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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina resigns as Bangladesh Prime Minister, flees to India amid protests

The Army Chief announces the formation of an interim government due to economic fallout from the protests, which have led to nearly 300 casualties. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) is on high alert as violence continues.

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Seated at the rear tail section, only two crew members survive South Korean plane crash

The deadliest air accident in nearly two decades that left 179 dead at the country's Muan International Airport saw two crew members survive the crash with significant injuries and trauma after being pulled from the tail section of the charred aircraft, officials said.

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Elon Musk-led X suffers brief global outage, service resumed after several users faced interruptions

At least 915 reports of outages were recorded in India at 9.15 am IST, according to the outage tracking website Downdetector.com,.

Trump campaign claims Kamala Harris became Democratic presidential nominee in least democratic way possible

Harris, 59, would face Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump, 78, in the general elections scheduled to be held on November 5.

Bangladesh job quota protests

Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters refuse PM Hasina's call for dialogue

Bangladesh recently witnessed violent clashes between the police and mostly student protesters demanding an end to a controversial quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's War of Independence in 1971.

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PsiQuantum to establish Quantum Computing Hub in Chicago, creating 150 jobs and revitalizing south side

PsiQuantum is building a 300,000-square-foot Quantum Computer Operations Center in Chicago’s South Side, creating up to 150 jobs. Partnering with the Chicago Quantum Exchange, this initiative includes a multimillion-dollar DARPA Quantum Proving Ground. Supported by Illinois’ $500 million investment, the project aims to advance quantum computing, boost the local economy, and position Chicago as a quantum technology leader.

Indians, other nationals in Lebanon advised to take preventive measures amid escalating tensions with Israel

The Embassy has also advised those residing in Lebanon to restrict movement and exercise caution while staying in regular communication with the Embassy via their specified email or emergency contact number. Similar advisories have been issued by other nations like the US, UK, Australia and Canada asking their citizens to come back home.