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Dhaka, July 30 (IANS) Several political parties of Bangladesh, including Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizens Party (NCP), and Islami Andolan, raised objections to the draft of the July National Charter, local media reported on Wednesday. The parties, particularly opposed to the provision to implement reform proposals within two years of forming the government after the national elections, demanded that the July Charter be incorporated into a legal framework to ensure its implementation. The National Consensus Commission (NCC) of Bangladesh recently urged the political parties participating in the second round of the dialogue to pledge their commitment to implement the reform proposals outlined…

In a proactive step toward making Bengaluru’s streets more pedestrian-friendly, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a focused initiative to upgrade footpaths along key city roads. BBMP Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao personally inspected a 5.5 km stretch of footpaths along Bannerghatta Main Road, from Dairy Circle to IIMB, aiming to turn it into a model pedestrian corridor.Also Read:YouTube to roll out AI to detect real age of users, aims to boost teen safetyThe commissioner, along with BBMP officials, walked the full stretch to identify problem areas and issued spot instructions for immediate repairs. The directive includes fixing broken…

In a move that has ignited widespread debate, EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti announced the company’s withdrawal from sponsoring the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan semi-final clash in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Citing national sentiment in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pitti declared via social media that “nation comes first, business later.” The recent terror attack in Baisaran Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives, has deeply influenced public discourse around Indo-Pak sporting relations. Pitti’s statement—“Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand”—struck a chord with a large segment of Indian fans who’ve been vocal about…

In a move that has shocked Indian cricket fans ahead of the high-stakes final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. The decision, guided by the BCCI medical team, aims to preserve Bumrah’s back and long-term fitness, even as India trail 1-2 in the five-match series. Bumrah, who had already missed the second Test at Edgbaston — which India won convincingly — has bowled a total of nearly 120 overs in the series, including a grueling 33-over spell at Old Trafford. Despite being India’s joint-highest…

YouTube is launching a new artificial intelligence tool designed to identify users under 18, even if they provide false information while creating their account. This feature, which will be tested in the United States from August 13, aims to strengthen the platform’s protections for minors in line with growing global demands for tighter digital safety standards.Also Read:India overtakes China as top US smartphone supplier, powered by Apple’s manufacturing shiftThe AI system works by analyzing behavioral patterns, such as search queries, video viewing habits, and account activity history, to estimate a user’s actual age. If the system suspects a user is…

A head constable’s casual conversation with a cab driver over a cup of tea led him to crack a murder case in Karnataka recently, around 18 months after the crime was committed. Following up on the crucial lead, the police arrested the deceased man’s wife and her paramour from Kerala, where they had been living under fake identities. On Monday, the police announced the arrests in Davanagere district’s Channagiri town. Officers identified the deceased as Ningappa, who had an areca nut business. The arrested accused are Ningappa’s wife Lakshmi, 38, and her paramour Tippesh Naik, 42, besides his friend Santosh,…

Sawan is a sacred month, often marked by fasting, spiritual devotion, and a shift to sattvik vegetarian diets. It’s also a great time to detox your body and adopt healthy eating habits. If you’re aiming to shed some weight while honouring your Sawan fasting or dietary rituals, adding the right vegetarian foods to your meals can make a huge difference. Here are 10 nutritious, weight-loss-friendly vegetarian foods perfect for your Sawan diet:- 1. Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Low in calories and high in water content, lauki is ideal for weight loss. This cooling vegetable aids digestion and keeps you full longer,…

Jakarta, July 30 (IANS) Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday issued a warning of a possible tsunami of less than 0.5 metres following a powerful earthquake in Russia. The agency said the possible tsunami could affect several coastal areas across Indonesia, with varying arrival times starting from midday. “Coastal communities in the potentially affected areas are advised to remain calm and temporarily stay away from the shoreline,” said Daryono, head of BMKG’s earthquake and tsunami mitigation division. The affected areas may include parts of Gorontalo, North Maluku, North Sulawesi, West Papua, Papua, and Southwest Papua provinces, such…

Beijing, July 30 (IANS) Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China, Peru, and Ecuador, intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin. The powerful quake, centred approximately 119 kilometres (74 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — a Russian city with a population nearing 180,000 — prompted immediate tsunami warnings in Russia, Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and multiple Pacific Island nations. Authorities swiftly initiated evacuations in several areas near the quake’s epicentre, particularly across the Kamchatka Peninsula, where tsunami waves ranging from 3 to 4 metres…

India has emerged as the leading exporter of smartphones to the United States for the first time, surpassing China, thanks to a sharp rise in Apple’s manufacturing activity in the country. According to a recent report by research firm Canalys (part of Omdia), India accounted for 44% of all smartphone imports into the US during the second quarter of 2025, a massive leap from just 13% during the same period last year. In contrast, China’s share fell dramatically from 61% to 25%.Also Read:‘Honeymoon in Shillong’: Film announced on  Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, wife among accusedThis shift is largely attributed to Apple’s…