India top court upholds world’s largest biometric scheme

    Sayeed Muhammad: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the country’s controversial biometric identity scheme is constitutional, adding that it does not violate the right to privacy. However, the court restricted the scope of the Aadhaar scheme, saying that it could not be compulsory for bank accounts, mobile connections or school admissions, reports BBC….

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      Journos give 72hrs to govt for arresting attackers

      M Humayun Kabir: Journalists yesterday gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the government for arresting those involved in attack on working journalists during the ongoing student movement demanding safe roads. The journalists issued the ultimatum from a human chain at Saarc Fountain in Karwan Bazar area yesterday, reports UNB. If their demand is not met within…

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        At Gaza protests, medical workers face great danger

        AP: The plight of Gaza’s medics lies at the heart of a debate over Israel’s use of force in the protests. European and U.N. officials, along with international rights groups, accuse Israel of using excessive force, citing the large numbers of civilian casualties, including medical workers. The U.N. and World Health Organization have both said…

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          Behind the scenes of Tamim’s bravery

          Desk Report: Tamim Iqbal’s heavily bandaged left hand stuck out of a blue sling as he sat on the dressing room balcony staring off into space. The international match unfolding in front of him — one that he was at the centre of just an hour and a half ago in hot sunshine before being…

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