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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over border tensions

Dhaka, Jan 12 (PTI) Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. The development came hours after Dhaka alleged that India was trying to construct fences at five locations along the Indo-Bangla border, violating a bilateral agreement. Verma entered the foreign ministry around 3:00 pm (local time). His meeting with Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin lasted about 45 minutes, the state-run BSS news agency reported. While no official statement was released by the interim government regarding the discussions, officials confirmed that the envoy was summoned. Talking to the media after emerging from the meeting, Verma

Paracetamol may cause heart problems and kidney failure

Paracetamol is perhaps among the most common painkillers in the world. The drug, available without prescription in most pharmacies, can be used to relieve aches, pains and flu-like symptoms. Yet, scientists at the University of Nottingham have warned that it ‘may not be as safe as perceived’. In a study published recently, they claimed that repeated paracetamol doses in older people can give rise to a worsened risk of heart problems, kidney failure and gastrointestinal complications. Lead author, Professor Weiya Zhang, explained: “Due to its perceived safety, paracetamol has long been recommended as the first line drug treatment for osteoarthritis

Probe agencies left red-faced with court orders on ‘illegal’ arrests

Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI) A series of court orders here recently directing for the release of accused citing “illegal arrest” have come as a setback for probe agencies, with prosecution lawyers calling for a balanced approach while defence counsels insist on following norms. In most of these cases, the arrests were without “application of mind,” a defence counsel claimed, while the prosecution lawyers batted for victims’ rights. In December 2024, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested six persons, including two IRS officers, in a bribery case, but a special court here denied the CBI custody of the accused after finding

India set for Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering of humanity

PRAYAGRAJ, India, Jan 12 (Reuters) – A six-week Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival begins in India on Monday, a Hindu sacred event that will be the world’s largest gathering of humanity as it showcases religion, spirituality, tourism and crowd management. More than 400 million people are expected in the northern city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state over the course of six weeks to take a holy dip at the confluence of three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical, invisible Saraswati. Devout Hindus believe taking a dip in the sacred waters absolves people of

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