Evening news wrap: Sleeping Hindu man burnt to death in Bangladesh; Padma Awards 2026 announced; and more | India News
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik , was burnt to death while asleep in a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, with CCTV footage raising suspicion of foul play.Ahead of Republic Day, a provisional list of Padma Awards 2026 has been released, featuring Kailash Chand, Dr Shyam Sundar and others for long-term contributions across diverse fields. Tejashwi Yadav was named RJD’s national working president in Bihar, while sister Rohini Acharya protested, alleging party control had slipped to “infiltrators and conspirators”. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it wanted to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India, but government clearance was not granted. Heavy snowfall in Manali left hundreds of tourists stranded, blocking highways and forcing trekkers to walk 10–20km with luggage.
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Sleeping Hindu man burnt to death in Bangladesh; body charred beyond recognition
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi on Friday night, with the circumstances remaining under investigation. Bhowmik was asleep inside a garage when a fire broke out. While the blaze initially appeared accidental, CCTV footage from the area has raised suspicions of possible foul play. Read full story
Padma Awards 2026: Kailash Chand, Dr Shyam Sundar & more – check full list
Ahead of Republic Day, a provisional list of this year’s Padma Awards has been released, as per sources. Those believed to be on the list are said to represent individuals with long-standing contributions across diverse fields.The awardees are from varied regions, including remote and underserved areas, and many have worked at the grassroots level for decades.Read full story
With father Lalu on stage, Tejashwi named RJD’s No. 2; sister Rohini protests
Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, was appointed the national working president of the party, which was relegated to the margins in last year’s Bihar polls. Hours ahead of the RJD’s national executive meeting in Patna on Sunday, Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya alleged that the party’s control had slipped into the “hands of infiltrators and conspirators”. Read full story
T20 WC row explodes: BCB says ‘wanted to play’ but government said no to India travel
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour. BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for all overseas tours and not limited to the World Cup. Read full story
Manali misery: Stranded tourists trek 10-20km with luggage; highway sees 8-km jam
Heavy snowfall over the past 48 hours has paralysed life in Manali, blocking national highways and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded amid freezing conditions. About 7–8 kilometres of the national highway near Manali remain blocked, forcing many tourists to abandon their vehicles and trek long distances through deep snow. Read full story
