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Big twist in Sadhvi Prem Baisa death case as FSL report rules out poisoning

Big twist in Sadhvi Prem Baisa death case as FSL report rules out poisoning

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) In a significant development in the mysterious death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa, the State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has submitted its viscera examination report to the police, ruling out poisoning or any unnatural cause of death. The report, received late Thursday night, has brought a major twist to the case that had sparked widespread speculation and controversy.According to sources, the FSL analysis found no traces of poison or toxic substances in Sadhvi Prem Baisa's body. This has dismissed earlier suspicions of foul play or forced poisoning.However, the final cause of death will be determined by the medical board after a detailed review of the forensic findings. Investigators revealed that Sadhvi Prem Baisa had been suffering from asthma and had developed sever...
Hope constitutional democracy will be restored in Bangladesh: Indian leaders on BNP win

Hope constitutional democracy will be restored in Bangladesh: Indian leaders on BNP win

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Indian political leaders across parties reacted to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) decisive win in the 13th parliamentary elections, expressing hope for the restoration of democracy, regional stability, and stronger bilateral ties.Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “His mother has governed Bangladesh and won elections. Based on her past work and conduct, he will restore democracy. Bangladesh has been pushed into turmoil, with protests taking place, democracy being misused, and attempts at internal destabilisation. Bad influences from countries such as Pakistan will hopefully be thwarted, and relations with India, also bitter, will improve. Minorities were targeted, and we hope they will be treated properly, and constitutional de...
Bangladesh: Jamaat warns of stronger movement over alleged poll manipulation

Bangladesh: Jamaat warns of stronger movement over alleged poll manipulation

TOP STORIES, WORLD
Dhaka, Feb 13 ( IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday warned that it would launch a strong movement if citizens’ opinions and voting rights were “manipulated” through any form of conspiracy, local media reported.Addressing reporters at the Election Commission premises in Dhaka, Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer stated that any attempt to undermine the people’s mandate and voting rights through conspiracies would prompt Jamaat to announce programmes and, if needed, pursue a tougher movement.Jubayer stated that Jamaat respects all opinions expressed by people in a dignified manner, “but if anyone conspires or plots using the people’s opinions, we will not accept it.”Meanwhile, in its social media platform on Friday, Jamaat expressed dis...
Citizen Rights Foundation urges life term for serious corruption offences

Citizen Rights Foundation urges life term for serious corruption offences

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S
Bengaluru: Alleging that corruption has reached alarming levels across the country, the Citizen Rights Foundation (CRF) has submitted a 700-page report to the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister and the Union Law Minister, calling for comprehensive amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.The representation, submitted on February 9, seeks the enactment of stricter anti-corruption provisions, including life imprisonment and capital punishment in severe cases, to enforce what the organisation termed a “zero tolerance” policy against systemic corruption.CRF, which has filed several public interest litigations in corruption-related matters, said its report documents cases and patterns of alleged corruption across multiple states. The organisation has urged the Centre to...
Elephant tusks worth Rs 2 crore stolen from high-security military camp in Kerala

Elephant tusks worth Rs 2 crore stolen from high-security military camp in Kerala

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (IANS) In a startling breach of security, two massive and historically significant elephant tusks have been stolen from the highly secured Pangode military camp here in the heart of the state capital city, triggering alarm within defence and police circles.The tusks, estimated to be worth around Rs 2 crore in the international market, were kept at the Officers’ Club inside the military premises.The theft assumes serious proportions as it occurred within what is considered a tightly guarded defence installation.The tusks, handed over to the Army by the then state government in 1929, had been preserved for nearly a century as part of the unit’s heritage collection.Their disappearance has raised questions about possible security lapses within the camp.According to i...
Bangladesh close to installing new government, but process will remain in contention

Bangladesh close to installing new government, but process will remain in contention

TOP STORIES, WORLD
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Even as the last ballots are being accounted for in a mandate that seems sweeping the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) towards an overwhelming victory, the country’s 13th national election will remain among its most consequential, and contentious.As the results started reflecting the trend late on Thursday night, the refrain – from on-ground reports in Dhaka to its High Commission in New Delhi – was that the outcome was going along “expected lines”.Opinion polls had indeed predicted an edge for the BNP-led alliance over the other, headed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, as the trend confirmed ahead of the clock striking midnight.However, even before the first rays of the Friday Sun could touch Dhaka, the winning “edge” turned into a chasm, robbing the Jamaat of a m...
India deeply values friendship with Barbados: PM Modi congratulates Mia Amor Mottley on her 3rd successive win

India deeply values friendship with Barbados: PM Modi congratulates Mia Amor Mottley on her 3rd successive win

TOP STORIES, WORLD
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on her third consecutive electoral victory. PM Modi expressed readiness to work closely with Mottley to further strengthen bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of the two nations. "Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory. India deeply values its long-standing friendship with Barbados, which continues to expand across diverse areas of cooperation. I warmly recall our meeting on the sidelines of the India-CARICOM Summit in 2024 and look forward to working closely with her to further strengthen our partnership for the benefit of our peoples," PM Modi posted on X.PM Modi's congratulatory message came after Barbado...
Cong central leadership will take decision at appropriate time: G Parameshwara on power tussle in Karnataka

Cong central leadership will take decision at appropriate time: G Parameshwara on power tussle in Karnataka

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Commenting on the statements and counter-statements by leaders of the Congress over the Chief Minister's post, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that they should understand that the party's central leadership has handled many such situations in the past and will take a decision at the appropriate time.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, Parameshwara said, "Enough is enough, and this should stop. People are observing us, and their expectations are different. The matter should be left to the high command. They know when to take decisions, and they will do so. This is not new for the Congress party. The party leadership has faced many such situations in the past and taken necessary action.""In Karnataka as well, such developments have taken place ...
<div>Ishaan Khatter is in awe of Shahid Kapoor’s ‘O’Romeo’: So immensely proud of you bhai</div>

Ishaan Khatter is in awe of Shahid Kapoor’s ‘O’Romeo’: So immensely proud of you bhai

ENTERTAINMENT
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Proud brother Ishaan Khatter penned an appreciation post for Shahid Kapoor on social media after witnessing his latest outing "O’Romeo".Ishaan shared that Shahid perfectly embodies his golden principle as an actor - "to burn inside, with an outer ease”.Lauding Shahid's portrayal as Ustaraa in Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial, he wrote on the photo-sharing app, "So immensely proud of you bhai. The golden words for me as an actor - “to burn inside, with an outer ease”.You embody that principle with such elan. You deserve the skies and the best roles as an actor. To take a character like Ustaraa and imagine him like a graphic novel hero and yet make him believable takes a GIANT actor and star (sic)." "The VB-SK magic is undisputed. Go watch O’ Romeo in cinemas now for a roc...
Allu Sirish kickstarts pre-wedding ceremony, new mommy Upasana Konidela marks presence

Allu Sirish kickstarts pre-wedding ceremony, new mommy Upasana Konidela marks presence

ENTERTAINMENT
Mumbai Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Allu Sirish’s wedding festivities have officially kickstarted, with the celebrations beginning on a traditional and vibrant note at the Allu residence.Taking to his social media accoun, the actor who is all set to become a groom, shared glimpses from the intimate ceremony and wrote, “Wedding festivities have officially begun with our pasupu function…”Surprisingly, new mommy Upasana Kamineni Konidela, wife of actor Ram Charan, who recently delivered twins, was also spotted attending the event, looking radiant in a traditional outfit.The video montage shared by Allu Sirish captures the auspicious ‘Pasupu’ function, a customary pre-wedding ritual in Telugu households. The decor looks and is dominated by bright yellow marigolds and white floral garlands. Floral han...