Quick catch-up for today
- India will be represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and foreign secretary Vikram Misri at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Bangladesh PM,
- Rahul Gandhi alleged the India-US trade deal harms farmers, while Amit Shah rejected the claim, asserting that farm interests remain protected.
- A Bengal man’s body parts found in 3 plastic bags and a BLO confessed to killing him,police are probing an affair angle with the victim’s wife.
- The Baloch Liberation Army said it detained 17 Pakistani soldiers, freed 10, and demanded a prisoner swap within a week for the remaining seven.
- Colombo hosts a packed, high-security India-Pakistan T2O WC cricket clash, energizing fans and local businesses alike.
Here are your top five stories of the day:
Om Birla, Vikram Misri to represent India at Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in
Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman after the BNP secured a landslide victory. He will be accompanied by foreign secretary Vikram Misri. The ceremony signals a key diplomatic moment for Dhaka, particularly in the backdrop of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina being ousted from office and later going into exile in India. The foreign policy direction of the new BNP-led government is expected to be closely watched. Read full story
‘Betraying farmers’ vs ‘spreading lies’: Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah clash over India–US deal
Rahul Gandhi has accused the PM Modi’s government of compromising farmers’ interests through the proposed India-US trade deal, expressing concerns over the possible import of genetically modified maize and the risk of pressure on domestic crops. Responding to the charge, Union home minister Amit Shah dismissed the allegations as false, stating that farmers’ interests are safeguarded in trade agreements with the US, the European Union and the UK. Read full story
Bengal man’s body cut up, stuffed in bags; BLO admits murder, affair suspected
A primary school teacher, Rizwan Hasan Mondal, confessed to murdering Nasir Ali, a Baduria resident, after abducting him. Ali’s dismembered body parts were recovered from three water bodies. Police suspect an alleged extramarital affair between Mondal and Ali’s wife as the motive. Mondal’s associate has also been arrested. Read full story
BLA captures 17 Pak soldiers, sets 7-day deadline for prisoner exchange
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed it had taken 17 Pakistani soldiers into custody, releasing 10 of them while setting a one-week deadline for the Pakistani government to negotiate a prisoner exchange for the remaining seven. In a statement attributed to the group’s media wing, Hakkal, spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch termed the action the “second phase of Operation Herof.” Read full story
18,000 Indians, 12,000 Pakistanis and 2,000 Sri Lankan Police: The scale of the India-Pakistan showdown
Tens of thousands of fans from India and Pakistan have flocked to Colombo for the high-stakes cricket clash, prompting heavy security across the city. The match has boosted local businesses, filled the stadium, and highlighted why the India-Pakistan rivalry continues to be cricket’s most electrifying showdown. Read full story Go to Source
