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In this August 2024 picture, protesters shout slogans as they vandalise a mural of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with paint and mud, demanding her resignation at Teacher Student Center (TSC) area of University of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s deposed PremierSheikh Hasina was on Thursday (July 10, 2025) formally indicted in a crimes against humanity case by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal, media reports said.The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ordered a crimes against humanity case against the ousted Prime Minister, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and former Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Mamun for…

The logo of State Bank of India (SBI) is seen on the facade of its headquarters in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender by assets, is preparing to sell as much as ₹250 billion ($2.9 billion) of shares to institutional investors as early as next week, a news report said on Thursday (July 10, 2025), citing sources familiar with the matter.The plans haven’t been finalised and are subject to change, the report said.SBI did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.The bank’s board had approved the sale in May.The state-owned banks will…

Migrants would face deportation for espousing anti-Jewish sentiment under sweeping plan.Australia’s anti-Semitism envoy has called for the cancellation of funding to universities that tolerate anti-Jewish sentiment and the screening of migrants for anti-Semitic views under a sweeping plan presented to the government. Jillian Segal made the recommendations in a report published on Thursday amid elevated concerns about anti-Semitism following a spate of violent incidents, including an alleged arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last week. “Countering antisemitism must not be the burden solely of the Jewish community; nor can we expect governments alone to fight antisemitism on Australians’ behalf,” Segal,…

Uterine fibroid prevalence in India varies across studies, with some reporting rates between 20% and 40% in women of reproductive age, while others show higher percentages, even up to 77% developing fibroids during their childbearing years. While there isn’t a specific national health programme in India directly targeting uterine fibroids, they are addressed within the broader framework of reproductive health and maternal care programmes. As the world observes Fibroid Awareness Month this July, clinicians and public health professionals in India are drawing attention to how uterine fibroids — non-cancerous tumours of the uterus that while not life-threatening, can severely affect a woman’s quality…

Loop Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Loop Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images What’s the role of government in society? What do we mean when we talk about individual responsibility? What makes us free? ‘Neoliberalism’ might feel like a squishy term that’s hard to define and understand. But this ideology, founded by a group of men in the Swiss Alps, is a political project that has dominated our economic system for decades. In the name of free market fundamentals, the forces behind neoliberalism act like an invisible hand, shaping almost every aspect of our lives. This episode originally ran as “Capitalism: What Makes…

Texans gather in Kerrville to mourn 120 flood victims and pray for more than 160 still missing.Several hundred people have gathered in Tivy Antler Stadium in Texas to mourn the many lives lost and pray for those still missing from the catastrophic flash floods that battered the state over the United States July Fourth holiday. The vigil, held on Wednesday in Kerrville – one of the worst-affected areas – brought together grieving families, local clergy, and volunteers. “Our communities were struck with tragedy literally in the darkness,” youth minister Wyatt Wentrcek told the crowd. “Middle of the night.” At least…

The Finance Ministry may soon finalise a compensation package for public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) to cover their losses on sale of cooking gas cylinders below market price “in consumer interest”, according to a source in the know. The compensation to give relief to the OMCs — Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) — is expected to be from the additional mop-up from the hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel that took effect in April. The proposal is expected to be considered by the Union Cabinet soon, as per sources.…

Tamil star Dhanush has commenced shooting for his 54th feature film, the makers announced on Thursday. The movie is being directed by Vignesh Raja, best known for his critically-acclaimed crime thriller Por Thozhil. It is backed by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International.The production banner shared the news in a post on Instagram. “Sometimes, staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive. #D54 starring @dhanushkraja – On floors from today,” Vels Film International wrote alongside a teaser poster of the film.Celebrated music composer G V Prakash Kumar, who has previously delivered several hit soundtracks for many films of…

Most of us have a common habit of discarding expired medicines in the dustbin. However, according to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s (CDSCO) latest advisory, flushing certain expired or unused drugs down the toilet should be the norm, rather than throwing them in the dustbin. According to CDSCO, improper disposal of expired, unused drugs may be hazardous to public health, animal health, and the environment. It has also been noted as one of the key factors contributing to the growth of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR), as stated in a notification dated May 26, 2025. In the same notification, it listed…

Several days ago, a residential school in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, was flooded. Around 160 students were trapped in the school and were later rescued by the police. | Photo Credit: PTI “An alert was issued in Jamshedpur in Jharkhand on Thursday (July 10, 2025) as the Kharkhai and Swarnarekha were flowing above the danger mark following heavy rains,” according to a statement.Incessant downpour over the last two days led to an increase in water levels of the two rivers, even no rainfall was recorded since the morning. “Kharkhai’s water level at the Adityapur bridge was at 129.96 metre, against…