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A deadly stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district claimed 36 lives, with children and women making up the majority of casualties. The tragedy struck during a speech by actor-politician Vijay, leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, when crowds surged beyond control. Among...

Taskeen Ahmed encouraged taxpayers to use electronic filing systems during a Saturday workshop hosted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The DCCI president emphasized that citizens bear moral responsibility for contributing taxes since government revenue supports infrastructure...

Bangladesh's Election Commission begins consultations today with civil society members and electoral specialists regarding February's national vote. Morning sessions run from 10 a.m. until noon while afternoon meetings continue from 2:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Officials allocated separate time...

India enters Sunday's Asia Cup final against Pakistan as heavy favorites after defeating their rivals twice during the tournament. The unbeaten defending champions have dominated every opponent while advancing to the title match in Dubai. Pakistan seeks revenge following earlier losses but faces...

Thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday, pressing for an agreement to end the Gaza conflict before Netanyahu's White House meeting with Trump Monday. Israeli airstrikes killed 92 Palestinians across Gaza, with 45 deaths occurring in Gaza City, according to local rescue officials. Families of...

Counter Terrorism Unit officers arrested Shahed Ahmed Majumder in Dhaka's Gulshan area Saturday. Authorities transferred the suspect to Gulshan Police Station following his detention. His father, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, previously served as State Minister for Industries and represented the...

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association reduced gold prices after a committee meeting Saturday. The organization cut rates by Tk1,890 per bhori to Tk1,92,969. BAJUS had set the previous record high at Tk1,94,859 per bhori on September 24. These new rates become effective Sunday. Different carat...

Actress Rakul Preet Singh promoted a turmeric milk recipe on social media as Mumbai experiences seasonal rainfall. The performer shared an image of the traditional drink made with turmeric and gram flour to boost immunity during weather changes. Medical experts recognize turmeric's benefits for...

Taiwan's military reported Chinese forces operating near the island Sunday morning. Defense officials counted six aircraft, seven naval ships and two government vessels approaching Taiwanese waters before 6 a.m. local time. Five aircraft breached the median line separating the Taiwan Strait and...

BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla declared India will capture the Asia Cup championship against Pakistan on Sunday. The cricket official made his prediction after the board completed its Annual General Meeting at headquarters. India topped the Super 4s standings, while Pakistan finished second...

A deadly stampede occurred during a political rally organized by actor-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam event resulted in more than 35 deaths. Several people sustained injuries during the tragic occurrence. Children were among the victims who...

Rahul Gandhi employs atomic and hydrogen weapon analogies when discussing alleged electoral fraud by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The opposition leader made these comparisons during press conferences where he accused the BJP of vote manipulation and criticized India's Election Commission...

Actor Ram Charan marks 18 years in cinema since his debut film Chirutha launched his career. Father and veteran star Chiranjeevi praised his son's achievements through a social media message written in Telugu. The elder actor expressed pride in watching Ram Charan develop discipline and...

The Reserve Bank of India will convene its Monetary Policy Committee from September 29 through October 1. Analysts predict policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged during this session. Economic experts believe the central bank faces minimal pressure to reduce borrowing costs. Global trade...

Bollywood star Sunny Deol posted a video while driving to Delhi for his nephew's wedding celebration. The actor expressed enthusiasm about joining family members for the festivities. He wore casual attire with a hat and sunglasses during the highway journey. His Instagram story featured...

Rashmika Mandanna films Cocktail 2 in Sicily alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Maddock Films produces the sequel with Luv Ranjan penning the script and Homi Adajania directing. The actress shared Instagram photos of elaborate meals after completing a lengthy filming schedule. Plot details...

Actress Padmini Kolhapure honored late singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary through an Instagram tribute video. Kolhapure performed lines from Mangeshkar's song "Rahe Na Rahen Hum Mehka Karenge" and spoke about missing the Bharat Ratna recipient. The actress expressed how Mangeshkar's...

Siddhant Chaturvedi shared behind-the-scenes footage from Dhadak 2 that shows him performing Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves. The actor executed breakdancing routines inside his vanity van while the song "All Is Fair in Love and Brostep (with Ragga Twins)" played. He described the dancing...

Harsh Vardhan became Bihar Cricket Association president Sunday after winning an uncontested election at age 24. The victory makes him the youngest person to lead the state cricket body. Priya Kumari secured the vice president position while Ziaul Arefin earned the secretary role. Abhishek...

Bangladesh's Election Commission launched stakeholder consultations Sunday morning for the February 2026 general election. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin led the first session with civil society members at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka at 10:40 AM. Four other election commissioners...