People Or Policymakers

Bangladesh polls include a referendum. Not a good idea, there or anywhere else People of Bangladesh will cast two votes today. One to elect their parliament, the other to agree or disagree with a long list of ‘reforms’ in a referendum. That’s odd because a referendum usually seeks a yes/no response to one important question….

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India’s new e-Passport: What it is and why UAE-based Indians should apply now

India’s New e-Passport: UAE Expats Urged to Upgrade for Faster, Secure Travel Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates are being urged to adopt India’s new chip-enabled e-Passport, a modern travel document designed to make international journeys faster, safer and more secure while aligning with global immigration standards. The rollout is part of India’s Passport…

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Must take full advantage of FTAs: Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Wednesday asked exporters to take full advantage of the recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed countries to boost exports of goods and services and help create jobs.“Industry must now intensify its efforts to penetrate new markets, upgrade quality and become more competitive to take maximum…

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Bharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi backs workers & farmers; takes ‘grip’ jibe at PM Modi | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday backed nationwide protests by workers and farmers demanding protection of their rights. He flagged concerns over labour reforms, trade policies, and potential changes to the rural jobs programme MGNREGA.“Workers fear that the four labour codes will weaken their rights. Farmers are apprehensive that the trade agreement will…

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Manchester United co-owner says UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants: Jim Ratcliffe sparks outrage; Brit PM Keir Starmer demands apology | World News

Sir Jim Ratcliff sat alongside Sir Alex Ferguson/ Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe set the cat among the pigeons. In a Sky News interview that veered from economics to identity, the Monaco-based billionaire and Manchester United co-owner claimed Britain had been “colonised by immigrants”, linking immigration to welfare dependency and national decline. The remarks triggered…

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When Rajpal Yadav said theatre kept him alive; ‘I have lived, breathed and enjoyed theatre’ | Hindi Movie News

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, currently serving a six-month jail sentence for a cheque-bounce case, previously emphasized theatre’s profound impact on his 26-year film career. He credits his National School of Drama training for shaping him as a person and actor, recalling fond memories of his student days. Rajpal Yadav has been in the spotlight recently…

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Bank strike today: Are banks shut amid nationwide Bharat bandh on February 12? | India Business News

The nation is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday following a nationwide strike call by a joint forum of central trade unions against the Centre’s alleged anti-worker policies. The strike also involves banking unions.Thus, amid the strike, uncertainty looms over banking operations, with customers across cities unsure whether branches will function normally or face disruptions…

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Sri Lanka 0/0 in 0.0 Overs | Sri Lanka vs Oman Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Oman opt to bowl against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan, Dushan Hemantha. Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan,…

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Death of a salesman, birth of a cricketer: Usman Tariq quit his day job to become Pakistan’s X-factor | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq (AP Photo) CHENNAI: If the online troll army is getting worried about Pakistan’s mystery slinger spinner Usman Tariq ahead of India’s blockbuster clash against the neighbours, they have MS Dhoni to blame.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Apparently, Tariq, once a sales-man working in the UAE, changed the course…

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