Bangladesh votes Thursday in an election with significant implications for India. With Sheikh Hasina out, India hopes the frontrunner BNP can reset ties, despite historical friction. A tight contest is expected between the BNP alliance and a bloc led by Jamaat-e-Islami. India also eyes a constitutional referendum and key security concerns, including insurgent groups and Chinese influence.
In a shocking incident from Samastipur, a 22-year-old student named Nitish Kumar was said to have been drugged and abducted by those he considered acquaintances. For two harrowing days, he was reportedly held against his will after being sedated.
The Indian Air Force is looking to induct more multi-role fighter aircraft, with Rafale being a strong contender, as stated by Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. This comes ahead of a Defence Acquisition Council meeting that may clear deals for Rafale jets and P-8I aircraft.
Practical constraints limit the scale at which Indian refiners can replace existing supplies with oil from the United States or Venezuela. US crude is typically light and sweet, meaning it has lower sulphur content, while many Indian refineries are configured to process medium-grade crude.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is now facing serious charges in Tennessee. Police found a woman dead in a home, and investigators identified Lee as a suspect. He has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this ongoing case. Lee was a first-round draft pick for the New York Jets.
