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Background Bangladesh has been facing significant protests for the past month over the job quota system. The protestors opposed to the return of a 30% quota in government employment at all levels for those who fought for the freedom of Bangladesh from Pakistan, as well as their children and grandchildren. These protests are the largest since Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for her fourth consecutive term since 2008. While she has overseen economic growth, her crackdown on the Opposition, media, and civil society has led to widespread unpopularity. The youth-led protests became the tipping point for her resignation. Hasina resigned and fled to India Hasina resigned and fled to India on a military aircraft, following weeks of anti-government protests that have left at least 300 dead and hundreds injured. Following her resignation, Sheikh Hasina reportedly received an ultimatum to flee the country. After leaving Dhaka, she arrived at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. She held...

  Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) president H D Deve Gowda, finds himself embroiled in a sex tapes scandal in Karnataka. Thousands of pen drives allegedly having his sexual assault videos were circulated in Hassan, the Lok Sabha constituency from where he was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-JD (S) candidate. Although he claimed that the videos were doctored, he left for Frankfurt on the day the Karnataka Police constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe sexual assault charges against him. Here’s a low down on the case and its political implications: Prajwal Revanna is sitting member of Lok Sabha from Hassan in Karnartaka and is grandson of former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch H D Deve Gowda. He was the only JD (S) leader to win in 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Hassan, a family political borough. Prajwal’s father HD Revanna, eldest son of Deve Gowda, was minister in the cabinet led by his younger brother H D K...

 The Electoral Bond Scheme The Electoral Bond Scheme is a financial instrument introduced by the Government of India in 2018 to make political funding more transparent. Under this scheme, individuals and corporations can purchase bonds from specified branches of State Bank of India and donate them to political parties. These bonds are intended to make political donations traceable and reduce the use of cash in political funding. However, there have been several criticisms and controversies surrounding the Electoral Bond Scheme: Lack of Transparency: Critics argue that the scheme lacks transparency as the identity of the donor remains anonymous. Unlike earlier methods where donations above a certain threshold had to be declared, under the Electoral Bond Scheme, the anonymity of the donor is maintained. Potential for Money Laundering: There are concerns that the scheme could be misused for money laundering purposes, as the anonymity of donors makes it difficult to trace the source of...

HEALING; Healing from emotional breakdowns is a journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and a willingness to confront and process difficult emotions. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, there are several strategies and techniques that can help individuals navigate through the pain and emerge stronger on the other side. Acknowledge Your Emotions : The first step in healing from an emotional breakdown is to acknowledge and validate your feelings. It's important to give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions arise, whether it's sadness, anger, fear, or confusion. Avoiding or suppressing emotions can prolong the healing process and lead to further distress. Seek Support : You don't have to go through this alone. Reach out to friends, family members, or a trusted therapist who can provide a listening ear, empathy, and guidance. Talking about your feelings with someone you trust can help you gain perspective, process your emotions, and feel le...