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Removal of secularism, limiting PM's tenure: What's in the proposed report by Bangladesh Commission?

South Asia | Secularism, socialism, and nationalism are three principles among the four termed “fundamental principles of state policy” in Bagladeh's constitution.

India: K Vinod Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge

India news | On Monday, the Centre cleared the appointment of Justice Chandran to the Apex Court on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Mozambique Unrest | Chapo: Talks underway to tackle trust deficit

Mozambique is currently experiencing significant political unrest following the inauguration of President Daniel Chapo on January 15, 2025. The opposition, led by Venâncio Mondlane, has contested the election results, alleging electoral fraud and irregularities. Watch to know more.

Gaza war: Israeli health ministry issues guidelines for hospitals that will receive hostages

World | Middle East: The guidelines say that the released hostages would be required to stay in hospital for a minimum of four days. They would undergo tests for STDs.

Slovak school stabbing: Two dead in knife attack, 18-year-old suspect detained

World | The attack took place in the town of Spisska Stara Ves near Slovakia's border with Poland, around 280 kilometres (175 miles) northeast of the capital Bratislava.

UK to play 'leading role' in defending Ukraine as Starmer, Zelensky ink 100-year agreement

World: The wide-ranging deal between the two nations encompasses cooperation in military, energy, scientific, cultural, economic, and other sectors.

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair rewrites Vijay Hazare Trophy records with 88 vs Maharashtra in semi-final

Karun Nair, Vidarbha skipper, has scored the most runs by a captain in a single VHT season. The previous best was 660 runs by Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2022/23 season. Cricket Sports

Pollution curbs relaxed in Delhi following rains but GRAP-3 still in effect

India news | CAQM said it promptly withdrew the GRAP-4 restrictions owing to its vast impact on daily life and disruption to a large number of stakeholders

‘Suraksha, Vikas, Pragati’ key areas of focus for Polish Presidency of EU on India ties

World | India News: PM Narendra Modi had travelled to Poland last year to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Poland. It was the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years.

When Saif Ali Khan was arrested for getting into a brawl at Mumbai restaurant

Entertainment | Bollywood: Back in 2012, Saif got into a brawl with an NRI businessman, Iqbal Sharma, at Mumbai's Wasabi restaurant. The incident had created quite a stir and even led to his brief arrest.

In a first, Moon is now threatened heritage site: World Monuments Fund explains why

Trending, world: The World Monuments Fund (WMF), which typically focuses on threatened cultural sites on Earth, has included the moon in its latest watchlist, the first since 2022.

Saif Ali Khan stabbing:  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, 'wrong to brand Mumbai unsafe'

Bollywood | Entertainment The attack in an upscale neighbourhood has garnered a wave of reactions, with several calling the city unsafe. Reacting to the stabbing, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis called it an ''unfortunate incident.''

‘Hilarious,’ Internet cracks up as Pakistani doctor complains about ‘foul smell’ in China

World | In his post, the Pakistani doctor and content creator, Fani, wrote that people will be greeted by “a very bad smell” after they enter China

India Open 2025: PV Sindhu makes light work of Suizu Manami; Viktor Axelsen, Chirag-Satwik advance

Sports: On the other hand, men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came back from a game down to advance to the quarter-finals.

'Manifested jokingly,' says Karun Nair on averaging 752 in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Karun Nair averages 752 after five tons and a fifty in eight matches for Vidarbha in ongoing VHT. The batter says that he 'manifested something like this jokingly.' Sports Cricket

Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv to sign 100-year deal

UK Prime Minister makes surprise visit to Kyiv to sign '100-year deal'. Watch to know more.

Blue origin’s New Glenn rocket lifts off on first space flight

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket achieves orbit in successful maiden launch, carrying test satellite, but misses bonus landing goal.

Platforms offering adult content soon to make ID verification mandatory across UK

World | Trending | He said these websites either do not ask for age verification the checks are minimal and easy to pass even by underage people. 

Israel-Gaza truce deal: Fragile peace brings hopes and fears

The United States has announced a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. The deal comes 15 months after the war in Gaza began following Hamas's attack on Israel. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani told a press conference that the ceasefire will take effect on Sunday. Watch in for more details!