Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met at the BIMSTEC Summit, marking their first encounter since former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The meeting comes in the midst of diplomatic tensions after Yunus's comments during his visit to China, where he encouraged their influence in Bangladesh, referring to the country as the "only guardian of the ocean" in the region. This remark was met with criticism from India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who highlighted India's expanding connectivity in the Northeast as a hub for the BIMSTEC countries.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus recently visited China and urged Beijing to extend its economic influence to the country, mentioning that India's northeastern states being landlocked could be seen as an opportunity. The remark, made during Yunus' trip, has sparked controversy on social media. Yunus also called Bangladesh the only guardian of the ocean in the region, and stated that this could be a huge opportunity for China to extend its economy.
In a joint press conference with NCP and Congress leaders, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray endorsed Rahul Gandhi's claims of irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Thackeray also criticized the BJP for taking a month to decide the chief minister despite their majority win and their ongoing disputes over the appointment of district guardian ministers. He even dared the BJP's Eknath Shinde to try and poach members of the Shiv Sena (UBT), which won 57 seats in the polls.
Le Monde, France's newspaper of record, has announced its decision to leave the controversial social media platform X, due to concerns over its founders' political alliances with US President Donald Trump. In an editorial, Le Monde's editor-in-chief Jérôme Fenoglio explains that the move is a response to "a global threat to free access to reliable information" posed by social media behemoths such as X and Meta. The newspaper, which boasts 11 million followers on its French language account, will now focus on fast-growing rival Bluesky and increase vigilance on other platforms like TikTok and Meta, following Mark Zuckerberg's "worrying statements."
Mohanlal's highly-anticipated fantasy drama 'Barroz' has finally hit theatres, with the legendary Malayalam actor taking on his directorial debut. The film follows the titular character Barroz, a guardian of da Gama's treasure, as he searches for an heir capable of claiming the treasure. As viewers are taken on a journey filled with mystery and adventure, social media is abuzz with reactions, with fans eagerly discussing whether the film lives up to the immense hype.
Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped injury when an attacker shot at him during his duty as a guardian at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attacker was identified as Narain Singh and was quickly overpowered by bystanders. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Security arrangements at the temple were noted by Amritsar Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Harpal Singh, who confirmed that the attacker had been present the previous day and had paid homage before the attack. Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema arrived at the scene after the incident occurred, with Cheema condemning it as a "big conspiracy" to destabilize Punjab.
Since changing its name to X in 2023, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter has seen a sharp decrease in its number of active users. Notable individuals and organizations, including British news publication The Guardian, have expressed concerns about the negative impact the platform has on society. As a result, many are turning to new social network Bluesky as an alternative. If you're considering deleting your X account, we'll explain the steps you can take and suggest ways to protect your data before doing so.
The first trailer for Thunderbolts has dropped, and fans are already buzzing about the upcoming antihero Avengers movie. The teaser spotlights Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, leading a team of misfits including David Harbour's Red Guardian and Wyatt Russell's John Walker. With promises of grounded action and thrilling suspense, this film looks to be a must-see for Marvel fans. While we wait for its May release, the trailer has already sparked speculation about hidden Easter eggs and potential plot twists.
After falling out of favour in Manchester City, Joao Cancelo is set to make a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal reportedly close to signing the defender. Cancelo's medicals are scheduled for Friday, and the deal is expected to cost Al-Hilal a staggering €38 million. According to The Guardian, the Saudi club is also eyeing Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong to bolster their defence.
As the Indian men's hockey team advanced to the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics, all eyes were on the legendary PR Sreejesh, who has been a consistent and steadfast presence on the team for years. With his exceptional skills and heroics, Sreejesh has been the man who has bailed India out and led them to victory on numerous occasions. As the team prepares for the semifinals, all hopes rest on Sreejesh and his unwavering determination to bring home a medal in his final Olympics.