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Bangladesh: Thousands block prison car carrying Hindu priest Chinmoy Brahmachari after court rejects bail

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A Hindu priest, Chinmoy Brahmachari, was arrested in Bangladesh on sedition charges. Thousands protested his arrest in Chittagong. They blocked the prison car. A case was filed against Brahmachari for placing a flag above the national flag. Minority groups condemned the arrest. They expressed concern over freedom of expression and human rights. International organizations also voiced their concerns.

Prosecutors seek up to 14-year terms for French rape trial defendants

France24.com (en) 

The requests were made one day after prosecutors requested a maximum 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot, who has been trial in the southern city of Avignon since September with 49 other men for organising the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot, now his former wife. One man is being tried in absentia. The case has sparked horror, protests and a debate about male violence in France. On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters staged new demonstrations across the country against violence targeting women. Читать дальше...

Man released on bail after Ladbroke Grove car shooting that seriously injured eight-year-old girl - Sky News

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  1. Man released on bail after Ladbroke Grove car shooting that seriously injured eight-year-old girl  Sky News
  2. Ladbroke Grove: Man bailed over shooting of girl, 8, and father  BBC
  3. Girl, eight, injured in London shooting was in car with two-year-old, police say  The Guardian
  4. Fresh update after girl, 8, injured in car shooting outside her home  Metro.co.uk
  5. Man arrested after girl, 8, and man injured in west London shooting  The Telegraph

View: Getting out of a diplomatic snafu over ecommerce

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's increasing protectionist policies risk escalating trade tensions with the US, particularly in the booming e-commerce sector. Local retailers' concerns about MNC dominance are prompting government intervention, but US retaliation could harm Indian exports and jobs. A balanced approach is crucial to protect local interests while fostering foreign investment and economic growth.

Intel awarded almost $8 billion in bid to protect US chipmaking interests

The Verge 

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge

The Biden administration is giving Intel $7.865 billion in CHIPS Act funding to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing in the US. The agreement confirmed by the US Department of Commerce today is the largest award granted under the CHIPS Act to date, though notably smaller than the up to $8.5 billion earmarked for the chip maker in March.

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Hull FC • Pre Season - 2025

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

I imagine that Rapana is in the centres to ease him into training as he’s had a long flight. A lot less ground to cover and he probably won’t know plays yet

I imagine they’ll see him as a potential centre if needed (I think him at centre is my preference)

Statistics: Posted by Hullrealist — Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:55 pm — Replies 190 — Views 46727

FCT CP orders crackdown on vehicles without number plates

The Punch 

The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, on Tuesday, ordered that vehicles without number plates should be impounded across the territory. He also ordered the deployment of more personnel and equipment for patrols and stop-and-search operations throughout the nation’s capital. Disu’s directive came on the heels of the rise in one-chance incidents in

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Gold loan providers see opportunity as micro loans falter

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gold loan companies in India are accelerating growth plans, capitalizing on increased demand as microfinance lenders tighten credit. Muthoot Finance has raised its growth projection to 25%, while others see gold loans filling the gap left by restricted unsecured and fintech lending. The RBI has advised policy reviews following scrutiny of some lenders' practices.