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Bangladesh Loses Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, BNP Leader Dies at 80 After Prolonged Illness
Dhaka, Dec 30 Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 80, bringing an end to a long political journey that shaped the country’s modern history. Her party confirmed that she died at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been receiving treatment for over a month. In an official statement, the BNP said Khaleda Zia breathed her last shortly after the Fajr, or dawn,...
Jaishankar to Attend Funeral of Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on December 31
New Delhi, December 30, 2025 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on Wednesday, December 31, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. The visit reflects India’s official participation in paying respects to one of Bangladesh’s most prominent political leaders. In a brief statement, the ministry said that Dr. S. Jaishankar would travel to Dhaka on December...
From Builders of Silicon Valley to Targets of Suspicion: Why Indian Tech Workers Are Facing Growing Hostility in the US
New Delhi | December 29, 2025 Indian technology professionals in the United States, once celebrated as key contributors to innovation and growth, are increasingly facing suspicion, hostility, and political backlash. Much like the fear-driven paranoia Americans once held toward communists during the Cold War, a new wave of anxiety has emerged—this time directed at Indian techies, particularly those working in Silicon Valley on H-1B visas. For decades, America has gone through cycles of prejudice....
Neuroscientist Shares 3 Simple Brushing Habits to Reduce Dementia Risk
New Delhi | Dec 29, 2025 Brushing your teeth is something most of us do automatically every morning and night, rarely thinking about the impact it could have beyond oral hygiene. But neuroscientist Jules says this daily routine can actually be turned into a simple yet powerful exercise to reduce dementia risk. Dementia, a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and daily functioning, is increasingly affecting people at younger ages. Studies have shown that the prevalence among people...
Pakistan Police Officer Shehrbano Naqvi Faces Online Trolling After Leaving Podcast for Murder Case
New Delhi, Dec 29, 2025 A video of Lahore Superintendent of Police (SP) Shehrbano Naqvi abruptly leaving a podcast to attend a “murder case” has gone viral, drawing widespread attention and sparking online trolling. The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), has received over 4,72,000 views and triggered debates about the authenticity of the incident. In the video, Naqvi is seen taking a phone call mid-interview and quickly stepping away from the set. She returns nearly an hour later and...