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‘Pippa’ makers react to controversy over AR Rahman’s adaptation of Kazi Nazrul…
The new rendition of "Karar oi louho kopat" in "Pippa" by Rahman has angered not just the family of the poet but also the artistic community in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg under fire in Germany over pro-Palestinian stance
The German chapter of climate movement Fridays for Future has distanced itself from her views on the Israel-Hamas war.
Today’s Motto: ‘Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
Jaishankar meets new UK Foreign Secretary Cameron, congratulates him on his appointment
The meeting came hours after British PM Rishi Sunak appointed the former premier as his new Foreign Secretary in a dramatic reshuffle of his Cabinet ahead of general elections next year.
EU nations jointly condemn Hamas for ‘use of hospitals and civilians as human shields’
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said Monday that at the same time the bloc asked Israel “for maximum restraint in targeting in order to avoid human casualties.”
US says it carried out strikes against ‘Iran-linked’ sites in eastern Syria
It is the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria it said were tied to Iran.
Five members of Indian-origin family die in London house fire; were celebrating Diwali
Police said they were called at about 2230 local time on Sunday to reports of a fire at a residential address in Channel Close, Hounslow.
Today’s Motto: ‘Failing in originality is better than succeeding in imitation’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
PM Trudeau says ‘fight’ with India not something Canada wants right now; seeks to…
Justin Trudeau's remarks came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New Delhi on Friday urged India to cooperate with an investigation by Canada into the killing of Nijjar.
‘One war for another’: Ukrainian refugees return from Israel
Ukrainian refugees who sought safety in Israel face the trauma of conflict once again as the war with Hamas triggers a second exodus.
Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital
The Israeli leader also insisted that after the war, now entering its sixth week, Gaza would be demilitarized and Israel would retain security control there.
Amid negotiations for trade deal, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar heads to UK
The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was launched in 2021 along with the India-UK Roadmap 2030 that seeks to expand ties in a range of areas.
Three foreign tourists killed in blaze on houseboat in Srinagar’s Dal Lake
The victims' DNA samples were extracted to establish their identities, the officials said, adding they are believed to be from Bangladesh and included a woman.
Israel warns Hezbollah that Beirut could face similar fate to Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday warned Iran-backed Hezbollah that launching a war would result in widespread destruction in Lebanon.
Iran asks Muslim countries to designate Israel army ‘terrorist organisation’
"Islamic governments should designate the army of the occupying and aggressor regime as a terrorist organisation," Raisi told a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s wife may be arrested in a corruption case: Report
The anti-graft watchdog received some fresh evidence, which, if confirmed, will change Bibi's status from a witness to accused, sources were quoted as saying by the newspaper.
150 Bangladesh garment factories shut, 11,000 workers charged after clashes over minimum wage
Conditions are dire for many of the sector's four million workers, the vast majority of whom are women whose monthly pay, until recently, started at 8,300 taka ($75 - Indian Rs 6300).
Biden, Xi to meet on Nov 15 for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught US-China relations
The Biden-Xi meeting is not expected to lead to many, if any, major announcements, and differences between the two powers certainly won't be resolved.
Saudi prince slams Israel ‘aggression’ ahead of Gaza summits
Riyadh has repeatedly criticised attacks on civilians in statements, though Prince Mohammed had not publicly addressed them before Friday.
Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli snipers shooting at Gaza’s Al-Quds hospital
News agency AFP reports at least one death and 20 wounded in the shooting.
