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Turmoil at the Top: Power Struggle Threatens the Tata Group, One Year After Ratan Tata’s Death

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MUMBAI – Just one year after the passing of Ratan Tata, the massive Indian business conglomerate he transformed—the Tata Group—is facing a complex and deep-seated internal crisis. The sprawling empire, which owns global brands like the UK’s Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tetley Tea, and runs Apple iPhone assembly in India, is reportedly being rocked by an intense power struggle among its top trustees. The infighting, which has been escalating for several months, has exposed a fracture within the organization. The situation grew so volatile that the Indian government was…

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Chappell Drops a Bomb: Ex-India Coach Reveals BCCI Attempted to Undermine Ganguly’s Ban

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NEW DELHI – The past actions of the Indian cricket team, particularly off the field, are suddenly under intense scrutiny. Following explosive revelations from former ICC Match Referee Chris Broad, now former India Head Coach Greg Chappell has added fuel to the fire, detailing the board’s attempt to circumvent disciplinary action against then-captain Sourav Ganguly. It’s well-known that Chappell’s tenure (2005–2007) was marked by deep friction with the Indian team. His uncompromising adherence to rules led to Ganguly being suspended for six matches in 2005, preventing him from joining the…

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Myanmar Thwarts Afghanistan’s Plans: Dhaka Friendly Match Called Off!

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DHAKA – Afghanistan’s plan to play a crucial Asian Cup qualifier match—and an accompanying friendly against Bangladesh—in Dhaka has been canceled due to an objection from their opponent, Myanmar. The news was confirmed to Ajker Potrika by Golam Gaus, Chairman of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Competition Committee. The Canceled Plans Bangladesh is set to play its fifth Asian Cup qualifier against India at home on November 18. The BFF had planned a friendly match against Afghanistan on November 13 as preparation. However, Afghanistan also has a qualifier match on…

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Historic Feat: Rohit Sharma Climbs to World No. 1 in ICC ODI Batting Rankings!

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MUMBAI – Despite India’s 2-1 series defeat against Australia, Captain Rohit Sharma was a beacon of brilliance, and his performance has been rewarded with a historic achievement: he has claimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the very first time. In the latest update from the ICC, Rohit jumped two spots to seize the World No. 1 position with 781 rating points. The Series that Delivered the Crown Although India lost the series to Australia, Rohit’s bat spoke volumes in the latter two matches: •…

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NCP Issues Ultimatum to Interim Govt: Legalize the July Charter Before We S

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DHAKA – The Jatiyo Nagorik Party (NCP) has publicly presented three non-negotiable demands to the Interim Government, focusing on establishing the legal foundation of the controversial July Charter and initiating constitutional reform. The demands were announced today, Wednesday, at a press conference held at the party’s temporary central office at Rupayan Trade Center in Bangla Motor. NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary read out the party’s key demands: The Three Demands of the NCP 1. Legalize the July Charter: The government must accept the first draft of the “July Charter Implementation…

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Reign of Terror on the Padma Char: ‘Kakon Bahini’ Blamed for Murders and Extortion Across Three Districts

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  has emerged as the personification of fear across the isolated islands and sandbars (chars) of the Padma River, spanning three districts. Their reign of terror, fueled by sand quarry (balumahal) control, land grabbing, and widespread extortion, has made life unbearable for locals. The latest wave of violence occurred just this Monday in Rajshahi’s Bagha upazila, where Kakon Bahini members allegedly opened fire indiscriminately during a turf war over control of a char, leaving two people dead. Disturbingly, a third body, believed to be a member of Kakon’s gang, was…

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Barishal City Corporation Faces Outrage Over $100M Kuakata Resort Plan: ‘Prioritize Citizens, Not Luxury!’

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BARISHAL, Bangladesh – The Barishal City Corporation (BCC) is facing severe public backlash for planning to spend over $100 million (hundred crore Taka) of taxpayer money to buy land and build a luxurious resort in the tourist hub of Kuakata. The announcement has sparked outrage among citizens and political groups who argue that the funds should instead be used to address the city’s crippling deficiencies in basic civic services. The Controversial Investment • The Land Deal: The BCC issued a tender on October 19 to purchase at least 3 acres…

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BNP’s Fakhrul Issues Fierce Warning to Dr. Yunus: ‘Don’t Betray the People’s Mandate’

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DHAKA – In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has issued a direct and stringent warning to the Interim Government’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Fakhrul asserted that Dr. Yunus must honor his pledge to the nation by implementing only the essential initial reforms necessary to hold a swift and acceptable election. He warned that any attempt to push through major, deep-seated reforms before the polls—or a delay in the election itself—would make the Chief Adviser’s government ‘solely accountable’ for the fallout. The…

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Crackdown in Dhaka: Ex-Mayor Among 5 Arrested for Banned Rallies

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Dhaka police have cast a wide net, arresting 21 people overnight, but the focus is on a political crackdown that swept up five individuals linked to outlawed Awami League activities. The high-profile arrest is that of Md. Faruk Hossain, the former acting mayor of Nalchity Municipality, who was picked up from the Sabujbagh area this morning. Four others were arrested the day before in Bhatara. The Charge: The police allege that these individuals repeatedly organized processions in Dhaka under the banner of a faction of the Awami League whose activities…

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ChatGPT Gets Smarter: New App Integration Feature Automates Your Digital Life

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Say goodbye to app-switching frustration! OpenAI just gave ChatGPT a massive upgrade, turning it into the central hub for your entire digital life. The new App Integration feature means you no longer have to jump between Spotify, Canva, and your booking apps. Now, you just tell ChatGPT what you want, and it reaches out to your connected services to get the job done instantly. Imagine this: You type a simple request into ChatGPT, and within seconds, it creates a new playlist and saves it directly to your Spotify account. How…

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