Bangladesh’s security forces have arrested 1,308 people under “Operation Devil Hunt,” an overnight crackdown launched on Saturday to curb violence and vandalism across the country.The interim government, led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to continue the operation until “all devils” are rooted out.The operation began after student activists were injured during an attack…
Last Updated:February 09, 2025, 14:46 IST Eli Sharabi, freed after 490 days in Hamas captivity, returned home only to learn that his wife, daughters, and brother were killed in the October 7 attack. Eli Sharabi, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack (Photo: Reuters) Fifty-two-year-old Eli Sharabi was one of…
This 52nd floor Tenant says Never buy a Home for the View | The Tenant In this episode of The Tenant, meet Sumit Chandra, a Delhi native embracing Mumbai’s high-rise living! His 2BHK on the 52nd floor offers breathtaking views, a refreshing breeze, and a lifestyle he loves. From working near home to enjoying top-tier…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently sparked controversy after suggesting that Saudi Arabia has enough land to establish a Palestinian state. His statement came in response to questions from Channel 14 broadcaster regarding Saudi Arabia’s insistence that the establishment of a Palestinian state is a precondition for normalizing relations with Israel. Netanyahu said, “The Saudis…
Last Updated:February 09, 2025, 11:28 IST Musk protested against a US judge’s order halting his DOGE team from accessing personal and financial data stored at the Treasury Department. The DOGE is tasked with cutting federal costs. The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) is led by Elon Musk. (Photo Credits: x) elonTech billionaire Elon Musk protested…
Protesters and observers gather to see the demolished Dhanmondi-32 residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh February 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s interim government launched an operation Saturday after a student group gave a 24-hour ultimatum to track down “culprits” who assaulted their activists…
Last Updated:February 08, 2025, 22:46 IST It comes after questions were raised about why Harry was permitted entry into the US after admitting to drug use in his memoir Spare. US President Donald Trump and Prince Harry with wife Meghan | File Image/AP President Donald Trump said that he has no intention of deporting Prince…
In a surprising turn of events, Sweden, once a pioneer in digital education, is shifting gears. After over a decade of prioritizing screens over paper, the Swedish government is investing €104 million to reintroduce textbooks in schools. The move comes after growing concerns that digital learning has led to declining reading comprehension, increased distractions, and…
Reading Pankaj Mishra’s The World After Gaza, I thought of no one so much as Ian Black, a former colleague who led this newspaper’s Middle East coverage for many years before taking up a fellowship at the LSE. Black was keenly aware, after decades of careful reporting from Israel-Palestine, of the tendency to adopt one cause or…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk-led task force – Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced the cancellation of 20 consulting contracts on February 3, primarily related to “strategic communication” and “executive coaching,” resulting in a $26 million savings for taxpayers. Announcing the same on X (formerly known as Twitter), it wrote “This morning, 20 consulting contracts,…
