Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman PM, dies at 80, Russian claims drone attack on Putin's residence
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 80.
As tension prevails in Shivamogga over 23-year-old Bajrang Dal activist, Harsha, Karnataka govt has rushed in 1200 additional police personnel to the violence-hit town to maintain peace.
Meanwhile, a political showdown has erupted over Bajrang Dal activist's murder. Karnataka minister Eshwarappa has alleged that Muslim goons were involved in the murder of the Bajrang Dal activist, Harsha. He accused Congress's DK Shivakumar of "provocating the Muslim goons". While Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar has denied any connection to the murder and sought minister Eshwarappa's sacking.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 80.
In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on the diplomatic storm triggered by the teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film, ‘Battle of Galwan’.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the diplomatic storm triggered by the teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film, ‘Battle of Galwan’. China’s state-run Global Times has slammed the movie, accusing it of distorting facts about the June 2020 clash. The programme features a panel including screenwriter Advaita Kala and Lieutenant General Sanjay Kulkarni, who discuss Beijing’s insecurity and attempt to control the narrative. The report also draws parallels with the film ‘Dhurandhar’, which sparked similar outrage in Pakistan.
In this Special Report, M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, Treasurer of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), discusses the profound grief following the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025. Millat describes the late leader as a ‘symbol of... democratic struggle’ and confirms that India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend the funeral in Dhaka. The conversation also addresses the recent return of Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on December 25 and the party's roadmap for the upcoming elections under the interim administration.