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During the festive season, people across the country come together to celebrate, with food—sweet, savory, and deep-fried—often taking center stage. While these treats are fine in moderation, we often indulge more than we should. But how much is too much, and are there ways to make our celebrations healthier?
To explore these questions, we speak to Dr Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital (Delhi).
(Note: We are off for Diwali and our next episode will air on the 4th of November).
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 29th of October and here are the headlines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to provide health coverage for individuals aged 70 and older, irrespective of their income or economic status. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana card initiates this expanded scheme, aimed at transforming public healthcare access for India's rapidly growing elderly population. Each eligible individual will receive an annual coverage of Rs 5 lakh, which can be shared within families. For households with two elderly beneficiaries, the coverage will be split, ensuring that essential healthcare becomes more accessible to senior citizens.
All three militants who attacked an Army ambulance in Jammu’s Khour town were killed by security forces after a 24-hour operation. The White Knight Corps reported, "After round-the-clock surveillance, an intense firefight this morning resulted in a significant victory for our forces." They praised the relentless operations and tactical excellence that led to the militants' elimination. While the identities of the slain militants have not been confirmed, security forces believe they were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad.
Mumbai MLA Zeeshan Siddique and actor Salman Khan received new threats from a 20-year-old man in Noida, who aimed to extort money from them. The accused, identified as Gurphan Khan, was arrested by the police after sending a threatening message to Siddique's public complaint mobile number. The Nirmal Nagar police in Bandra (East) registered an extortion case on Monday. The Crime Branch took action, apprehending Khan for allegedly sending the threats, which included death threats to both Siddique and Salman Khan, on October 25.
For the Maharashtra assembly polls, the NCP-SP announced five candidates on Tuesday, making a notable change for the Mohol assembly seat by selecting Raju Khare in place of Siddhi Kadam, daughter of former MLA Ramesh Kadam. Anil Sawant will contest from Pandharpur, where the Congress has nominated Bhagirath Bhalke. In Solapur, Abhijit Patil will represent Madha, while Girish Karale will run for Morshi. Sangita Waje is set to contest from Mulund in Mumbai.
An Israeli strike on a five-story building in northern Gaza, where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, killed at least 60 people early today, including many women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Separately, Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah announced Sheikh Naim Kassem as the successor to the late leader Hassan Nasrallah, who died in an Israeli airstrike last month. Hezbollah pledged to uphold Nasrallah’s policies “until victory is achieved.”
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First, The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu explains the situation in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh. He talks about the mining issue, the violence that broke out in the area last week, the villagers' protest, the reasons behind it and the government and opposition's response on the same.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about one of the major causes behind blindness in India - corneal damage. She explains how frequently the cases of corneal damage come up and how the government is working towards pushing cornea donation. (8:14)
Finally, we talk about the amount of money that Indians lost to cyber crime during the first quarter of this year. (18:23)
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 28th of October and here are the headlines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) plant in Vadodara, dedicated to manufacturing the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez joined Modi, marking the occasion after both leaders laid the foundation stone for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) plant in October 2022. This facility represents India’s first private sector assembly line for military aircraft. Modi emphasized that recent decisions have bolstered defense manufacturing in India, expressing confidence that the new Tata-Airbus facility will position India as a leading exporter of aircraft and fulfill rising civil aviation demands.
Opposition members of the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill staged a walkout during Monday's meeting, alleging that individuals with "no stake" in the bill were being invited for oral evidence. Among those who walked out were AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, Congress member Mohammad Jawed, and Samajwadi Party member Mohibbullah Nadvi. They eventually rejoined after a brief absence. Tensions flared when the Delhi Waqf Board administrator submitted a report to the committee chair, which the opposition claimed was done without approval from the Delhi government.
Bengaluru police have filed charges against Malayalam film director Ranjith Balakrishnan for sexually assaulting a man. The case, originally registered in Kerala, was moved to Bengaluru after the complainant, a 31-year-old artist, stated the incident occurred in a hotel in the city. An FIR has been lodged at the BIAL police station under Section 377 (unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66E (violation of privacy) of the Information Technology Act.
With Diwali approaching, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to take swift action against the sale and distribution of illegal firecrackers in the capital. Delhi recorded a concerning Air Quality Index (AQI) of 356, classified as ‘Very Poor.’ Despite a complete ban on firecrackers—including manufacturing, storage, sale, and use—vendors continue to sell them in markets, and online delivery remains prohibited. The Delhi Government implemented this ban on October 14, lasting until January 1, 2025.
Indian Olympic hopefuls may face reduced access to public funds as the government considers revising its Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Discussions are ongoing within the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), a committee of former athletes, coaches, and officials, regarding new selection criteria that could be finalized in the coming weeks. Currently, around 300 athletes in core and developmental groups receive financial support through TOPS, but an MOC official indicated that this number could be cut in half if stricter selection rules are implemented.
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First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy explains the situation on the India and China border. He shares in depth details of the LAC Agreement and what it means for both the countries.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Harikishan Sharma about the Livestock census. India has begun its 21st livestock census and he shares its significance, how its conducted and how it helps the livestock farmers. (12:54)
Finally, we talk about ED's action on the scan around the Diljit Dosanjh and Coldplay concert tickets. (22:28)
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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we're excited to bring to you the fifth and the final part of this series where we will speak to educators and academicians who rely on the need for effective assessment techniques at key stages of a child’s learning journey. These assessments form the backbone of the various learning interventions and activities carried out by a teacher in the classroom.
Experts argue that evaluating the academic journey of a student at crucial transition points such as grades 3, 5, and 8 is key to mapping their learning journey. This facilitates early intervention, helps identify gaps in student’s learning and informs teachers to develop strategies to address these gaps, thereby ensuring students are adequately prepared to transition to higher grades.
In this episode, Niharika Nanda will be in conversation with Dr. Jayshree Oza, Senior Advisor, CSF and Sridhar Rajagopalan, Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer, Educational Initiatives.
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Today is the 25th of October and here are this week’s headlines.
Indian airlines have been hit by a spate of bomb hoaxes since last Monday as at least 30 flights received bomb threats via social media, taking the total number of such threats to over 120 over the past eight days. Additionally, 13 Air India international flights flying from Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi received bomb threats via a tweet on Tuesday. Most of the bomb threats have come from anonymous and unverified social media accounts. In a bulk of the cases, the social media accounts that posted the threats were set up only recently, and were suspended by X after the threats. In some cases, the threats were issued for flights that had already been operated for the day or were not scheduled to operate.
A day after India said that it had reached an agreement with China on patrolling arrangements in the border areas, Beijing said on Tuesday that the two sides “have reached a solution” on “relevant matters” but did not give any details. The Global Times reported that in response to questions about the reported agreement between India and China on border patrols in disputed areas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian “confirmed progress”. It further stated, “China and India have maintained close communication through diplomatic and military channels regarding border-related issues.
Amid the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving issues through diplomacy and dialogue. Speaking at a pleanary session of the 16th BRICS Summit, he stated, "We support dialogue and diplomacy, not war." PM Modi highlighted pressing global challenges, including wars, economic uncertainty, climate change, and terrorism, and emphasized that BRICS can contribute positively to global progress. He further added, quote "We must convey to the world that BRICS is not a divisive group, but one that serves the public interest," unquote.
Heavy rainfall affected parts of West Bengal and Odisha as the states prepared for the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana later on Thursday night. After assessing cyclone preparedness in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced that evacuations would be completed within hours. Currently located over the east-central Bay of Bengal, it is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Bhi-tar-kanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Odisha has already evacuated over a million people from vulnerable areas. The meteorological department predicts that Jagatsingh-pur, Kendra-para, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts will experience the worst effects, with wind speeds reaching 100-120 km/h.
On the global front, Khalistani violent extremism poses a significant challenge for Canada, according to Chandra Arya, a prominent MP of Indian origin. Speaking in the House of Commons, Arya emphasized the need for law enforcement to address the issue seriously. He noted that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is actively investigating this extremism through a national task force. Arya highlighted that extremism and terrorism transcend national borders, urging agencies to prioritize this pressing concern.
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First, The Indian Express’ Legal Editor, Apurva Vishwanath, talks about the Supreme Court upholding the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. She discusses the court's observations and the implications of the verdict for broader citizenship issues, including the powers of Parliament on the matter.
Next, The Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda explains why India might win significantly fewer medals in the next edition of the Commonwealth Games, and what that could mean for the future of the Games (15:36).
Finally, The Indian Express’ Mallica Joshi tells us about a new trend in stubble burning data and the extent to which the practice impacts Delhi’s air quality (25:16).
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Listen to our five part series with the CSF:Part 1: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/the-rss-bjp-rift-rise-in-indian-asylum-seekers-and-a-bid-to-muzzle-press/9550762/
Part 2: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/role-of-edtech-in-ensuring-continued-at-home-learning/9579623/
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 24th of October and here are the headlines.
After assessing cyclone preparedness in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced that evacuations would be completed within hours. Heavy rainfall affected parts of West Bengal and Odisha as the states prepared for the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana later tonight. Currently located over the east-central Bay of Bengal, the storm is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Odisha has already evacuated over a million people from vulnerable areas. The meteorological department predicts that Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts will experience the worst effects, with wind speeds reaching 100-120 km/h.
A key meeting of the Public Accounts Committee was adjourned after SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch notified the panel just hours before the meeting that she couldn't attend due to a "personal exigency." PAC Chairman K C Venugopal stated that the committee postponed the meeting following SEBI's communication about Buch's absence. He also noted that Buch had previously requested an exception to appear before the PAC, which was denied.
The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition against officials from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, which alleged unlawful demolitions in violation of prior court orders. The bench observed that the petition by the National Federation of Indian Women relied primarily on newspaper reports and lacked substantial evidence to support its claims. Without concrete proof, the court ruled that media reports alone were insufficient to warrant pursuing a contempt case, leading to the dismissal of the petition.
Khalistani violent extremism poses a significant challenge for Canada, according to Chandra Arya, a prominent MP of Indian origin. Speaking in the House of Commons, Arya emphasized the need for law enforcement to address the issue seriously. He noted that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is actively investigating this extremism through a national task force. Arya highlighted that extremism and terrorism transcend national borders, urging agencies to prioritize this pressing concern.
Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, was released from Adiala Jail on Thursday after obtaining bail related to a case involving the illegal sale of state gifts. Her release comes after nearly nine months of imprisonment, having been arrested in January. Imran Khan remains incarcerated in the same facility, where he has been held since August of last year. Bibi's release marks a significant development amid the ongoing legal troubles faced by the couple.
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First, The Indian Express' Man Aman Singh Chhina recounts the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force aircraft which took place 56 years ago and its remains are still being recovered. He shares how the accident resulted in the deaths of all 98 passengers on board, including six crew members and 92 soldiers.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dipanita Nath who shares details of the new border that is being created between Switzerland and Italy. The two nations are redrawing their border due to climate change.(13:46)
Finally, we talk about cyclone Dana that is about to make its landfall in Odisha. (21:55)
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 23rd of October and here are the headlines.
Cyclone Dana has formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm between the Bhitarkanika and Dhamra areas of Odisha. Officials from the Indian Meteorological Department predict wind speeds of 100-120 km/h on the night of October 24. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated that the strongest winds will impact districts including Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, and Balasore in Odisha, as well as East Medinipur in West Bengal. The cyclone is also expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal and northern Odisha, affecting a total of 14 districts.
Amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving issues through diplomacy and dialogue. Speaking at a plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit, he stated, "We support dialogue and diplomacy, not war." Modi highlighted pressing global challenges, including wars, economic uncertainty, climate change, and terrorism, and emphasized that BRICS can contribute positively to global progress. "We must convey to the world that BRICS is not a divisive group, but one that serves the public interest," he added.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra officially submitted her nomination papers for the Lok Sabha bypoll in Wayanad, Kerala, marking her first electoral contest. Following a large roadshow in Kalpetta, she arrived at the district collectorate to file her papers with District Collector and Returning Officer D R Meghashree. Priyanka was accompanied by her brother Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while her mother Sonia Gandhi and party General Secretary K C Venugopal looked on.
In a ruling that boosts states’ coffers, a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that states can tax and regulate “industrial alcohol.” The ruling, a 8:1 majority verdict determined that “industrial alcohol” can be categorised within “the meaning of intoxicating liquor” which states are allowed to tax under Entry 8 of List II (state list). The SC held that state’s powers cannot be narrowed only to tax alcoholic beverages. Excise duty levied on alcohol is a key component of a state’s revenue, with states often adding an additional excise duty on alcohol consumption to drive its income up. For example, in 2023, Karnataka hiked the Additional Excise Duty (AED) on Indian Made Liquor (IML) by 20%.
A prominent student organization that led protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh held demonstrations in Dhaka, calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. This demand follows Shahabuddin's remarks in an interview with the Bangla daily Manab Zamin, where he stated he had no documentary evidence of Hasina resigning before she left the country in August amid mass student protests. The Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which played a key role in Hasina's ousting, gathered in front of the Central Shaheed Minar, demanding Shahabuddin’s resignation.
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The Delhi police are currently investigating an international kidney transplant racket that was allegedly being run by individuals with links to two well known hospitals in the National Capital Region—Apollo and Yatharth.
An investigation of case records by The Indian Express, including interrogation reports, international approval forms, and call records, lay bare the racket that led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including a 50-year-old surgeon who allegedly conducted around 20-25 transplants for Bangladeshi patients over the past three years.
In this episode, The Indian Express’ Health Editor, Kaunain Sheriff, who led the investigation for the paper, discusses its key findings and the concerns it raises.
You can read the first part of the investigation here.
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First, The Indian Express Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, shares his observations from the 2024 SCO summit, which marked the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nine years.
Next, The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha discusses the importance of common resources and the challenges in preserving and maintaining them (13:58).
Finally, we provide a quick update on Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was appointed on Friday as the poll campaign in-charge for the Jalna Assembly seat under Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena (26:20)
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On the 12th of October, Baba Siddique, a prominent Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and a member of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra, was shot dead in Bandra. While the exact motive behind the killing remains unclear, the Mumbai police suspect that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was involved. The incident has cast a spotlight on the city's law and order situation, reminding people of the notorious gang-related crimes Mumbai witnessed in the 1990s.
In this episode, The Indian Express' Mohamed Thaver and Shubhangi Khapre discuss what we know about the killing so far, the concerns it raises, and its implications for the ruling alliance so close to the upcoming elections.
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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we bring to you the fourth part of this series of conversations where we will speak to experts in the field of EdTech and AI to learn how the fast evolving world of Artificial Intelligence has a critical role to play in shaping the evolving space of EdTech and how school children will learn in the future.
Manifestations of generative AI in Ed-tech and education are manifold. From providing immediate feedback to teachers, to helping students grasp concepts more seamlessly. This kind of technology can also help EdTech providers process large volumes of material efficiently to generate lesson plans, quizzes and more for meeting learning objectives of the students.
In this episode, Niharika Nanda will be in conversation with Gouri Gupta, Project Director for EdTech, CSF and Swati Vasudevan, Managing Director for Khan Academy in India.
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Today is the 18th of October and here are this week’s headlines.
India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and criticized Canada for shifting the burden of proof onto India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the importance of their upcoming national security advisor meeting, but no progress was reported. Indian officials dismissed Canadian assertions as vague accusations, asserting that they are unfounded and misleading.
The Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday that the Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on 20th of November, while Jharkhand will vote in two phases on 13th and 20th November. Results for both elections will be revealed on 23rd of November. The BJP aims to regain power in Maharashtra, where it partners with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and seeks to gain ground in Jharkhand.
The Indian Express learnt that days after receiving multiple bomb threats against flights on social media, Indian intelligence agencies traced the originating IP addresses to London and Germany. The agencies requested X to provide the IP addresses linked to the posts and to deactivate the associated accounts. Initial reports indicate that three accounts were involved, with two IPs traced to London and Germany. Users appeared to have utilized a VPN to conceal their identities, while details of the third account are still pending.
OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term in Panchkula on Thursday, following the BJP's historic success in the recent Assembly elections. Saini staked his claim to form the government, hours after being unanimously elected as the BJP's state legislature party leader, The swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah among other prominent leaders coincided with Valmiki Jayanti, and 14 cabinet ministers, including Saini, took their oaths.
In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. The court called for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal immigration and judicial oversight of citizenship legislation. While Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and three justices supported the ruling, Justice J.B. Pardiwala dissented. The bench clarified that immigrants entering Assam after 25th of March, 1971, are deemed illegal.
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar — a mastermind of the 7th f October, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war — was killed on thursday in an Israeli military operation in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip. The death of Sinwar represents a major boost to the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a string of high-profile assassinations of prominent leaders of its enemies in recent months. Sinwar became the leader of Hamas following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in August. He had not been seen in public since the Hamas attacks, and was believed to be hiding in the extensive network of tunnels beneath Gaza.
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First, The Indian Express' Divya A explains what led to the expulsion of Canadian and Indian diplomats by both the countries, the updates that have surfaced in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case and how all this has impacted the relationship between India and Canada.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt who shares details of the 50 medicines that have found to be not up to desired standards. She shares the categories of medicines identified, what steps are taken to solve the problem and whether or not it is a matter of concern for the regular public. (12:56)
Finally, we talk about the bomb threats that Indian flights have been receiving in past one week, the investigation that has happened and what has been found out. (23:02)
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 17th of October and here are the headlines.
Days after receiving multiple bomb threats against flights on social media, Indian intelligence agencies have traced the originating IP addresses to London and Germany, according to The Indian Express. The agencies requested X to provide the IP addresses linked to the posts and to deactivate the associated accounts. Preliminary reports indicate that three accounts were involved, with two IPs traced to London and Germany. Users appeared to have utilized a VPN to conceal their identities, while details of the third account are still pending.
In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. The court called for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal immigration and judicial oversight of citizenship legislation. While Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and three justices supported the ruling, Justice J.B. Pardiwala dissented. The bench clarified that immigrants entering Assam after March 25, 1971, are deemed illegal.
The United States confirmed that ‘CC1,’ a former RAW officer implicated in the failed plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is no longer an employee of the Indian government. During a press briefing, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced a productive meeting between a high-level Indian inquiry committee and U.S. officials, where both parties shared updates on their investigations. This visit comes amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa over alleged Indian involvement in the Nijjar assassination case.
OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term in Panchkula today, following the BJP's historic success in the recent Assembly elections. Hours after being unanimously elected as the BJP's state legislature party leader, Saini staked his claim to form the government. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony coincided with Valmiki Jayanti, and 14 cabinet ministers, including Saini, took their oaths on the same day.
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal issued an arrest warrant today for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August following a large student-led protest. The tribunal also issued warrants for 45 others, including Hasina’s close aides and top Awami League leaders, over alleged crimes against humanity. The orders were passed by Chairman Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar after the prosecution filed two petitions for the warrants, according to Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam, as reported by the Daily Star.
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