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Is Ayatollah Khamenei dead? Iran foreign minister's 'as far as I know' remark, cancelled TV address raise rumours
Around 8.20 pm on Saturday, Iran's Al-Alam TV reported that Khamenei will "speak within minutes". However, there was no such speech, setting off further speculations about the Supreme Leader's death
By Sachin Jose
February 28, 2026
Mpowering Minds 2026
The ruler’s hand: Statues, silence, and the long life of power
Removal of Lutyens’ bust does not diminish his architectural legacy. New Delhi remains inconceivable without him. What it does diminish is the assumption that artistic brilliance alone guarantees eternal veneration, especially when that brilliance serves an unequal order
On Friday (February 27), actor-politician Vijay's wife Sangeetha Sornalingam officially filed for divorce at the Chengalpattu family court
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Fresh start in Dhaka: How Tarique Rahman's BNP govt is reshaping ties with India
The new BNP government in Bangladesh, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is launching an ambitious plan for economic reconstruction and infrastructure development
By Namrata Biji Ahuja
‘No need to worry about Chicken’s Neck’: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju, Union minister of parliamentary affairs, says India’s eastern defences have been comprehensively strengthened over the past decade
By Namrata Biji Ahuja
How India and Bangladesh can repair their strained relationship
India-Bangladesh ties face a window for stabilisation after a period of rapid deterioration under the Muhammad Yunus government
By Lt Gen D.S. Hooda
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Can India counter the rising Islamist tide?
India-Bangladesh relations and Islamist extremism are key concerns for regional stability, especially following the recent flawed elections and the rise of the BNP government
By M.K. Narayanan
‘Foreign policy under BNP will be pragmatic’: Dr Ziauddin Hyder
Dr Ziauddin Hyder, adviser to Tarique Rahman, prime minister of Bangladesh, says the focus now is on delivering measurable reforms and restoring public trust
By Namrata Biji Ahuja
Sony INZONE H9 II review: Is this all-rounder pro-gaming headset worth the hype?
The gaming desk at THE WEEK pushes the boundaries of Sony INZONE H9 II with stress tests in high-noise newsrooms and chaotic gaming joints
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