‘Not witch hunt, only national security’: Himanta on ISI-link allegation against Congress MP’s wife | India News – The Times of India

‘Not witch hunt, only national security’: Himanta on ISI-link allegation against Congress MP’s wife | India News – The Times of India

Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday refuted allegations of a political “witch hunt” over the controversy involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi‘s British wife Elizabeth Colburn, and her alleged links to Pakistan’s ISI. Sarma insisted that his actions are driven purely by national security interests, which can…

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New Jersey teachers hunt for jobs as school budget hits the trough – The Times of India

New Jersey teachers hunt for jobs as school budget hits the trough – The Times of India

Education budgets across the United States have been under scrutiny ever since President Donald Trump proposed sweeping changes. Now, a budget crisis brewing in one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing municipalities—Lakewood—has taken center stage, sparking concerns over the district’s financial future and leaving hundreds of teachers in limbo.The crisis dates back to 2014 when the Lakewood…

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Bangladesh’s ‘devil hunt’ to tackle violence, 1,300 arrested in sweeping crackdown

Bangladesh’s ‘devil hunt’ to tackle violence, 1,300 arrested in sweeping crackdown

In a sweeping crackdown to tackle a fresh wave of violence across the country, targeting properties belonging to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family and leaders of her party Awami League, Bangladesh’s security forces arrested over 1,300 individuals under a nationwide joint forces operation dubbed ‘Operation Devil Hunt’. The interim government, led by Chief Adviser…

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Sheikh Hasina’s son calls Bangladesh’s extradition request ‘political witch hunt’

Sheikh Hasina’s son calls Bangladesh’s extradition request ‘political witch hunt’

Sanjeeb Wazed, son of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has accused the Muhammad Yunus led interim government of “weaponising the judiciary” for carrying out a “political witch hunt” against the Awami League leadership. Wazed’s allegations, as a long post on X, came two days after the interim government on Monday said it has sent…

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