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Thousands gathered in Dhaka to honor Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed, sparking speculation about the party's potential resurgence amidst a ban. This event, coupled with claims of minimal reforms by the interim government and its alignment with certain parties, suggests a possible return for the Awami League. Meanwhile, a minority minister resigned citing health issues.

June 5th is a date that echoes through history, capturing significant happenings from the launch of Henry Ford’s groundbreaking workweek experiment in 1937 to President Eisenhower's pivotal D-Day decision in 1944. This date also commemorates the Marshall Plan that resurrected post-war Europe in 1947, the tragic assassination of RFK in 1968, and India's Operation Blue Star in 1984.

The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard

In a daring military maneuver, Israeli forces have taken control of the iconic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. This strategic victory, achieved amid fierce clashes, boosts Israeli oversight over crucial territories. As this unfolds, U.S.

Benedict Cumberbatch, a celebrated actor known for his intelligent portrayals, offers a liberating philosophy on creative work: focus solely on your craft, not the world's problems. He emphasizes that individual responsibility lies in executing one's work with full commitment, as this is the only way to truly impact others and achieve meaningful results.

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

India's strategic foothold in the Middle East strengthens with the Adani Group's acquisition of Israel's Port of Haifa. This vital hub is poised to become a cornerstone of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, promising faster trade routes. Despite regional tensions, operations remain secure, underscoring its importance for India's economic and connectivity ambitions.

An unlikely alliance has emerged over the demand to give the cow special national status, with some Muslim leaders backing a long-standing Sangh proposal. But will symbolism bring peace where laws and assurances have failed?

Cavan Scott reminisces about his collaboration with the legendary Michael Keating on the 'Blake 7' audio dramas, sharing insights into his initial vision for the series' conclusion. In a twist of fate, Scott had envisioned a triumphant ending for Vila, Keating's beloved character, where he emerged unscathed from the show's heart-wrenching finale.

As women voters across Western democracies increasingly align themselves with progressive and left-wing politics, India is witnessing a strikingly different trend — one that is helping strengthen the BJP’s rise across regions, classes and generations

The gulf between Trump’s actions and Gabbard’s worldview made the latter’s position untenable. Perhaps her fate was sealed last June when, less than two weeks before Operation Midnight Hammer, she posted a video in which she said “political elite warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers”. The post appeared shortly before the US struck Iran’s nuclear sites in an operation almost borrowed from the plot of Top Gun: Maverick.

In a significant operation, security forces in Imphal West confiscated 68 firearms along with a substantial cache of ammunition from a rebel hideout. Four members of the UNLF-P group were apprehended. Authorities believe the rebels were planning to sell these weapons, many of which may have been pilfered during recent ethnic strife.