parliamentary election, alleging irregularities in the vote-counting process. Speaking at a press conference, Jamaat leaders said a recount could significantly alter the outcomes at several of the […]

2 journalist bodies condemn Rahul Gandhi talk on media impartiality | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Two journalist bodies on Saturday criticised Congress neta Rahul Gandhi for questioning the impartiality of mediapersons, saying political leaders must use respectful language while addressing the press, especially in public spaces like the Parliament.The reaction came after Gandhi, speaking to reporters outside the Parliament earlier in the week, asked journalists to be […]

Sikh student assaulted after being mistaken for ‘Hindu’ at San Jose State University, Hindu groups condemn attack | World News

[ad_1] A Sikh student was assaulted on the campus of San Jose State University after being mistaken for Hindu, prompting condemnation from Hindu advocacy groups and renewed calls for stronger campus security. The incident, which occurred on 7 February, is being investigated by campus and local authorities as a possible hate crime.According to university officials, […]

Is religion declining? 1 in 4 worldwide now non-religious, becomes third-largest group as Christianity falls |

[ad_1] Between 2010 and 2020, the religiously unaffiliated grew by 270 million to 1.9 billion, rising to 24.2% of the global population. Nearly a quarter of the world’s population now identifies with no religion, according to the latest analysis from the Pew Research Center’s Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project. Drawing on more than 2,700 censuses […]

Jordan Stolz claims second gold in Men’s 500m speed skating with Olympic record at Milano Cortina 2026

[ad_1] Milano Cortina 2026 delivered another thrilling chapter in speed skating as American sensation Jordan Stolz powered to his second gold medal of the Games. On February 14, the 21-year-old from Wisconsin shattered the Olympic record in the men’s 500m, clocking an astonishing 33.77 seconds at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium. This victory follows his […]

Army starts recruitment drive for 25,000 Agniveer posts; plans to increase their intake

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has started a major recruitment drive for Agniveer roles this year, offering over 25,000 positions across the country. The application process is now open following the release of an official notification for 2026-27. The last date to apply is April 1.When the Agnipath scheme was launched on June 14, […]

Scotland stuns England 31-20 at Murrayfield and snaps a 12-test winning streak

[ad_1] EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — England’s 12-test winning streak was shattered by Scotland pulling out an astonishingly one-sided 31-20 victory at Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Saturday. England was favored to win at Murrayfield for the first time since 2020, having developed a mighty bench and become well-drilled and confident during its longest winning […]

Trump rips Bill Maher, claims hosting ‘overrated’ comic was a ‘total waste of time’ | World News

[ad_1] In a shocking explosive rant, President Donald Trump wrote a nearly 500-word spiel about regretting hosting comedian Bill Maher at the White House. In the post made on Truth Social on Saturday, he called the host a ‘jerk’ who has ‘zero confidence’ during their time together and diagnosed him with the famous Trump Derangement […]

Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17

[ad_1] Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The 13th parliamentary election took place on February 12, with polling conducted in […]