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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina reached out to India for safe passage, now on her way to London

Sheikh Hasina, it is learnt, was offered military chopper by Bangladesh Army to ferry her from her official residence, which was stormed by protesters moments after she left Dhaka.

Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina’s resignation?

General Waker-Uz-Zaman, 58, assumed the duties of army chief on June 23 for a period of three years - the normal tenure for the position.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, leaves Dhaka as protesters storm her official residence

Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said an interim govt will be formed. He has been holding 'open discussions' with political parties including radical groups, it is learnt.

Bangladesh PM Hasina taken to ‘safe shelter’, minister says situation volatile as 300 die in quota stir

Student activists had called for a march to the capital Dhaka on Monday in defiance of a nationwide curfew to press Hasina to resign.

Bloody Sunday in Bangladesh leaves over 100 dead, protesters seek Hasina’s ouster. ‘March to Dhaka’ today

Indefinite curfew as Hasina govt fails to contain fresh violence by anti-quota protesters who had hit streets in June. Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement declares non-cooperation.

At least 93 killed & over thousands injured as fresh wave of violence grips Bangladesh

Anti-govt protesters clashed with police in at least 20 districts on first day of student-led non-cooperation campaign, which intends to maintain pressure on PM Hasina to resign.

Students call for ‘non-cooperation’ movement in Bangladesh, demand PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

Clashes were witnessed Friday & Saturday across the country, in which 2 people were killed & at least 55 injured. Protesters demand justice for 150 people killed during July violence.

India confirms it received protest note from Bangladesh over Mamata’s offer to shelter refugees

India has called Bangladesh’s anti-quota stir an 'internal matter', and reminded states that conduct of foreign affairs is the sole prerogative of the central government.

Bangladesh govt to impose curfew, deploy army, cut mobile services as protests widen

Three people were killed in the country Friday as police cracked down on unrelenting student-led protests against government job quotas despite a ban on public gatherings.

India advises its citizens in Bangladesh to ‘minimise’ movement as Hasina govt grapples with protests

At least 6 have been killed in protests across Bangladesh against Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League administration’s stand on 30% quota for families of freedom fighters in govt jobs.

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British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.