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Evening news wrap: India slams attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; Centre defers GST cut on air purifiers & more | India News

India raps Bangladesh: The MEA condemned recent violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and demanded justice for the brutal killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh. Delhi chokes: Centre postponed lowering GST on air purifiers, stating they cannot be classified as medical devices per Health Ministry guidelines. Angkrish Raghuvanshi hospitalised: Mumbai batsman Angkrish…

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Not enough balls! Bangladesh Premier League team’s head coach walks out of training session: ‘Never seen this’ | Cricket News

Khaled Mahmud, head coach of Noakhali Express, walks out of team’s training session (Screengrab) Khaled Mahmud, former Bangladesh captain and head coach of Noakhali Express, created a stir on Thursday when he walked out of his team’s training session at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is…

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Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma spotted twinning, making FIRST appearance after an abusive fan incident | Hindi Movie News

Cricketer Hardik Pandya and girlfriend Mahieka twinned in maroon at a Mumbai bash, escaping paparazzi. The day prior, a fan yelled “Bhaad mein jao!” outside a restaurant—Hardik stayed cool. He credits her for T20I success post-Natasa divorce; they co-parent son Agastya. On Thursday night, cricketer Hardik Pandya rang in Christmas alongside his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma….

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‘Cannot be brushed aside’: India responds to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; issues strong warning to Yunus govt | India News

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a strong-worded response to the recent incidents of violence in Bangladesh against Hindus and other minorities, warning that these could not be brushed aside as mere “media exaggerations or dismissed as political violence.“Responding to the recent developments in Bangladesh, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said,…

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Jewellery, rugs & toys power growth! India’s creative goods exports rise in FY26; UAE emerges top market

India’s exports of creative goods rose in the first seven months of FY26, driven by strong demand for fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets and toys, with the UAE emerging as the largest destination, according to an ET analysis.The exports of creative goods increased 7.3% year-on-year to $12.5 billion during April–October FY26, up from $11.7 billion in…

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KKR star and Rohit Sharma’s team-mate stretchered off after serious injury at Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News

Mumbai’s Rohit Sharma and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (PTI Photo) Mumbai batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was taken to hospital in Jaipur after suffering a serious head injury during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering concern among players and fans alike. The 21-year-old was hurt while fielding at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and had to…

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‘She Was Pretty’ star Go Joon Hee exposes co-star of mistreatment; ‘She made it seem like I was the one who messed up’ |

Actress Go Joon Hee bravely shared a taxing experience from the filming of her latest project, where a fellow actor continuously pointed fingers her way when things went wrong. Attempting to clarify the situation proved futile, as the cast member persisted in evading responsibility, ultimately affecting the morale and confidence of everyone involved. Actress Go…

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‘Functions like ChatGPT’: AI-powered Organised Crime Network Database launched; provides FIRs and dossiers in real time | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched India’s first national-level Organised Crime Network Database (OCND), a landmark initiative designed to disrupt and dismantle criminal syndicates that pose a threat to internal security.The database was unveiled at the Anti-Terror Conference–2025, a two-day annual event organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Developed by the…

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New BIS standard for incense sticks: Govt bans certain substances; flags ‘potential impact on human health’

NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification announcing a new Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), laying down quality norms and specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their manufacture.The standard has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure safer products and promote responsible and sustainable practices in the…

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