News Highlights: Counting for Bangladesh national polls begin, 27% votes cast till 3pm

Mizoram will continue to provide assistance to refugees from Myanmar: CM Lalduhoma

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday said his government would continue providing assistance to refugees from Myanmar and internally displaced people from Manipur, with support from the Centre.

New generation of athletes is not hungry enough, says Mary Kom.

Bangladesh goes to poll for the 2024 general elections today

Nearly 14 polling centres, two schools torched in Bangladesh ahead of general elections.

On BNP's call for a 48-hour general strike, a Bangladesh local says, "In our country, there are 46 registered parties from the election commission. BNP is just one party. Only one party cannot define our country's political system. I will go to the vote centre to cast my vote because I want to elect my representative..."

Bangladesh goes to poll amid boycott by main Opposition BNP

Bangladeshis on Sunday began voting in the general elections expected to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the absence of the main Opposition BNP which is boycotting it.

Voting began at 8 am local time and will continue till 5 pm.

A total of 119.6 million registered voters are eligible to vote at Sunday's polls in more than 42,000 polling stations, according to the country’s Election Commission.

Environment peaceful: Bangladesh Election Commissioner on ongoing general polls

In a first, an IAF C-130 J aircraft recently carried out a night landing at the Kargil airstrip. Employing terrain masking enroute, the exercise also dovetailed a training mission of the Garuds.

Biden to deliver State of the Union address on March 7

US President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address March 7, an opportunity to detail his vision of the nation amid a presidential campaign that the White House has described as a test of democracy.

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Delhi schools will remain closed from Nursery to Class 5 till January 12 due to the prevailing cold weather conditions, tweets Education Minister Atishi.

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has donated Rs 11 crore to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, which is building the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

One killed, several injured in a bus-truck collision in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. (PTI)

Believe 'brotherly relation' with India will continue: Bangladesh Home Minister

As Bangladesh votes in the 2024 general polls today, the country's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said, "...I am confident (of winning) because we did many things. The people love Sheikh Hasina."

On BNP boycotting the election, he said, "...The leadership of BNP has become very crucial and they are taking decisions against people's will..."

He also said, "...We have received support from the inception of Bangladesh...I know what cooperation we received from India. So, we believe that this type of brotherly relation will continue."

(ANI)

Tamil Nadu to soon become a trillion-dollar economy: Mukesh Ambani

At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet – 2024 in Chennai, Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani says, "...Under the leadership of Thiru Stalin, Tamil Nadu has become one of the most business-friendly states in the country. Therefore, I have every reason to believe it will soon become a trillion-dollar economy, which is the apt slogan of this summit. Reliance has proudly partnered in Tamil Nadu’s growth over the years. We have opened nearly 1,300 retail stores across the state, investing over Rs 25,000 crores. Jio has invested over Rs 35,000 crores in Tamil Nadu, bringing the fruits of the digital revolution to 35 million subscribers in every town and village in the state..."

(ANI)

ATS Mumbai raids guest house, recovers 3 guns, 36 live cartridges; 6 arrested

Indian celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Sachin Tendulkar, appeal to people to explore Indian islands like Lakshwadeep and Sindhudurg. Akshay Kumar tweets, "Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists. We are good to our neighbors but why should we tolerate such unprovoked hate? I've visited the Maldives many times and always praised it, but dignity first. Let us decide to #ExploreIndianIslands and support our own tourism."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from 8-10 January 2023. On 9th January, at around 9:30 AM. Prime Minister will arrive at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, where he will hold bilateral meetings with World Leaders, followed by a meeting with CEOs of top global corporations. At around 3 PM, he will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show

Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to a micro tear on a muscle.

Seven injured after an under-construction church collapsed in Telangana’s Sangareddy earlier today

Bangladesh: Counting begins as national polls end, 27pc votes cast till 3pm

Enactment of 3 new laws a paradigm shift in India's criminal justice system: PM Modi at meet of top police brass in Jaipur

Rohit Sharma to lead India's T20I side against Afghanistan; Virat Kohli included

Australia beat India by six wickets in second women's T20 to level three-match series

Indian police should transform itself into modern and world-class force to realise vision of a developed India by 2047: PM Modi

Focus on women safety to ensure they can work fearlessly 'kabhi bhi aur kahin bhi' (anytime, anywhere): PM Modi at meet of top police brass

Under new criminal justice laws, special focus laid on sensitising women and girls about their rights and protection: PM Modi

Criminal laws framed with spirit of 'citizen first, dignity first, justice first'; police need to work with data instead of 'danda': PM Modi