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'India was just an ally, nothing more...': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

Dhaka: Bangladeshi politicians including the ministers in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, fumed over the social media post of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who called Vijay Diwas "India’s historic victory in 1971". Bangladeshi politicians protest against PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post However, Asif Nazrul, law adviser to Muhammad Yunus, protested against PM Modi's post on Vijay Diwas and said, "India …

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1 week ago

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to mark Vijay Diwas

The Hindu

Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. He said Indian external affairs secretary Vikram Misri’s one-day Dhaka visit on December 9 for foreign office consultations with his counterpart Jashim Uddin partly eased the tensions in …

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India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties

India Today

As India and Bangladesh mark the 53rd anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, eight Muktijoddhas arrived in Kolkata on Monday to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations. Similarly, eight Indian war veterans and two serving Indian Armed Forces officers travelled to Dhaka to join the Victory Day events in Bangladesh. The annual tradition of exchanging war veterans and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

1971 Bangladesh war veterans to attend Vijay Diwas amid tensions with India

India Today

Amid ongoing political instability and attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, the caretaker government led by Yunus Muhammed has confirmed that Mukti Bahini veterans will participate in India’s Vijay Diwas celebrations on December 16. DIPLOMATIC IMPLICATIONS The decision to send Mukti Bahini veterans to India signals an effort by the caretaker government to repair bilateral ties. The shared history of …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized following injury in Europe

Raw Story

Rep. Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized while traveling abroad with other lawmakers, her office said. The 84-year-old former House speaker was part of bipartisan congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge when she sustained an unspecified injury during an official engagement and was admitted to a nearby hospital for evaluation, reported ABC News. …

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1 week, 4 days ago

UK gay veterans win compensation as government calls their treatment a 'moral stain' on nation

The Independent

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1 week, 4 days ago

UK gay veterans win compensation as government calls their treatment a ‘moral stain’ on nation

Associated Press

LONDON — British military veterans who were discharged or suffered other forms of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will receive up to 70,000 pounds under a government compensation program announced Thursday. “The historic treatment of LGBT veterans was a moral stain on our nation,’’ Defense Secretary John Healey said in announcing the compensation. “Our government is …

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1 week, 5 days ago

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

The Independent

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1 week, 5 days ago

‘Abandoned’: Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten

Al Jazeera

In Kyiv, a former soldier begs for money as he awaits official veteran status that would ease his plight. Kyiv, Ukraine – On a freezing drizzly day in central Kyiv, Evhen Lomsky hobbled uneasily on crutches near a subway exit wearing a sign that read: “I’m starving.” The bearded 48-year-old war veteran, who has lost his right leg below the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams

LA Times

Quarterback Dash Beierly of Mater Dei leads the Monarchs against De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship game. A look at the matchups involving Southland teams in CIF state championship bowl games this weekend: FRIDAY Division 2-AA: Oxnard Pacifica vs. Sacramento Grant at Saddleback College, 4 p.m. Pacifica blocked three punts last week against Narbonne. …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative political activist vowing to turn New Jersey red

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Hindustan Times

Veteran politician Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, or SM Krishna, known for his efforts to promote 'Brand Bengaluru, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday. Krishna graduated from Maharaja's College in Mysore, obtained a law degree from Bengaluru's Government Law College, and then pursued his education at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, USA, and later at George Washington University. 'Brand Bengaluru' …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Absolute catastrophe': Ted Cruz goes after 'rogue' DA after Marine veteran’s acquittal

Raw Story

Sen. Ted Cruz used the acquittal of Daniel Penny on Monday to attack New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg – and encouraged the marine veteran to pursue legal action against the prosecutor. A jury returned a not guilty verdict earlier in the day, refusing to find Penny guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Prep talk: Highland’s Justin Wyatt gets final chance to coach son

LA Times

Justin Wyatt, the football coach at Highland High in Palmdale, has enjoyed every moment coaching his son, Justin Jr., a 6-foot-4 quarterback headed to Nevada. Their final game together will come on Friday when Highland plays St. Vincent de Paul in the Division 4-AA state championship game at 4 p.m. at Veterans Stadium. Wyatt, who played football at USC, said …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination

Live Mint

-- Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a key player in the struggle over Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary, offered a boost on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled nominee. “He does respect that I’m taking the time.” Trump’s team was said to be examining alternative candidates for the position last week as Hegseth came under criticism. Hegseth “is a very …

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2 weeks ago

Telangana Pays Tribute to Veterans on Armed Forces Flag Day

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Armed Forces Flag Day was celebrated with reverence across Telangana, at the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Hyderabad, and ten regional sainik welfare offices. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, chairperson of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, inaugurated the celebrations by wearing an AFFD sticker and making a donation. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy marked the occasion with a ₹1 lakh …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking

Raw Story

Fox News host Will Cain grew angry Sunday at reports that former colleague Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, had a drinking problem. After The New Yorker reported that Hegseth was removed from two veterans groups for aggressive drunkenness and sexual misbehavior, Cain hosted three "warfighters" who supported the nominee. "In fact, you know, Will, this …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Massively disrespectful': Hegseth buried by veterans for plans to cut VA benefits

Raw Story

One of the primary targets for Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth is reportedly healthcare benefits for veterans provided by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. "We want to have full choice where veterans can go wherever they want for care," Shulkin recalled Hegseth saying in his memoir. And Shulkin pushed back on Hegseth's calls for privatization, telling him at the time: "Your …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A day to honour our soldiers: Armed forces flag day tribute

India Today

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 in India to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women in the country's armed forces. HISTORY OF ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY The tradition of observing Armed Forces Flag Day dates back to 1949 when the Government of India established the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. …

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The special guests attending Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol concert - including World War II veterans, mental health activists, and local community heroes

Daily Mail

Kate has returned to the Westminster Abbey to host her annual Christmas carol concert following what has been an extraodinarily difficult year for the Princess of Wales. The Princess of Wales, 42, seen arriving at Westminster Abbey, ahead of the fourth edition of her 'Together at Christmas' carol concert on December 6 D-Day Veteran and Ambassador for the Royal British …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump gets ‘Patriot of the Year’ award; calls election night ‘tremendous’

Live Mint

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday received the "Patriot of the Year" award in New York's Tilles Centre. The event was hosted by Fox host Sean Hannity, a longtime Trump friend who stepped in after the president-elect nominated Pete Hegseth, the original host, as defence secretary. Apart from Trump, others who were recognised Thursday night were conservative actor and evangelist …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The future of the West L.A. VA campus is unclear. This is its history

LA Times

Isn’t this just a classic Los Angeles story? Over four abattoir years, almost a third of a million of the Union’s “boys in blue” had been wounded — not all of them catastrophically, but so many unwell enough in mind or body that they had no work and couldn’t do any, and had no home and couldn’t find one. The …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Intel appoints semiconductor veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to its board after ousting CEO Pat Gelsinger

Live Mint

- Intel on Thursday named two chip industry veterans to its board, as the struggling semiconductor firm looks for a new top boss following the recent ouster of Pat Gelsinger and tries to reclaim its lost glory. The chipmaker said Eric Meurice, former CEO of chipmaking equipment provider ASML, and Steve Sanghi, interim CEO of Microchip Technology, are the new …

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‘Flooding the zone’: War veteran slams Trump nominee to head Navy – who never served

Raw Story

An Iraq War veteran on Wednesday tore into President-elect Donald Trump’s selections to lead key military departments, including his nominee for U.S. Secretary of the Navy who comes to the table with no military experience. Trump’s head-spinning approach of filling government positions with eyebrow-raising, non-traditional choices is part of a grander strategy, according to Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq and …

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'India was just an ally, nothing more...': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to mark Vijay Diwas

India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties

1971 Bangladesh war veterans to attend Vijay Diwas amid tensions with India

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized following injury in Europe

UK gay veterans win compensation as government calls their treatment a 'moral stain' on nation

UK gay veterans win compensation as government calls their treatment a ‘moral stain’ on nation

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

‘Abandoned’: Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten

State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams

Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative political activist vowing to turn New Jersey red

SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’

'Absolute catastrophe': Ted Cruz goes after 'rogue' DA after Marine veteran’s acquittal

Prep talk: Highland’s Justin Wyatt gets final chance to coach son

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination

Telangana Pays Tribute to Veterans on Armed Forces Flag Day

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking

'Massively disrespectful': Hegseth buried by veterans for plans to cut VA benefits

A day to honour our soldiers: Armed forces flag day tribute

The special guests attending Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol concert - including World War II veterans, mental health activists, and local community heroes

Donald Trump gets ‘Patriot of the Year’ award; calls election night ‘tremendous’

The future of the West L.A. VA campus is unclear. This is its history

Intel appoints semiconductor veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to its board after ousting CEO Pat Gelsinger

‘Flooding the zone’: War veteran slams Trump nominee to head Navy – who never served