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Bangladesh HC grants bail to Hindu monk; government seeks stay

DHAKA: Hours after a bench of the Bangladesh high court ordered the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail on Wednesday – five months after his arrest on charges of defaming the country’s national flag – the interim govt filed a petition seeking a stay on the reprieve granted to the monk. The […]

Jagmeet Singh says he was warned about life threat in 2023, possibly originating from ‘foreign government’

Jagdeep Singh says RCMP warned him about life threat possibly originating from a foreign government. Two days before the election and amid predictions that the NDP will do so badly that it can lose party status, Jagmeet Singh Saturday opened up about something that happened two years ago. He considered stepping down as the leader […]

Wisconsin Teen Murder: Wisconsin teen killed parents in plot to assassinate Donald Trump, overthrow US government

File photo: Nikita Casap (Picture credit: X) A 17-year-old from Wisconsin is facing state and federal charges after allegedly murdering his parents in a violent bid to raise money and gain freedom to carry out a plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump and spark a revolution, authorities revealed in newly unsealed court documents.Nikita Casap […]

New German government to abolish 3-year citizenship path

The next German government consisting of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU) alliance and the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) will abolish a 3-year expedited path to citizenship for “well-integrated” immigrants, according to the parties’ coalition agreement released this week. No more ‘turbo’ naturalization after conservative push That 3-year path to citizenship […]

Himachal govt dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s inflated bill claims, says she has a history of delayed payments : Bollywood News

The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) on Wednesday responded to allegations made by Mandi BJP MP and Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, stating that she has a record of delayed electricity bill payments. Himachal govt dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s inflated bill claims, says she has a history of delayed payments The clarification came a day […]

$70m saved, 108 deals axed: Musk’s watchdog DOGE torches bloated government contract

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is once again making headlines with its aggressive push to cut what it sees as unnecessary federal spending. On Wednesday, the watchdog group revealed that it had canceled 108 contracts it labeled “wasteful,” boasting a ceiling value of $250 million and projected savings of $70 […]

‘There’s a permanent government’: NYC mayor Eric Adams believes in the ‘deep state’ theory

New York City mayor Eric Adams said he believes the “deep state” exists, claiming there is a “permanent government” in the United States that operates beyond the control of elected officials.Speaking on the Flagrant podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz on Wednesday, Adams said, “I don’t want to sound [like a] conspiracy theor[ist], but there’s a […]

‘Hands Off!’: Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and Musk’s government cuts

Thousands of demonstrators across the United States are expected to take to the streets on Saturday in a coordinated protest against the policies introduced by US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk. The “Hands Off!” movement, backed by more than 150 civil rights groups, trade unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans and fair-election campaigners, has […]

Ektaa R Kapoor at Waves Bazaar, “There is still a distance between small creators and big studios” : Bollywood News

Emmy-winning producer Ektaa Kapoor recently attended a media interaction at Waves Bazaar, where she shared insights on her illustrious journey in the Indian entertainment industry. Along with Ektaa, this event also featured Sanjay Goenka and marked Kapoor’s completion of 30 successful years as a producer. Having pioneered content in every format and genre, she remains […]

Syria’s transitional government takes office marking crucial shift after Assad’s removal

AP photo Syria’s new government was sworn in on Saturday, marking a major step in the country’s transition following the removal of Bashar al-Assad in December.The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds and is expected to lead Syria through its five-year transitional period.Unlike previous governments, this one does not have a […]