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17-year-old Indian chess player faces US visa delays, Rs 50 lakh debt and scholarship uncertainty despite two GM norms
Indian chess prodigy Md Imran is caught in a frustrating situation as US visa delays threaten his scholarship. Following the loss of his passport during a tournament in Slovakia, he has encountered numerous visa application challenges. Despite his remarkable achievements in chess, this predicament has heightened his stress and adversely impacted his gameplay.
Jamia students continue stir for 17th day; university alleges damage to property
Protests at Jamia Millia Islamia have persisted for 17 days as students demand elections for the student union. The university announced elections would occur within 15 days after the constitution's approval, but students seek a definitive date. Security concerns have led to online classes, escalating tensions among students and officials. Scuffles broke out between students and paramilitary personnel amid intensified security measures on campus.
'No slogans calling for free Kashmir were raised in Jamia students protest': Congress MP Imran Masood
Congress MP Imran Masood visited Jamia Millia Islamia to meet with protesting students and was later detained. He clarified that no slogans for a "free Kashmir" were raised during the protests. Masood condemned those responsible for putting up posters associated with Kashmir, emphasizing its integral status to India. The students' demands resulted in the university forming a high-level committee to address their grievances.
Priyanka Gandhi lands in Assam; party accuses BJP of harboring 'corrupt old Congress leaders'
Priyanka Gandhi is set to visit Assam for two days. She will lead the screening committee to finalize Congress candidates for the assembly elections. Gandhi will meet with party workers at various levels to gather feedback. This election is framed as a contest between old and new Congress leaders. Other parties allied with the BJP are facing decline.
Pakistan military on mission Bangladesh
Pakistan's military is strengthening ties with Bangladesh. A top general is visiting Dhaka to enhance trade and defense cooperation. This visit follows efforts to rebuild military relations. Discussions include expanding bilateral trade and investment. The Dhaka-Karachi air route is expected to reopen soon. This move comes as Pakistan seeks to re-establish influence in strategic Bangladeshi areas.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges foreign meddling in polls, cites 5,000 suspect FB accounts
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that over 5,000 social media accounts, primarily from Islamic countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan, are actively promoting the Assam Congress. These accounts, originating from 47 countries, focus on a specific Assam Congress leader and the state unit, raising concerns about foreign involvement in Assam's politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
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JPC was working in 'biased' manner: Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain criticises handling of Waqf Bill
Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain criticizes the Joint Parliamentary Committee's handling of the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it 'biased' and procedurally flawed. He stresses the lack of a thorough clause-by-clause review and insufficient time for analysis. Opposition members submitted dissent notes for the report.
10 Opposition MPs suspended from Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on Waqf (Amendment) Bill after ruckus
Ten opposition MPs were suspended from a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a ruckus. Despite this, committee chairman Jagdambika Pal expressed optimism about delivering a beneficial report during the budget session. The bill aims to address issues like mismanagement and corruption in Waqf properties.
Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says he's ready to ban beef if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah asks in writing
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is willing to ban beef consumption if Congress seeks it in writing. The state passed the Cattle Preservation Act, restricting beef sales. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will send a team to study tea tribes in Assam, while Assam plans to send delegations to Jharkhand.
Five Bangladeshi infiltrators apprehended in Assam, sent back: Himanta
Assam Police apprehended five Bangladeshi infiltrators near the international border and sent them back to their country, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The identified infiltrators attempted to cross without valid documents. Since recent conflicts in Bangladesh, over 160 individuals have been caught and returned.
Assam police apprehends, pushes back five illegal Bangladeshi nationals on border
Assam police apprehended five illegal Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back at the Indo-Bangladesh border. Over the past year, the Border Security Force in Guwahati seized goods worth Rs. 12.7 crores and apprehended more than 35 Bangladeshi nationals. On August 9, 2024, the BSF handled an influx of approximately 1,000 Bangladeshi nationals seeking refuge in India.
Muslim brotherhood in Bangladesh and Jamaat-e-Islami connection
Jamaat-e-Islami played a role in removing Sheikh Hasina from power. The group is now part of Bangladesh's interim government. JeI has connections with the Muslim Brotherhood. JeI leaders studied in Egypt and Turkey. The group visited Qatar in 2021. JeI's student wing wants closer ties with the Muslim Brotherhood. JeI sheltered anti-India terror groups during its rule.
Bangladeshis stranded in Kolkata worried about ongoing violence in their country
Several Bangladeshis stranded in Kolkata due to ongoing violence and regime change in their country are worried about their families' safety in Dhaka, unable to communicate due to disrupted channels. The suspension of cross-border transportation services adds to their distress, with no certainty about their next steps. They condemn violence and attacks on minorities, urging for an end to the turmoil in Bangladesh.
Eight fetuses found in 21-day-old baby in Ranchi
Termed fetus-in-fetu (FIF), the occurrence happens when a malformed vertebrate fetus is enclosed within the body of its twin, according to a journal of National Library of Medicine.
Bangladesh to give out scholarships to kin of Indians killed/injured in 1971 war
A slew of memorandums (MoUs) are expected to be signed at the summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina here on Tuesday. These include MoUs for cooperation between the national defence colleges of the two countries, cooperation between judicial authorities, modernisation of rail and capacity building, and cooperation between information and communication sector, said officials.
Presence of Pak teams in Bangladesh has civil society up in arms
The presence of Pakistan cricket and hockey teams on Bangladeshi soil has pitted the country’s civil society with a Minister as well as senior officials with key intellectuals demanding removal of these figures for diluting 50 years of creation of the country that was achieved through the defeat of Pakistan Army.
NIA, ED, state police probing hundreds of cases against PFI
So far, NIA has charge sheeted more than 100 PFI activists on terror as well as criminal charges over various offences, including linkage with ISIS, Professor's hand chopping case, Narath arms training case among others.
Danish Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gautam Gambhir
"We had captains like Md Azarhuddin captaining India for such a long time... This is happening in a country helmed Imran Khan who himself was a cricketer," Gambhir said. The former India opener said, "Kaneria has played 60-55 test matches for his country. If despite that he being made to face such torture, this is really shameful".
NIA arrests man wanted in fake currency case
Saddam, a 22-year-old resident of Malda in West Bengal, was wanted in the case registered after fake currency notes were seized in Visakhapatnam last year.
Afghanistan protests to UN on Pakistan's role in Taliban peace talks
A strongly-worded complaint was lodged by the Afghan Permanent Mission in New York with UN Security Council.
Equality, respect and empathy: Top women bosses have the last word on Imran Khan's feminism comment
The cricketer-turned-politician had said western concepts of feminism degrade the role of a mother.
Public transport remains poor in a few areas across Bengaluru
Last week, the BMTC formalised such initiatives through its 'Need More Buses' feature. It enables the public to suggest new bus routes.
India comes down heavily on Maldives, calls for immediate course correction
Diplomatic sources suggested that the Yameen should establish independence, transparency, consistency and accessibility of the country’s judiciary.
JD(U) govt soft towards terrorists and Maoists, alleges Sushil Kumar Modi
Sushil Kumar Modi today charged the JD(U) govt for being soft towards terrorists and Maoists operating in the state.
Younger celebrities to drive 2013 brandwagon
Coca-Cola’s mango drink Maaza just signed on Imran Khan and Parineeti Chopra, signaling their choice of younger stars.
Brands return to bollywood brigade: Ad deals with celebs pick up as marketers loosen purse strings
Endorsement deals with tinsel town celebs have picked up as marketers loosen purse strings.
ET Exclusive: Advertising fraternity meets at 27th edition of AdAsia in New Delhi
At AdAsia, delegates from across borders soak in Delhi.
Travel site CEO held in data theft case
Eight months after charges of data theft were slapped against him by a rival company, Stuart Crighton, CEO of travel portal Cleartrip, was arrested on Monday.
New year starts with a bang for Bollywood biggies
Endorsement circuit is back with a bang, & cos are once again signing stars at steep fees. Endorsement stars | Avatar 2nd biggest film of all time | Pyaar Impossible
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