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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File.
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Hasina involved in forced disappearances, says Bangladesh inquiry commission
In a new turn of events, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance set up by the interim government of Bangladesh filed a report on Saturday (December 14, 2024) stating that it found the “involvement of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina” in enforced disappearances of individuals during her tenure.
Our government strengthening Constitution, Congress repeatedly wounded it after tasting blood: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 14, 2024) said that the Congress, having “tasted blood”, repeatedly wounded the Constitution while his government’s policies and decisions since it took office in 2014 have been aimed at boosting India’s strength and unity in line with the vision of the Constitution.
Parliamentary proceedings: Are we not part of this nation, asks Manipur MP in Lok Sabha
While Outer Manipur MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur cited the Oting killings of 2021 in Nagaland and the ongoing conflict in Manipur to raise questions about the government’s commitment to Constitution, first-time MP Chandra Shekhar “Azad” asked whether certain sections of society in India were as free as the Constitution envisioned them to be.
J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal
Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday (December 14, 2024) that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation.
Hezbollah leader says main supply line via Syria has been cut
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants says the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has cut a main supply line for the group but it can find other ways to bring in weapons.
U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others.
Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister
An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India.
Muslims will soon become majority, says Bengal Minister Hakim
A fresh controversy has erupted over remarks of West Bengal Minister and Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim who is heard saying in a video that soon “we will become majority”.
Row over Centre’s demand for payment of ₹132 crore as outstanding charges for air evacuation efforts during disasters
A bitter stand-off between the Union government and the State is unfolding with a communication sent by the Ministry of Defence on October 22 urging the Kerala government to pay up the outstanding charges of ₹132.61 crore for air evacuation operations carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of the disaster response between 2006 and September 2024, evoking sharp reactions from the Left and the Congress leaders.
Published – December 15, 2024 07:32 am IST
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The Hindu Morning Digest, December 15, 2024
