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10 Feb

Hindu Shopkeeper Killed in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, Family Alleges Robbery After Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh Hindu killing, minority safety Bangladesh, Mymensingh trader murder, Trishal violence

Mymensingh (Bangladesh) February 10: A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally killed inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of minority communities ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. The incident occurred late Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection under Trishal Police Station limits. Police said unidentified assailants attacked the trader with a sharp weapon, left him inside the shop and locked the shutters before fleeing. The victim was identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, the owner of Bhai Bhai Enterprise and a resident of Southkanda village. According to Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge…

10 Feb

Former Army Chief Clarifies Memoir Status Amid Publishing Row

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New Delhi, February 10: Former Chief of the Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday stated that his memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, has not yet been published in any form. Sharing a clarification on social media platform X, Naravane said that no printed or digital copies of the book have been released to the public so far. Naravane reposted a statement issued by Penguin Random House India, the official publisher of the memoir, which sought to clear confusion arising from recent public discussion and media reports. The publisher said it holds exclusive publishing rights for the book and…

10 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026: BCCI sticks to policy, bars players from staying with families during tournament

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National Times Bureau :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided not to allow players to stay with their families during the T20 World Cup. The board has chosen to continue with a policy introduced after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report, the current team management sought clarification from the BCCI on the matter but was told that the rule would remain in place. Under the existing policy, players can have their families accompany them for up to 14 days only if an overseas tour lasts longer than 45…

10 Feb

Fresh violence in Manipur: Curfew imposed, internet suspended for five days in Ukhrul district

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National Times Bureau :- A significant security clampdown was triggered in Manipur's Ukhrul district with authorities imposing a curfew and suspending internet services for five days after fresh violence erupted after armed miscreants allegedly set houses on fire, forcing residents to flee their homes overnight. The tensions escalated late on Monday after armed groups set afire several houses in Litan Sareikhong village and fired several rounds in the air, triggering panic among the residents through the hill district. Fearing further violence, many villagers fled with essential belongings to safer areas in neighbouring Kangpokpi district, while several Tangkhul villagers were also…

10 Feb

Churachandpur Shuts Down as Protests Turn Violent Against Kuki MLAs’ Political Move

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Churachandpur, Manipur (Bureu) : Fresh violent clashes erupted in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district in early February 2026 after protests broke out against Kuki-Zo MLAs joining the newly formed BJP led government under Chief Minister Y. Khemchand. The unrest signals a dangerous return of instability in a region already scarred by prolonged ethnic violence. Large crowds gathered near Tuibong Bazaar to oppose the political move, accusing the MLAs of betraying community interests. What began as a protest soon turned violent as mobs confronted security forces deployed to maintain order. Protesters burned tyres, blocked key roads and hurled stones at police and…

10 Feb

Centre Revises Re-employment Rules, Broadens Ex-Servicemen Eligibility for Central Civil Posts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaarmed forces re-employment policy, Central civil services recruitment, DoPT notification India, Ex-servicemen amendment 2026, Military Nursing Service ex-servicemen status

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central government has notified fresh amendments to the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, expanding the scope of who qualifies as an ex-serviceman for government employment. The move is intended to eliminate confusion and ensure uniform recognition of service across various branches and categories of the armed forces. Officials said the revised definition now clearly covers personnel who have served in any rank—combatant or non-combatant—in the Army, Navy or Air Force. The amendment also formally includes members of the Military Nursing Service within its ambit. The key revision has been made…

10 Feb

ICC Confirms India vs Pakistan Clash as Bangladesh Gets Relief; PCB Pushes for Tri-Series

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBangladesh Cricket Board, ICC, India vs Pakistan match, Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Board

Lahore/New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match will go ahead as scheduled, while also granting relief to Bangladesh after its withdrawal from the tournament, easing concerns over possible penalties. During recent meetings in Dubai, the ICC decided that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) would not face any financial, sporting or administrative sanctions for its decision not to travel to India. Bangladesh was subsequently replaced by Scotland in the tournament lineup. “It is agreed that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board in…

09 Feb

SC Calls Rs 54,000 Crore Digital Fraud ‘Dacoity’, Directs Centre to Frame SOP to Tackle Cyber Scams

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI Investigation, cyber security India, Cybercrime, digital arrest scam, digital fraud India, RBI, Supreme Court

New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Expressing serious concern over the rising menace of cybercrime, the Supreme Court on Monday described the siphoning off of nearly Rs 54,000 crore through digital frauds as nothing short of “robbery or dacoity” and directed the Centre to prepare a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to combat such offences. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that the amount lost to digital fraud was larger than the annual budgets of several smaller states. The court noted that such large-scale frauds could be the result of either negligence or possible collusion by…

09 Feb

Supreme Court Warns States Against Disrupting Voter Roll Revision, Seeks Bengal DGP’s Affidavit on Violence Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission of India, Electoral Roll Revision, Special Intensive Revision, Supreme Court, West Bengal

New Delhi, February 9, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned states against obstructing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and directed the West Bengal Director-General of Police (DGP) to submit a personal affidavit regarding allegations of violence and burning of Election Commission notices. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, made it clear that the revision process must proceed without interference. “We will not allow anyone to create any impediment in the SIR exercise. This must be clear to the states,” the court said while hearing multiple…

09 Feb

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLok Sabha Speaker, no-confidence motion, Om Birla, opposition parties, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Opposition parties on Monday decided to submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of partisan conduct and curbing the rights of opposition members in the House. The decision was taken during a meeting of opposition leaders held at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Confirming the development, senior Left Front MP N K Premchandran said the Speaker’s actions had compelled the opposition to unite against him. Premchandran alleged that the Speaker did not allow Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the Lok Sabha and…