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A new petition in Bangladesh calls for a ban on ISKCON, accusing the group of being a “radical organisation” that threatens national security. The Dhaka high court on Thursday declined to issue a suo motu order “to ban ISKCON’s activities in Bangladesh”, after being informed that the government had already taken necessary actions. Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin had submitted newspaper reports on ISKCON’s activities and requested the court to impose a ban and enforce Section 144 in Chattogram, Rangpur, and Dinajpur. The court then asked the attorney general to report the government’s actions concerning the ISKCON. On Thursday,…

The call regarding a blast was received from Prashant Vihar 11.48 AM on Thursday, reports citing Delhi Fire Services said. An explosion was reported from Prashant Vihar of Delhi’s Rohini on Thursday morning, over a month after a blast had tigered panic in the same area. The incident took place near the boundary wall of a park, a Reuters report said, adding that police were investigating a “white powder” that was found scattered in the area. The call regarding a blast was received from Prashant Vihar 11.48 AM on Thursday, Delhi Fire Service said. Fire tenders were at rushed to…

The Bangladesh Police arrested ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The incident has heightened tensions. The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk, and escalating attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have drawn sharp reactions from Indian leaders, who have called for immediate intervention by the Narendra Modi government and international bodies. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government stands with the Centre on this issue, as reported by news agency ANI. Addressing the issue in the legislative assembly, Mamata Banerjee said, “We do not want any religion to…

Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli made movements in the ICC Test rankings. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah – the heroes of India’s win over Australia in Perth were rewarded handsomely for their show, with all three showing remarkable improvements in the ICC Test rankings. Bumrah, the stand-in captain under whom India hammered Australia by a whopping 295 runs, has reclaimed the No. 1 ranking for bowlers, while Kohli has entered back the Top 20, taking the 13th position. Young opener Jaiswal, meanwhile, has climbed to the second spot, pushing Joe Root for the top crown Jaiswal,…

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal had a sharp message to other IPL franchises: “I will give KL Rahul the love and respect that he deserves”. Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, welcomed new purchase KL Rahul with open arms and vowed to treat the experienced India batter with ‘love and respect’. Rahul had a controversial exit from his previous franchise Lucknow Super Giants. The post-match scenes from the last IPL – which captured LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka publicly having an outburst on his captain, Rahul – were indications of cracks forming between the two. They even met at a…

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah reached a ceasefire after months of deadly clashes that stemmed from Gaza war but escalated in September this year. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah and said India has always called for “de-escalation, restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy”. “We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We hope these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region,” said…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said it is obvious that businessman Gautam Adani would not admit the allegations, adding that he should be arrested. Jail him, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday on billionaire Gautam Adani after the Adani group said its founder and his nephew Sagar Adani have not been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as alleged in the indictment filed by US authorities in a court in a bribery case. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said it is obvious that businessman Gautam Adani would not admit the allegations,…

The Bangladesh high court has asked the government to take immediate measures to address the situation, which has raised concerns over the safety of Hindus. A petition was submitted to the Bangladesh high court on Wednesday seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) amid escalating violence targeting the Hindu community. The petition also calls for imposing a state of emergency in Chittagong and Rangpur to prevent further unrest, as protests continue to grip both cities. The high court sought to know what steps the Bangladesh government has taken regarding ISKCON’s recent activities. The court asked attorney…

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde will address a press conference today amid uncertainty on the Mahayuti alliance’s CM nomination.  Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will address a press conference at 3 pm today as suspense continues on who the recently elected Mahayuti alliance will nominate as their CM pick. The BJP emerged as the biggest winner with 132 seats out of 280 member Maharashtra assembly, while its allies–the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and the NCP led by Ajit Pawar – won 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The Maharashtra assembly elections were held on November 20, and the…

The India batter, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. India batter Nitish Rana and his wife took a brutal dig at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise overlooked the cricketer during the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jeddah. Rana, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. Rana was an integral part of the KKR set-up since 2018. In fact, he was even elevated to the captaincy role in…