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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi for a multi-day visit ahead of an India–EU summit, with discussions expected to focus on a long-pending free trade agreement, a strategic defence partnership and a mobility framework for Indian professionals.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh was burnt to death while he was sleeping, with reports saying his body was charred beyond recognition. Authorities are investigating how the fire started and whether foul play was involved, amid renewed concern over minority safety in the country.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in New Delhi for a multi-day visit aimed at accelerating India–EU talks on trade, defence cooperation and mobility arrangements, as both sides attempt to deepen strategic ties amid shifting global supply chains and security priorities.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi while he was asleep inside a garage/shop. Police said CCTV footage suggests suspicious movement near the site, and investigators are examining whether the fire was caused by an external factor or an electrical fault. The incident has triggered concern and calls for swift identification of those responsible.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after being burnt while sleeping in a garage in Narsingdi. Investigators are examining the circumstances and cause of the fire, with the incident drawing attention to safety and minority concerns in the region.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death while asleep inside a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district. Police said CCTV footage shows a person moving around the premises, and investigators are checking whether the fire was deliberate or accidental.
Sixteen Indian sailors detained after an oil tanker was intercepted near Dibba were granted consular access and were able to speak with their families. The matter is also being heard in the Delhi High Court, with the next hearing scheduled for 27 January.