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<p>Amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka over communal violence, Bangladesh on Tuesday (Dec 10) admitted that at least 88 incidents have happened targeting minority Hindu community since the ouster of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August. The unelected interim government led by Muhammad Yunus also claimed that more than 70 people have been detained in connection with the violence targeting minorities. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The rare admission by Dhaka comes a day after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Bangladeshi officials and conveyed India’s concerns over attacks on Hindus. Shafiqul Alam, Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, said 88 incidents against Hindus have taken place between August 5 and October 22.</p>

<p>“The number of cases and arrests is likely to increase as new incidents of violence have also been reported in [northeastern] Sunamganj, [central] Gazipur, and other areas,” News agency PTI quoted Alam as saying.</p>

<p>But the government maintains that the attacks on minorities should be seen as political violence as some of the victims were supporters of Hasina’s party.</p>

<p>“Some attacks targeted individuals who were former members of the ruling party or they were the result of personal disputes. Nevertheless, since violence occurred, the police are taking appropriate action,” Alamd added.</p>

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<p>Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the collapse of the Hasina government. Some monks have been detained and charged with serious crimes whereas mobs have vandalised several temples.</p>

<p>In order to ease tensions, Misri visited Dhaka this Monday for the annual foreign office consultations with his counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Yunus had tried to downplay the attacks on Hindus , saying most of these reports were "completely exaggerated".</p>

<p>Last week, the interim government head said the violence had occurred only “in some cases.”</p>

<p>"The main reason for the few incidents of violence that occurred was political," he claimed.</p>

<p>Yunus also argued that it was an effort to destabilise Bangladesh by framing these attacks with a religious narrative.</p>

<p>"With the cooperation of all of you, we have firmly handled this situation," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka over communal violence, Bangladesh on Tuesday (Dec 10) admitted that at least 88 incidents have happened targeting minority Hindu community since the ouster of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August.

Amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka over communal violence, Bangladesh on Tuesday (Dec 10) admitted that at least 88 incidents have happened targeting minority Hindu community since the ouster of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August. The unelected interim government led by Muhammad Yunus also claimed that more than 70 people have been detained in connection with the violence targeting minorities. The rare admission by Dhaka comes a day after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Bangladeshi officials and conveyed India’s concerns over attacks on Hindus. Shafiqul Alam, Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, said 88 incidents against Hindus have taken place between August 5 and October 22. “The number of cases and arrests is likely to increase as new incidents of violence have also been reported in [northeastern] Sunamganj, [central] Gazipur, and other areas,” News agency PTI quoted Alam as saying. But the government maintains that the attacks on minorities should be seen as political violence as some of the victims were supporters of Hasina’s party. “Some attacks targeted individuals who were former members of the ruling party or they were the result of personal disputes. Nevertheless, since violence occurred, the police are taking appropriate action,” Alamd added. Also read: Indian foreign secretary in Bangladesh: Misri raises New Delhi`s concern over safety of minorities Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the collapse of the Hasina government. Some monks have been detained and charged with serious crimes whereas mobs have vandalised several temples. In order to ease tensions, Misri visited Dhaka this Monday for the annual foreign office consultations with his counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin. Watch: Rebel Group Claims to Have Taken Control of Myanmar’s Border With Bangladesh Earlier, Yunus had tried to downplay the attacks on Hindus , saying most of these reports were "completely exaggerated". Last week, the interim government head said the violence had occurred only “in some cases.” "The main reason for the few incidents of violence that occurred was political," he claimed. Yunus also argued that it was an effort to destabilise Bangladesh by framing these attacks with a religious narrative. "With the cooperation of all of you, we have firmly handled this situation," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna died at his residence early Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said.</p>

<p>"S M Krishna is no more. He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence. Mortal remains are likely to be taken to Maddur today," the source said.</p>

<p>Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna is survived by wife Prema and two daughters.</p>

<p>Born in Somanahalli in Karnataka's Mandya district on May 1, 1932, Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna began his career in electoral politics in 1962 by winning the Maddur assembly seat as an independent.</p>

<p>He was then associated with the Praja Socialist Party before joining the Congress.</p>

<p>Later, he joined the BJP in March 2017, ending his nearly 50-year-long association with the Congress.</p>

<p>In January last year, Krishna announced his retirement from active politics, citing his age as the reason.</p>

<p>He was the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka from October 11, 1999, to May 28, 2004, (from Congress).</p>

<p>He also served as the Governor of Maharashtra and was the External Affairs Minister during the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2009 to 2012.</p>

<p>A law graduate, Krishna studied in the US. He graduated from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and The George Washington University Law School in Washington DC, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.</p>

<p>Krishna served as the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from December 1989 to January 1993. He was also a member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha several times between 1971 and 2014.</p>

<p>Krishna was a member of both the Karnataka Assembly and Council and also served as Deputy Chief Minister (1993 to 1994).</p>

<p>He was Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president ahead of the 1999 assembly polls in which the party won and he became the CM.</p>

<p>Krishna is credited by many for putting Bengaluru on the global map as a fillip given to the IT sector during his tenure resulting in the city growing as India's Silicon Valley'.</p>

<p>Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot expressed grief over Krishna's death.</p>

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<p>In a post on 'X', he said, "Krishna's immense contributions to the development of Karnataka and the nation are unforgettable." "His loss is irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family." Mourning Krishna's death, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on 'X', "His unparalleled contributions as a Union Minister, Chief Minister, and leader have left an indelible mark. Karnataka will forever remain indebted to him, especially for his visionary leadership in transforming the IT-BT sector during his tenure as Chief Minister." Calling him 'a statesman and a leader without adversaries', the Chief Minister said, "Krishna was a guide and mentor to me during my early days in the Congress party and remained a well-wisher throughout." His foresight, disciplined life, and kind nature are an inspiration for aspiring politicians, he said.</p>

<p>Former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa also condoled Krishna's demise.</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran leader, former Chief and Union Minister, and dear friend, Shri S M Krishna." Addressing him as a true statesman and stalwart, Yediyurappa said his invaluable contributions to the country and Karnataka will forever be remembered.</p>

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<p>"I feel a sense of deep personal loss. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time," he added.</p>

<p>JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy expressed condolences over Krishna's death.</p>

<p>"Personally, his loss has deeply saddened me. I pray for his soul to attain eternal peace and for God to give strength to his family, admirers, and the people of the state to bear this grief," the Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries said in a post on 'X'.</p>

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Former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna died at his residence early Tuesday morning. The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said.

Former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna died at his residence early Tuesday morning. The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said. "S M Krishna is no more. He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence. Mortal remains are likely to be taken to Maddur today," the source said. Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna is survived by wife Prema and two daughters. Born in Somanahalli in Karnataka's Mandya district on May 1, 1932, Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna began his career in electoral politics in 1962 by winning the Maddur assembly seat as an independent. He was then associated with the Praja Socialist Party before joining the Congress. Later, he joined the BJP in March 2017, ending his nearly 50-year-long association with the Congress. In January last year, Krishna announced his retirement from active politics, citing his age as the reason. He was the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka from October 11, 1999, to May 28, 2004, (from Congress). He also served as the Governor of Maharashtra and was the External Affairs Minister during the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2009 to 2012. A law graduate, Krishna studied in the US. He graduated from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and The George Washington University Law School in Washington DC, where he was a Fulbright Scholar. Krishna served as the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from December 1989 to January 1993. He was also a member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha several times between 1971 and 2014. Krishna was a member of both the Karnataka Assembly and Council and also served as Deputy Chief Minister (1993 to 1994). He was Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president ahead of the 1999 assembly polls in which the party won and he became the CM. Krishna is credited by many for putting Bengaluru on the global map as a fillip given to the IT sector during his tenure resulting in the city growing as India's Silicon Valley'. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot expressed grief over Krishna's death. Also read: Do you have a better deal?: India`s Jaishankar responds on getting `cheap oil` from Russia In a post on 'X', he said, "Krishna's immense contributions to the development of Karnataka and the nation are unforgettable." "His loss is irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family." Mourning Krishna's death, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on 'X', "His unparalleled contributions as a Union Minister, Chief Minister, and leader have left an indelible mark. Karnataka will forever remain indebted to him, especially for his visionary leadership in transforming the IT-BT sector during his tenure as Chief Minister." Calling him 'a statesman and a leader without adversaries', the Chief Minister said, "Krishna was a guide and mentor to me during my early days in the Congress party and remained a well-wisher throughout." His foresight, disciplined life, and kind nature are an inspiration for aspiring politicians, he said. Former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa also condoled Krishna's demise. "Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran leader, former Chief and Union Minister, and dear friend, Shri S M Krishna." Addressing him as a true statesman and stalwart, Yediyurappa said his invaluable contributions to the country and Karnataka will forever be remembered. Also read: Winter Session of Indian Parliament: Centre may bring `One Nation, One Election` bill "I feel a sense of deep personal loss. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time," he added. JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy expressed condolences over Krishna's death. "Personally, his loss has deeply saddened me. I pray for his soul to attain eternal peace and for God to give strength to his family, admirers, and the people of the state to bear this grief," the Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries said in a post on 'X'. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

S M Krishna, India's former foreign minister and Karnataka ex-chief minister, dies at 92

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<p>More than 40&nbsp;schools in India's national capital Delhi received bomb threats through e-mails on Monday morning (Dec 9). The&nbsp;schools which received the bomb threat included Delhi Public School located in RK Puram and GD Goenka School&nbsp;in Paschim Vihar in the early morning hours, as per news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Delhi Police, the email read,&nbsp;"I planted multiple bombs inside (school) buildings. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate. If I do not receive $30,000 I will detonate the bombs."</p>

<p>The email was sent to school authorities on Sunday night (Dec 8) at 11:38 pm local time.</p>

<p>The IP address of the sender is being investigated by the police.</p>

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<p>The threats were revealed at peak hour in schools when buses were arriving, children were being dropped off by their parents and staff busy preparing for the morning assembly.</p>

<p>The schools informed the Delhi&nbsp;Fire Department of the threats at around 7 am local time.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hoax bomb threats across country&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Bomb threats have been taking place in education institutions and airlines through much of this year in India, most of which turned out to be hoaxes.</p>

<p>In October, an explosion took place outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini in Delhi. The wall of the school, vehicles and nearby shops were damaged.</p>

<p>On October 21, a bomb blast threat was sent to all CRPF schools through an email.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights</strong></p>

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<p>On November 19, the Delhi High Court asked the state government and Delhi police to create a comprehensive action plan which included an extensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for dealing with bomb threats as well as other such emergencies.</p>

<p>An eight-week deadline was set by the court for the completion of the plan. In the SOP, the officials were instructed to define the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders which included police, municipal authorities, school administration and other law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;</p>

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More than 40 schools in India's national capital Delhi received bomb threats through e-mails on Monday morning (Dec 9). The schools which received the bomb threat included Delhi Public School located in RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar in the early morning hours, as per news agency ANI.

More than 40 schools in India's national capital Delhi received bomb threats through e-mails on Monday morning (Dec 9). The schools which received the bomb threat included Delhi Public School located in RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar in the early morning hours, as per news agency ANI. According to Delhi Police, the email read, "I planted multiple bombs inside (school) buildings. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate. If I do not receive $30,000 I will detonate the bombs." The email was sent to school authorities on Sunday night (Dec 8) at 11:38 pm local time. The IP address of the sender is being investigated by the police. #WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from outside of DPS RK Puram - one of the two schools that receive bomb threats, via e-mail, today morning pic.twitter.com/sQMOPh4opI — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2024 × The students were sent back to their homes by the school administration and police were informed about the incident, confirmed Delhi Police. #WATCH | A team of Delhi police arrives at RK Puram's DPS - one of the two schools that received bomb threats, via e-mail, this morning pic.twitter.com/c23ciJTLGi — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2024 × #WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from outside of GD Goenka Public school, Paschim Vihar - one of the two schools that received bomb threats, via e-mail, today morning pic.twitter.com/XoIBJoVsVt — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2024 × The threats were revealed at peak hour in schools when buses were arriving, children were being dropped off by their parents and staff busy preparing for the morning assembly. The schools informed the Delhi Fire Department of the threats at around 7 am local time. Also Read: Indian govt calls high-level meeting after hoax bomb threats affect over 10 flights in last 24 hours Hoax bomb threats across country Bomb threats have been taking place in education institutions and airlines through much of this year in India, most of which turned out to be hoaxes. In October, an explosion took place outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini in Delhi. The wall of the school, vehicles and nearby shops were damaged. On October 21, a bomb blast threat was sent to all CRPF schools through an email. Watch: Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights On November 19, the Delhi High Court asked the state government and Delhi police to create a comprehensive action plan which included an extensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for dealing with bomb threats as well as other such emergencies. An eight-week deadline was set by the court for the completion of the plan. In the SOP, the officials were instructed to define the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders which included police, municipal authorities, school administration and other law enforcement agencies. (With inputs from agencies)

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