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Shashi Tharoor, Priyank Kharge slam BCCI, BJP over release of Bangladeshi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier in the day, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI that BCCI had asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman "due to the recent developments" and had permitted the franchise to replace him. Mustafizur was picked by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction in December last year.
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Bangladesh: Hindu man, Khokon Das, dies after being set on fire on New Yea
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Khokan Chandra Das, a Shariatpur-based businessman, died after being set on fire during an attack on New Year's Eve. Police have identified suspects, while the family has demanded a proper investigation and swift arrests amid wider concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh.<
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"SRK understood not to go against Sanatanis": BJP's Sangeet Som after BCCI
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Sangeet Singh Som on Saturday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision, instructing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Muztafizur Rahman amid ongoing violence against Hindus in the neighbourin
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'Cricket should not bear burden of politics': Shashi Tharoor on KKR select
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Cricket should not be made to bear the burden for attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. We should try to insulate some areas from others," Tharoor told reporters.
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"Believe in looking from perspective of cricket, not politics": Bangladesh
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday emphasised the cricketing links with India amid demand from a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader that the neighbouring country's cricketer Mustafizur Rahman should not be allowed to play in IPL in view of violence against minoriti
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Bangladesh being pushed toward destruction by radical forces: former minis
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Arafat expressed grave concern over the escalating violence against minorities, the "rigged" nature of upcoming polls, and the alleged influence of the ISI in dismantling the democratic fabric of Bangladesh.
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Violence not limited to Hindus, other minorities also affected in Banglade
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Thursday emphasised that India must rely on diplomatic engagement to address the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, particularly in light of reports of violence against minority communities. Speaking on the situation, Fabian expressed serious concern over inci
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Kerala CM notes 'hectic day'; didn't have time for discussion with Karnata
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday, detailed a "hectic" schedule, noting that they were unable to hold any important discussion with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. He also criticised the bulldozer actions or attacks against minorities.
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India must rely on diplomacy: Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Bangladesh issu
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Fabian on Thursday said, "It may not be the fourth attack. There have been many attacks on Hindus. There is anarchy in Bangladesh. India has to use diplomacy."
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"Hindus being killed under Yunus govt": VHP urges UN intervention in Bangl
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Reacting to the recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal stated that a report suggested that over 300 Hindus and other minorities were killed under the Yunus government.
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"Departure of Sheikh Hasina provided more space to religious hardliners":
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.
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"Christians being targeted for practicising their faith": Congress MP K.C.
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The MP said that the polarisation is growing day by day, and that has resulted in life being unlivable for all minorities who live in BJP-ruled parts of the country. The criticism came amidst the arrest of twelve individuals, including Father Sudhir, a Malayali priest of the CSI South Ker
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