Rights and Risks Analysis Group director Suhas Chakma warns that ending quota protections for hill tribes in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts, as suggested by BNP leader Tarique Zia, could trigger serious unrest and destabilisation in the region
26 January,2026 03:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1769415471504_d.png "Global leaders extend warm wishes as India marks 77th Republic Day")
Global leaders and diplomatic missions across the world conveyed warm greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, praising its democratic values and global role. French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Singapore, Ireland and Israel highlighted strong bilateral ties and India
26 January,2026 02:29 PM IST | Paris | IANS-1769405924142_d.png "Obama calls killing of US citizen in Minneapolis a “wake-up call” for Americans")
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. In a joint statement, they called the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “wake-up call” for Americans, criticizing federal tactics as lawless and escalating tensions
26 January,2026 11:50 AM IST | Washington | ANI
In a statement, the airport said emergency crews responded to the incident at around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time (0045 GMT Monday), following which flight operations were temporarily suspended
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