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A senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be invited to Dhaka as BNP chief Tarique Rahman prepares to assume office as Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister following the party’s landslide victory in the general elections.BNP leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan expressed hope that South Asian leaders, including PM Modi, would be invited to the swearing-in ceremony. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka after the party’s victory, he said, “I don’t know exactly what they’re doing, but hopefully they’ll invite everyone. I don’t know exactly, but he (PM Modi) should be invited. It’s general courtesy. The organisers will do it. I hope the whole world will be with us.“ Highlighting the party’s broader foreign policy approach, Milan added, “friends to all, malice to none.”His remarks come as the BNP prepares to form the next government after securing a decisive mandate in the 13th national parliament elections held on February 12. The result marks the party’s return to power after nearly two decades, with Tarique Rahman set to take office as Prime Minister, in line with the party’s earlier announcement.According to the Election Commission, results for 297 seats have been declared so far. BNP candidates have won 209 seats, while the party is also leading in two constituencies where results are currently suspended.BNP allies have secured three additional seats, taking the BNP-led alliance’s total to 212 seats. In comparison, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has won 68 seats, while its allies in the 11-party alliance have secured nine more, bringing their total to 77 seats. The Election Commission has already issued the official gazette notification for the elected Members of Parliament, according to Prothom Alo.Preparations for the formation of the new government are now under way. The new cabinet is expected to be sworn in within the next three to four days, with the Cabinet Division completing all necessary arrangements.The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Bangabhaban and administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, as per constitutional provisions.Cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid said, “We hope the oath-taking ceremony will be held within the next three days, or at most four days.” He added that preparations were complete and the ceremony could be held even sooner if required.Officials said arrangements have been made to host around 1,000 guests at the ceremony.The developments come amid warm diplomatic outreach from New Delhi. On Friday, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the BNP’s electoral victory and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strong bilateral ties.In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples.“
This year Maha Shivratri is being celebrated on February 15. The festival holds a very special place in Hindu religion. It is said to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. It is generally believed that if one offers prayer to Lord Shiva with deep belief, all wishes are granted, and if one prays in the ‘ratri prahar’ of this day, all past karmas are washed away. Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the lunar month of Phalguna and marks the marriage of Lord Shiva and his divine consort, Goddess Parvati. The festival is observed by praying to Lord Shiva and chanting prayers and mantras. People fast on this day and perform Rudra Abhishek. The Shiva Linga is bathed with milk, honey, and Ganga jal, and then unique fruits and herbs like Bhang, Dhatura, Kaner, Bel and Ber are offered to the Shiva Linga. Most people go to the temple to seek blessings.On this day people also wish each other well, and here is a list of special messages, WhatsApp statuses, and social media post content to share with your friends and family. Wishing you a blessed Maha Shivratri filled with divine grace. May Lord Shiva’s blessings shower upon you, removing all obstacles and filling your life with eternal peace.On this sacred Maha Shivratri, may Lord Shiva’s trident dispel your fears. May the year ahead bring you boundless joy, health, and spiritual enlightenment.Happy Maha Shivratri to you and your family. May Bholenath listen to your prayers and grant you strength, wisdom, and unwavering prosperity.Wishing you the divine energy of Maha Shivratri. May Lord Shiva’s third eye ignite inner light in your soul, leading to a year of triumphs and serenity.
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Wishing you Maha Shivratri’s holy light. May Bholenath’s blessings ensure a year of harmonious relationships, career success, and inner strength.Celebrate the night of Shiva with pure devotion. May Mahadev shower his mercy, bringing prosperity, peace, and spiritual fulfillment to your life.A blessed Maha Shivratri awaits you. May Lord Shiva bless your life with happiness.Wishing you joyous and happy Maha Shivaratri. God bless you!On Maha Shivratri, may Shiva’s blessings flow endlessly. Lord Bholenath will fortify your spirit, ensuring love, wealth, and profound wisdom.Happy Maha Shivratri with divine energy. May Mahadev’s trident clear your path, leading to a year of endless opportunities and inner peace.
Wishing you the essence of Maha Shivratri. May Lord Shiva grant you resilience, family bliss, and a prosperous journey ahead.Embrace Maha Shivratri’s sacred aura. May Bholenath’s compassion heal your heart, bringing health, success, and spiritual enlightenment this year.A warm Maha Shivratri wish for you. May Shiva’s eternal dance inspire joy, dissolve fears, and bless you with abundance and harmony.On this holy Maha Shivratri, seek Shiva’s refuge. May the year unfold with divine favors, robust vitality, and unwavering positivity.Wishing you Maha Shivratri’s profound blessings. May Maha Shivratri ignite your soul. Bholenath’s blessings will bring strength, familial bonds, and a year of remarkable achievements.Wishing a divine Maha Shivratri celebration. May Lord Shiva bless you and your family.Wish you and your family a happy and joyous Maha shivaratri.Happy Maha Shivratri filled with grace. May Shiva’s third eye reveal truths, leading to a year of inner strength and abundance.On this sacred night, may Shiva bless you. Lord Mahadev ensures obstacles fade, replaced by love, success, and divine peace. Wishing joyous Maha Shivratri festivities. May Bhole Nath bless you and your dear ones.
Embrace Maha Shivratri’s divine call. Bholenath’s blessings will heal and uplift, promising prosperity and spiritual harmony.A heartfelt Maha Shivratri wish for you. May Lord Shiva’s drum echo victories, filling your life with health and endless joy.Happy Maha Shivratri with pure devotion. Mahadev will guard your dreams, bringing wealth, peace, and profound enlightenment.Wishing you Shiva’s eternal protection. May this Maha Shivratri herald a year of strong bonds, achievements, and inner light.On Maha Shivratri, may blessings abound. Lord Shiva dissolves darkness, gifting you courage, love, and prosperous horizons.Celebrate the night of awakening. May Bholenath’s grace ensure health, family unity, and a journey toward spiritual bliss.On this auspicious eve, seek Shiva’s mercy. The year will bloom with triumphs, love, and deep spiritual connections.Wishing you Maha Shivratri’s sacred joy. May Shiva’s trident vanquish woes, ushering in health, wealth, and peace.A divine Maha Shivratri blessing for you. Bholenath ensures resilience, family bliss, and a future radiant with success.A joyous Maha Shivratri wish awaits. May Shiva’s dance inspire harmony, vitality, and a prosperous year ahead.Happy Maha Shivratri to your spirit. Lord Shiva guides toward enlightenment, abundance, and familial joy.May Maha Shivratri awaken your soul. Bholenath’s power promises health, wisdom, and endless divine grace.On this sacred Maha Shivratri, rejoice. Shiva’s blessings pave a path of peace, triumphs, and deep devotion.Wishing you pure Maha Shivratri vibes. May Mahadev fulfill dreams, bringing prosperity and heartfelt serenity.
Mumbai: A sessions court recently convicted an autorickshaw driver for assaulting a BEST bus driver with an iron rod and damaging the vehicle during an incident that occurred over thirteen years ago. Vikas Shinde was found guilty of deterring a public servant from his duty and causing hurt, resulting in a sentence of six months of simple imprisonment, along with a fine.The confrontation took place on the evening of December 16, 2012, near the Madina Masjid bus stop in Parksite, Vikhroli. According to the prosecution, Ramesh Gholap was driving a bus on route 387, when Shinde blocked the path with his autorickshaw. Shinde then boarded the bus, verbally abused Gholap, and struck his left arm with an iron rod before using it to smash the bus’s left headlight. While the defense argued there was an inordinate four-day delay in filing the police report, the court accepted Gholap’s explanation that he was unwell following the assault. Additional Sessions Judge R J Pawar noted that the testimonies of the driver and the bus conductor, who served as an eyewitness, were “credible, trustworthy and confidence inspiring”.
Usman Tariq, a controversial Pakistani spinner, will feature in the India vs. Pakistan match in Colombo on February 15 as an x-factor. Despite questions about his bowling action, he has been continuously playing for the national side, playing with effectiveness.
Like other teams Pakistan has faced in the recent past in the T20Is, Indian batters will have overcome the hurdle named Usman Tariq. As the bowler has the clearance from the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha will try to utilize the bowler’s full 4-over quota.
To be prepared for the spinner, Indian batters spent some extra time in the nets. Ahead of the match, a video, shared on the social media platform ‘X,’ captured how Abhishek Sharma is preparing to take on Tariq.
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In the nets, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was performing as the blower, copying the bowling action of Tariq, against Abhishek Sharma. From the video, it is clearly seen now that Yadav is bowling like the controversial Pakistani spinner. After a small run-up, Suryakumar paused a little bit and then released the ball.
In a recent video, former Indian international Ravichandran Ashwin put a focus on Tariq’s unusual bowling action. The former cricketer said that bowling actions can be different, but Usman Tariq’s case is different. Ashwin also said that if the batters felt that the bowler stopped for a while before delivering the ball, then the batter could make an appeal to the umpire.
CAPTAIN SURYA BOWLING LIKE USMAN TARIQ…!!!
– SKY giving important practice to Abhishek Sharma. 👌 pic.twitter.com/dZqGP26IT3
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 14, 2026
During the pre-match conference, the India captain, for obvious reasons, was asked about the spinner. The leader of the Men in Blue stated that sometimes a question can be on the question paper but not from the syllabus. But it is their duty to confront every challenge, as they can’t leave anything untouched.
“See, sometimes there is a question in the exam as well, which is out of syllabus. So, we can’t leave that question. To tackle that, you have to adopt your own way. Yes, he is a different character when he comes to bowl,” Yadav said in the press conference.
He also revealed that they have been preparing to face Usman Tariq. They are preparing with similar types of bowlers and similar actions to keep themselves ready to face him during the match.
“But at the same time, we can’t just surrender. We practice with similar types of bowlers and similar actions. We will try to execute what we are practicing in the next sessions,” he added.
In the last 5 matches, Usman Tariq captured a total of 14 wickets, which is proof of how effectively he has been bowling.
In those five matches, he got 5 wickets for the Pakistan cricket team—2 against Australia and 3 against the United States.
Mumbai: Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh demanded that a bill be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the state legislature to provide facilities to gig workers on the lines of a law in Tamil Nadu, and that a logistics park be announced for Bhiwandi. Shaikh said that in 2023, the Tamil Nadu government officially expanded the Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Act 1982 to cover platform-based gig workers, establishing the Tamil Nadu Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board to provide social security benefits like insurance.Shaikh wrote to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, asking the Maharashtra government to introduce a bill for the protection of gig workers. “Around 5 lakh gig workers are working across 350 platforms in the state. A large number of these workers are in MMR. However, they do not receive any social security or related benefits,” he said. “Due to the lack of proper remuneration and facilities, there is growing dissatisfaction among them. Therefore, a bill should be introduced in the upcoming budget session to provide facilities and protection to gig workers.” Pointing out that Bhiwandi is Asia’s largest warehousing hub, and the logistics sector has become its identity, Shaikh added: “However, there is a lack of adequate infrastructure, which is hindering employment growth. In the 2025 monsoon session, minister Uday Samant announced the establishment of a logistics park in Bhiwandi, but no progress was made afterwards. Therefore, the CM should intervene to announce the setting up of a logistics park in Bhiwandi while presenting the budget.”
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha showed visible frustration when the third question on Usman Tariq’s bowling action was asked in the pre-match press conference on Saturday, ahead of the match against India.Around a week ago, at the captain’s press conference in Colombo, Agha had said: “In the end, it comes down to the fact that he will hang a notice on his neck saying that I am clear, and he will tell the batter first that I am clear. Now, the matter has come to that.”
Tariq’s bowling action has been at the centre of debate even before the T20 World Cup kicked off.The 28-year-old had an extensive net session on Friday, bowling to almost every Pakistan batter for close to two hours.On Saturday, Agha was once again asked about Tariq’s action. He replied: “All players are equal in my eyes. You guys are the ones who are focused on Usman Tariq and have made him a big topic. Obviously, he has been bowling quite well for the past few months. He has played league cricket before representing Pakistan, where he also performed well. It can be said that he is a trump card for us.”When coaxed about whether the bowler was feeling the heat, Agha said, “I don’t think he cares about all that is being said about his action. People have been talking about his action ever since he started playing cricket.”The Pakistan captain is not wrong. Tariq’s journey to top-level cricket has not been a smooth one. He was twice reported for a suspect bowling action during the country’s premier domestic T20 tournament, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), over the last two seasons. On both occasions, he was cleared after testing at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.“He jokes about it,” Usman’s cousin Haseeb ur Rehman told TimesofIndia.com earlier this month.“He says he does not care. He gives a sarcastic smile and says people do not know that he has cleared the ICC’s test twice. ‘Jitni nafrat faila rahe, main utna mashoor ho raha hoon’ (The more hatred they spread, the more famous I become).”The third question on Usman Tariq seemed to make Agha, usually a calm and composed man, lose his cool.He looked at Pakistan’s media manager, took a deep breath and said: “The guy has been cleared twice and has done everything the ICC asked him to do to bowl in international cricket. I don’t know why people are saying so many things about him, but one thing I can assure you is that he is very used to this. It has been with him since he started playing international cricket.”
Tariq’s exaggerated pause in his delivery stride has made people increasingly curious.Veteran India spinner R Ashwin floated an interesting idea on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat.“There is one thing I want to see. Who dares to do that?” Ashwin said, adding, “If Tariq pauses before delivery, the batter has the right to move away. The batter can say, ‘I don’t know when the ball is coming, so I moved away.’”“That would be an interesting case and a huge headache for the umpire,” he added. “The umpire would have to decide whether to warn the bowler or the batter. Odds are, and that is how cricket has worked, the bowler will be warned first.”“Imagine this happening in such a big game,” Ashwin said. “Tariq has become the cynosure. He has to bowl 24 deliveries like that. If batters start withdrawing, imagine the pressure on him. He might have to alter his action in the middle of the game. Pakistan’s trump card could suddenly turn ineffective.”Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who played with Tariq at Quetta Gladiators in the PSL, told The Associated Press: “Batters are struggling to read Tariq because of the long pause when he steps on the bowling crease.“The pause disturbs their concentration and when he bowls a fastish delivery after that delay, or even a slower one, it leaves batters clueless.”What was once billed as a clash of arch-rivals has now been overshadowed by a singular subplot. As the February 15 fixture draws closer, the conversation has shifted decisively away from all the drama that has happened between the two countries in the past few months, settling instead on Usman Tariq’s prolonged pause and unconventional action, a detail that could end up defining the narrative of this marquee contest.
Mumbai: When 43-year-old Khajappa Nagore was acquitted in a high-stakes MCOCA case, he did not walk free. Instead, he spent an additional five years behind bars simply because he could not afford a Rs 50,000 bail bond. It was only through the relentless intervention of the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) — which fought for a bail reduction to Rs 25,000 and bridged the financial gap by coordinating with an NGO, that the gates finally opened for a man already proven not guilty.For decades, lawyers appointed through the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1995 were largely dismissed as a desperate last resort. It was defined by overworked panel lawyers and meager honorariums — sometimes a dismal Rs 900 for an entire case. However, a systemic revolution is now unfolding. A recent study by Prayas (TISS) reveals that the 2023 introduction of the LADCS is fundamentally reclaiming justice for the country’s 4 lakh under-trial prisoners. LADCS has handled almost 10,000 cases so far.A 66-year-old accused, in jail for almost a decade, recently secured bail from the Bombay High Court in a matter in which he was handed a ten-year sentence by the lower court. He recalled the stark difference in treatment. “I was told I didn’t even have to pay a rupee for the document copies. The lawyer stayed in touch with my wife and met me too in jail and ensured that I got bail.”Before this shift, legal aid relied on private “panel advocates” who often sidelined free cases for higher-paying clients or harassed the vulnerable for money. The LADCS has shattered this cycle by establishing a dedicated office of full-time professionals earning salaries between Rs 30,000 and over Rs one lakh, ensuring their absolute focus remains on criminal defense. Operating under a rigorous three-tier hierarchy of Chief, Deputy, and Assistant Counsels, the LADCS brings a structured approach to litigation.While undertrials were previously reluctant to accept legal aid, there is today an increasing demand for LADCS representation. Advocate Samyak Gimekar, Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel in Mumbai, noted that the journey wasn’t easy. “Initially, undertrials refused to share even their chargesheets…when we used to visit jails, the biggest challenge was to explain that we are different from public prosecutors and we are to represent you. The accused were under the impression that since the lawyers are being provided by the state, they are people of the state. We had to tackle misconception. Yes, both public prosecutors and the lawyers under the LADCS are both governed by state, but they are different wings. This is the new office that is only concerned with representing the accused,” Gimekar said.As results became visible, word of mouth traveled through the barracks. “I have been in jail for almost a decade. Initially, I had my own lawyer because I was afraid Legal Aid lawyers would not be able to help. He charged me Rs 2 lakh. I managed to give him the money with the help of whatever savings I had. But suddenly he left the case after we had a disagreement. I was stranded… Thankfully I managed to secure a lawyer through the new system. He helped me secure bail.”Despite the success stories, the TISS study highlights that the scheme’s impact is constrained by persistent capacity gaps. The most immediate problem is understaffing, said Vijay Raghavan, professor, Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work, TISS and Project Director, Prayas-TISS. “In several districts, a small cadre of salaried defence counsels is responsible for an unmanageable volume of cases. While the entry of LADCs has definitely enriched the delivery of legal aid services for undertrials, the lack of sufficient number of LADCs, especially in big cities like Mumbai, leaves limited time for thorough preparation, sustained client engagement, or follow-up beyond urgent bail matters.”According to the TISS study, the strain is most visible at the level of the Chief Defense Counsel, a role that combines courtroom advocacy with administrative management, monitoring, mentoring, and reporting—functions that compete for attention and energy. While Gimekar manages 311 sessions trials alongside administrative duties, his deputies face even heavier volumes. Advocate Praveen Pandey handles 514 matters, advocate Shakuntala Sharma has 478, and advocate Lata Chheda manages 396.Infrastructure deficits further weaken delivery.“Many LADC offices lack adequate space, clerical support, and digital case-management systems. The absence of reliable, integrated documentation comes in the way of case tracking and contributes to delays in bail communication, court updates, and coordination with prisons and families,” the study noted.Access also remains uneven, added Prof Raghavan. District headquarters have benefited most from the scheme, but taluka courts and prisons continue to be relatively underserved. Time and travel constraints limit engagement in Sessions Court matters and serious offences, inadvertently skewing attention towards cases that can be processed quickly rather than those that require sustained defence.Coordination gaps persist across institutions. Limited routine engagement between defence counsels, prison authorities, police, and courts leads to procedural delays. While review meetings exist, stakeholders caution that monitoring risks becoming mechanical unless it meaningfully examines quality of representation and case outcomes rather than numerical performance alone. Finally, beneficiary mistrust remains a residual challenge.The study shows that the trust factor is steadily increasing among undertrials and prison officers about the efficacy of LADCs, decades of uneven legal aid delivery in taluka places under the empanelled system have shaped expectations. Structural reform alone has not fully dispelled the perception that free legal aid is slow, distant, or ineffective, the research said.
NOIDA: A 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a locked car in Sector 107 on Saturday afternoon. Police are investigating the twin deaths as murder-suicide, based on a message in the man’s phone that indicated he had killed his ex-girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.The two were identified as Rekha, a resident of Salarpur in Noida, and Sumit Kumar, a resident of Trilokpuri in Delhi. Rekha worked in a private company in Sector 62, while Sumit had a mineral water plant business.The deaths were discovered around 1pm on Saturday when locals found a suspiciously parked car near Dadri Road, close to pillar no 84, police said. The vehicle had been stationary for a long time. Passersby found a man, with a gun in his hand, and a woman, bleeding and unconscious in their seats, after which they alerted the police.A team from the Sector 39 police station broke open a window and discovered both dead from head gunshot wounds. They recovered a pistol, two spent cartridges, and confirmed the weapon was illegal.Separately, police are also looking at a message purportedly typed by Sumit on WhatsApp at 3.39pm on Friday. In the message, Sumit wrote that the two had been in a relationship for 15 years and had plans to get married. However, he wrote, Rekha recently decided to marry someone else, which prompted him to take the extreme step. It was not immediately clear if he sent the message to anyone or saved it for himself. Rekha’s family, meanwhile, claimed Sumit had been harassing her and a complaint was filed in the past. The matter was later resolved after he apologised and assured that he would not trouble her again, the family alleged. Rekha’s brother said the couple’s relationship had become strained in recent months as her family was arranging her marriage elsewhere because they belonged to different castes.Both families had filed missing person complaints on Friday – Rekha’s at Sector 58 police station in Noida and Sumit’s in Delhi.Investigators said it was likely the two planned the meeting in advance. Police are scanning CCTV footage from over 50 cameras in the area to determine when Rekha left her office and where she met Sumit. According to police sources, Rekha’s family said she usually returned home by 7pm. When she did not on Friday, they approached a local police outpost later in the night. Her phone remained off through Friday but was switched on around 7am on Saturday. Calls to it went unanswered.This indicates one or both was alive at the time and the shootings happened later in the morning on Saturday.Sumit’s brother Sachin questioned the circumstance of their deaths and said the spot where the car was found was less than a kilometre from Rekha’s house. He demanded a thorough investigation to rule out foul play.Additional deputy commissioner of police Manisha Singh told reporters, “Forensic teams were called to the spot. Blood samples, the weapon, and other material evidence were collected. Ballistic examination of the pistol will help determine the sequence of firing, the distance from which the shots were fired, and other crucial details,” she said. Officials said mobile phone data of both the deceased will be examined to reconstruct their movements and conversations prior to the incident. This is important because it will determine whether they spent the entire time in the car since they met on Friday evening, went somewhere or met someone.
NEW DELHI: A West Bengal booth-level officer (BLO) and his accomplice have been arrested for allegedly murdering a man whose wife, according to police, was in a relationship with the BLO. Rizwan Hasan Mondal and his accomplice Sagar Gyne were apprehened after dismembered body parts of 30-year-old Nasir Ali were found in a canal in the North 24 Parganas district’s Baduria, a police officer said on Saturday, a day after the duo’s arrest.“Preliminary investigation found that Mondal had an extramarital relationship with Ali’s wife. He had asked the deceased to meet him at a deserted place late on Monday evening on the pretext of discussing some issues pertaining to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal,” the police officer told PTI.Ali was reported missing since Monday night and his family lodged a police complaint the next day.Police tracked Mondal’s phone calls and movement and found the body parts in the canal on Friday.The BLO was interrogated and later arrested on the charge of murdering Ali and dumping the victim’s body parts, which were found from three different places in the canal.Mondal’s accomplice Gyne was arrested on the charge of assisting him in the murder, dismemberment of the body, and dumping the body parts.Locals staged a road blockade in the area for around half an hour, demanding justice. They were persuaded by the police to lift the stir.
