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Forced Disappearances in Bangladesh Under Shaikh Hasina: 1,569 Confirmed Cases – Inquiry

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Dhaka’s Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its report on 4 January 2026, confirming 1,569 forced disappearances in Bangladesh under Sheikh Hasina’s rule from 2009 to 2024. The panel, led by

India: Umar Khalid Bail Denied After 5 Years in Custody

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, while granting relief to five co-accused under strict UAPA provisions. New Delhi’s top court on 5 January

India-Bangladesh Relations “Thaw” Amid 2026 Polls Push

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Current Affairs

India aims to reset ties with Bangladesh’s opposition ahead of key elections, as New Delhi engages BNP leaders following years of strain under exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina. New Delhi’s outreach to

Indore Water Contamination: 38 New Cases, Death Toll at 7

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Indore authorities confirmed 38 new cases of vomiting and diarrhoea on January 5, 2026, linked to the Indore water contamination in Bhagirathpura. The Indore diarrhoea outbreak has now hospitalised 110 people, including

Section 144 Quetta Extended for 25 Days Amid Unrest

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Quetta, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Authorities in Balochistan have extended Section 144 Quetta restrictions until January 31, banning public gatherings and other activities amid concerns over law and order. The move

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Forced Disappearances in Bangladesh Under Shaikh Hasina: 1,569 Confirmed Cases – Inquiry

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Indore Water Contamination: 38 New Cases, Death Toll at 7

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