At state expense, six of Yunus’ press secretaries use iPhone Pro Max devices.

Six Press secretaries in Bangladesh’s interim authority, under Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, have drawn public criticism after upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max devices at government expense, costing BDT 1,361,994. Allegations of corruption and misuse of power have also surfaced against student coordinators pivotal in the 2024 regime change, including unverified investments in properties and undeclared foreign bank accounts. These issues highlight growing concerns over governance and accountability in the interim administration.

Pangin village in Arunachal Pradesh was designated a “Clean Model Village.”

Pangin village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district was inaugurated as a Clean Model Village (CMV) under the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ initiative, becoming the district’s third CMV after Pagak and Lokpeng. Led by Circle Officer Niyang Pertin, the transformation emphasized community participation, leveraging government schemes, and infrastructure development. Achievements included the revival of the Ruteng stream, creation of eco-tourism facilities, and beautification projects. Minister Ojing Tasing commended the villagers for exemplifying cleanliness and progress, while MLA Oken Tayeng highlighted Siang’s potential for adventure tourism and self-reliance through youth training and tourism initiatives.

Police at the station with the arrested individual after Kamal Uddin's detention.

Ratabari Police Nab Kamal Uddin for Abusive Video Against PM Modi After Pahalgam Attack

Ratabari Police have arrested Kamal Uddin for posting a controversial video on social media that contained threats and offensive language directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, which went viral, sparked outrage, leading to Uddin’s arrest despite his subsequent apology, claiming he was intoxicated when the video was filmed. An FIR was filed based on the content of the video, and Uddin was taken into custody.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma orders a crackdown on Aadhaar cardholders who aren’t in the NRC or haven't applied for inclusion. The move aims to address illegal migration and ensure proper documentation of residents.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Orders Crackdown on Aadhaar Holders Not Registered in NRC

In a significant move to tighten the identification process, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a strict crackdown on Aadhaar cardholders who are neither included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) nor have applied for inclusion. This decision comes in the wake of ongoing efforts to secure proper documentation and identify illegal migrants in the state. The government aims to address discrepancies and ensure that only legitimate residents are registered, while taking action against those who fail to meet the necessary criteria.