Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has announced that the country will hold its next general elections on February 12, 2026. This marks the first national polls since the 2024 uprising that ousted the previous government, signalling a pivotal moment for democratic transition under the interim administration.
A member of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has been suspended after an internal investigation was launched into alleged irregularities involving donations at Badrinath Dham. The decision came after a preliminary inquiry reportedly found initial evidence suggesting possible misconduct. The suspended employee, Pramod Nautiyal, was serving as a private secretary in the temple committee.
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Meta has issued a strong statement after the Centre served it a notice over Instagram advertisements allegedly linked to child sexual exploitation material. In a blog post released days after the government’s action, the company said it takes child safety extremely seriously and rejected claims that it knowingly targeted users with such advertisements.
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