An attorney disrupted proceedings at the Supreme Court on Monday by throwing a shoe toward Chief Justice BR Gavai before security personnel detained him. The Bar Council of India suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore for conduct that violated professional standards and court dignity. The shoe failed to reach the bench, but Kishore shouted slogans about religious insults before his arrest.
Chief Justice Gavai continued the hearing without interruption and instructed the registry to refrain from taking action against the man. The incident followed social media backlash over remarks the chief justice made about a petition seeking reconstruction of a beheaded statue of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho. Senior advocate Indira Jaising called for an...
Rain washed out Barishal's final National Cricket League T20 match against Rajshahi on Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground. Barishal posted 140 for 5 in 18 overs after Iftakhar Hossain Ifti scored 55 off 48 balls, and Rabbi hit an unbeaten 39 off 22 deliveries before the weather halted play with Rajshahi at 17 for 1. The result left Barishal winless with two points from seven matches, while Rajshahi collected six points but missed the playoffs.
Rangpur Division defeated Dhaka Metro by three wickets in the other match as Jahid Javed earned player honors with 2 for eight bowling figures and 26 runs off 22 balls. Dhaka Metro managed just 90 for eight as Mahfijul Islam led with 20 off 23 balls before Rangpur...
Hamas and Israeli delegations started indirect negotiations on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh to end the Gaza conflict that has lasted nearly two years. Egyptian and Qatari mediators shuttled between the parties to establish frameworks for exchanging hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. The talks began one day before the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the war.
President Donald Trump pushed negotiators to accelerate progress after both sides responded positively to his peace proposal. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to redeploy troops while securing hostage releases. Trump...
Aminul Islam Bulbul will lead Bangladesh cricket for the next four years after winning an uncontested election on Monday. The nation's first Test centurion said his commitment to the sport has deepened since joining the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Bulbul stated that he initially planned a short tenure but remained after seeing positive results from development programs.
The new president downplayed the significance of his title and emphasized his focus on advancing cricket in the country. Former captains Faruque Ahmed and Sakhawat Hossain secured vice president positions. The 25-member board brings together former players and specialists in finance, media, technology, and facility management.
Bulbul highlighted the cooperative nature of...
A Turkish deputy foreign minister met with a Bangladeshi Islamist party leader on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Ali Berris Ekinci held talks with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman at the latter's Dhaka residence in the Bashundhara area.
Turkish Ambassador Ramis Sen joined the discussions, which centered on strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding trade partnerships. The parties explored opportunities for Turkish investment in Bangladesh and examined ways to enhance humanitarian collaboration between the countries.
Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar attended the meeting along with Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, who serves as assistant secretary general. Zubair also heads the party's central...
Rescue teams in Nepal and India are working to deliver emergency aid after several days of heavy rain caused landslides and floods that have killed more than 70 people. The rains began on Oct. 3 and have since eased, but blocked roads and damaged bridges continue to hamper relief operations in isolated areas.
Nepal’s disaster authority reported at least 46 deaths and six people missing, with security forces using helicopters and boats to reach affected villages. In eastern India, officials said at least 28 people died, with Darjeeling’s hills among the worst hit and more than 100 homes destroyed.
Authorities used elephants to rescue stranded tourists, while local officials warned the toll could rise as rescuers access remote...
Fabio Cannavaro, a former Italy World Cup-winning captain, has been appointed as head coach of Uzbekistan, the country's football association confirmed on Monday. Cannavaro, a 2006 Ballon d’Or recipient, previously managed China’s national team for two matches in 2019 before stepping down.
The Uzbekistan Football Association stated that Cannavaro will lead the team as it prepares for its first World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Reports suggest Timur Kapadze, who oversaw Uzbekistan’s final qualifying matches, will stay on as a staff member.
Cannavaro enjoyed a distinguished playing career with clubs such as Parma, Juventus, and Real Madrid. As a coach, he has managed teams in China, Saudi Arabia...
India and Russia are holding the Indra-2025 joint military exercises in Rajasthan, focusing on counter-terrorism operations, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday. The drills, which began last week, opened with a ceremony attended by Major General Andrey Kozlov of Russia and Major General Sanjaya Chandra Kandpal of India.
Both sides aim to improve joint tactical operations, communication, and command of combined forces. About 250 Russian personnel are joining Indian troops in the training. Officials from both nations emphasized that the exercises do not target any specific country or relate to current global tensions.
India and Russia conduct annual defense meetings and have expanded their cooperation to include joint...
Atletico Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga after playing more than half the match with 10 men due to Clement Lenglet’s red card. Diego Simeone’s team remains fifth in the standings, trailing leaders Real Madrid by eight points and sitting six points behind second-place Barcelona.
Atletico took the lead when Carl Starfelt scored an own goal, but Lenglet was sent off in the 40th minute after receiving two yellow cards for fouls on Ferran Jutgla. Iago Aspas, who matched Celta’s all-time appearance record, equalized in the second half as Celta dominated possession but could not find a winner.
Celta remain without a league win this season, drawing six of their eight matches.
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