Hindu monk and minority leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been arrested in Dhaka, sparking concerns among the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The detention comes amidst ongoing tensions over minority rights and rising political violence following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Arrest Follows Minority Rights Protests in Rangpur The arrest follows protests by the Hindu community in Rangpur, approximately 300 km from Dhaka, demanding stronger legal protections and the creation of a dedicated ministry for minority affairs. “I just received the shocking news that Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu monk & the face and leader of Bangladeshi minorities in these difficult times, has been arrested by the Dhaka police and taken to an undisclosed location. Kind attention,” wrote Radharamn Das, an ISKCON spokesperson, tagging Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Sedition Case Linked to Outspoken Advocacy Bangladeshi authorities have not released an official statement, but reports indicate Brahmachari was detained at Dhaka airport earlier this week. His arrest is believed to be linked to a sedition case filed earlier this month over his vocal stance against violence targeting Hindus. Escalation of Violence Against Minorities Hindus constitute around 8% of Bangladesh’s 170 million population. Since the change in government, the military-backed interim regime led by Mohammed Yunus has faced criticism for failing to address increasing attacks on minorities. In recent months, Hindu businesses, homes, and temples have faced vandalism. Earlier this month, sedition charges were filed against 19 participants in a minority rights rally in Chittagong. Calls for Action From Indian Leaders BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari condemned the arrest, highlighting Brahmachari’s efforts to protect Hindu minorities. “Renowned firebrand Hindu Leader; Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu has been abducted by the Detective Branch at Dhaka Airport in Bangladesh. He is leading the fight for the survival & dignity of the Hindu Minorities of Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi Sanatani Community fear that Md Yunus’s ‘Radical’ Regime may stoop to any level, even eliminate ‘perceived threats’ to its authority. I urge @DrSJaishankar Ji to kindly take note of the matter and take urgent steps,” Adhikari posted on social media. Arrest Seen as Attempt to Silence Dissent Kanchan Gupta, a senior advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, described the arrest as “a targeted move to stifle voices of protest.” “Hindu leader and ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is reported arrested in Dhaka by Yunus Regime Police. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was charged with sedition after he led a massive rally of Hindus protesting targeted hate attacks and demanding protection from Islamists. Tallest leader of the Hindu community, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is believed to have been taken to Detective Branch of Yunus Regime,” Gupta wrote. Government Defends Actions Amid Criticism The interim regime has defended its minority protection measures, pointing to enhanced security during Durga Puja, celebrated at over 32,000 venues nationwide. However, activists argue these efforts fall short in addressing the underlying issues. The interim government recently announced plans for electoral reforms and a new election roadmap, but critics question its commitment to democracy amidst reports of targeted violence against minorities. Read More : Portuguese Celebrity Accused Of Abusing His 95-Year-Old American WifePublished 5:39 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 By Data Skrive The Houston Rockets (12-6) are 3.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8) at Target Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The game begins at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDSN. Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game can assist you in placing an informed wager taking advantage of the best bets available. Get the latest news sent to your inbox Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM Over (220.5) Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The game had suddenly gone sideways for the Minnesota Vikings , their 11-point lead on the Chicago Bears having evaporated in the closing seconds. They straightened it out in overtime, no sweat, because Sam Darnold simply hasn't been fazed. Save for his occasional rash of turnovers, in games the Vikings still managed to win, Darnold proved again on Sunday in defeating the Bears that he's directing a passing attack with the potential to be one of the NFL 's most potent. “I think he’s a mentally tough guy. I think he’s a physically tough guy. I think he’s confident in the guys around him, and I think he’s confident in our system,” coach Kevin O'Connell said after the 30-27 victory. “I think when he just continues to play quarterback at a high level, I think we’re a tough team.” After the defense forced the Bears to punt on the opening possession of overtime, Darnold led the Vikings on a 68-yard drive to set up the game-ending field goal while overcoming a 7-yard sack on the first play and two subsequent setbacks with a false start and a holding penalty. On third-and-10 from the 21, he hit Jordan Addison near the sideline for 13 yards. On first-and-15 from the 29, Darnold threaded a throw to Justin Jefferson for 20 yards after he'd muscled his way through Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson on a post route for the clutch catch after he'd been all but silenced all afternoon by a defense determined to constantly bracket him with double coverage. On second-and-11 from the 48, Darnold connected with a wide-open T.J. Hockenson underneath for 12 yards. Then two plays later off a second-and-8 play-action fake, he found Hockenson again on a deep corner route for 29 yards to put Parker Romo in prime position for the walk-off winner. “Just execute. It’s as simple as that. Just one play at a time," said Darnold, who went 22 for 34 for 330 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. “I think I tell the guys that every single time in the huddle, but that’s my mindset every single time I’m out there on the field, especially in that situation.” Even when Jefferson continues to draw an extraordinary amount of coverage , the Vikings with Addison, Hockenson, Aaron Jones and the rest of their crew running O'Connell's system have proven they have an offense that can go win a game when it's required. That wouldn't be possible without Darnold, whose career rebirth has helped spark the Vikings (9-2) become one of the league's biggest surprises in what's now its most difficult division. “He’s cool, calm, collected,” Hockenson said. "That’s what you want as the leader of the huddle.” The Vikings' defense ranks ninth in the league on third downs, allowing a conversion rate of 34.5% after limiting the Bears to a 6-for-17 performance. The Vikings are tied for first on fourth downs with an allowance of 36.4% after the Bears went 2 for 3. Both conversions came in the fourth quarter during touchdown drives. The Vikings also rank fourth in the NFL in opponent points per drive (1.52). The Vikings had seven possessions that crossed the 20-yard line in Chicago, but only three of them yielded touchdowns. Their lone turnover was the type of game-altering giveaways they've struggled to eliminate this month, a fumble by Aaron Jones at the 1-yard line that ruined a promising first drive. The Vikings are tied for 20th in the league in red zone touchdown rate (53.9%) and are 17th in goal-to-go touchdowns (72%). Addison had eight catches for 162 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown on nine throws from Darnold. The second-year wide receiver has had a quieter season than his rookie year, but he stepped up in a significant way on an afternoon when Jefferson was as smothered by the opposing secondary as ever. TE Johnny Mundt had the onside kick glance off his shin as he charged toward the coverage, and the first kicking team recovery in the NFL this season helped the Bears extend the game. Mundt also had the false start on the overtime drive. His lone catch was a 7-yard gain when he was stopped short of the goal line, one play before the lost fumble. Mundt played 33 of 71 snaps and Hockenson took 48 snaps with Oliver out. The Vikings lost LT Cam Robinson (foot) and LB Ivan Pace (hamstring) to injuries in the first quarter against the Bears, and O'Connell said on Monday those players were still in "evaluation mode." Oliver (ankle) will have an opportunity to return after being sidelined last week. 101.7 — Darnold's passer rating, which ranks ninth in the NFL. Darnold has posted a 100-plus passer rating in nine of 11 games this season. He had only 12 such performances in 56 career starts before joining the Vikings. The Vikings have four of their next five games at home, starting with Arizona (6-5) this week, Atlanta (6-5) on Dec. 8 and a rematch with Chicago (4-7) in a Monday night game on Dec. 16. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

The Miami Heat, after losing in the first round of the playoffs last season, were generally expected to come back with a vengeance. As usual with the Jimmy Butler-led team, the Heat have not dominated so far in the regular season, but they continue to gear up for a postseason run similar to their Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. This season, Butler is in the last year of his contract and is expected to sign elsewhere in unrestricted free agency. The Heat have been included in reports and rumors suggesting that they will try to flip him before the deadline, but if they decide to hold onto the face of the franchise, there are two courses they could take. First, they could trade for a player to complement their existing core of Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Butler and go all-in on winning a title this season. If that doesn’t appeal, they could try and get a player that would work with just Adebayo and set their sights on improvement after Butler leaves. Either way, the needs in Miami are pretty clear-cut. They have the fifth-best offense in the NBA, but their offense is lacking. They are 26th in points per game and 18th in 3-point attempts. Without a pass-first point guard, they are also 18th in assists per game, so every facet of their offense could use a boost. Here are five trade targets for them to consider. 1. Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets 2024-25 season stats: 24.8PPG, 3.5APG, 38.7 3PT% The Nets are blatantly trying to tank this season, but the play of Thomas and their other starter has kept them afloat at 7-10, which is good enough for a Play-In spot in the Eastern Conference. By all accounts, everyone in Brooklyn is available as they try hard to rebuild, and Thomas is the biggest prize. He is in the last year of his rookie contract, and with Butler likely leaving South Beach, the Heat will have more than enough money to match any offer he gets in restricted free agency. A starting five of Thomas, Adebayo, Herro, Terry Rozier and Nikola Jovic would give the Heat plenty of offensive firepower in the future, which would be a change from the gritty identity built while Butler has been in town. The Nets are all-in on young talent and draft picks, so Miami could offer rookie Kel’el Ware in a straight-up swap, or a package of Alec Burks, Josh Richardson and draft capital for the Nets’ best scorer. 2. Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors 2024-25 season stats: 13.3PPG, 4.3RPG, 44.5FG% The Heat and Warriors have already been linked this season, as Golden State has been included as a possible midseason landing spot for Butler. Should the Warriors make a splash for a true star next to Stephen Curry, it’s safe to say that Kuminga would be the centerpiece of a deal. Kuminga, like Thomas, is in the last year of his rookie deal and could be re-signed by Miami at the end of the season. Unlike Thomas, Kuminga is not a high-level scorer, but he is a better defender, a more physical player and a more versatile weapon, which bodes well for his fit in “Heat Culture.” Kuminga and the Warriors have butted heads, and that was compounded by their inability to agree on an extension before the start of the final season of his contract. The Warriors and Moses Moody, who has played a lot less than Kuminga, were able to agree, but the two parties were far from reaching common ground. It’s unlikely that Kuminga is eager to come back to the Warriors next year, so the consensus is that he will be shopped before the trade deadline. In an effort to get something out of him before he walks for nothing, the Warriors might agree to a trade package of Ware and Richardson for Kuminga, allowing the Heat to retain Butler for one last push. 3. Cameron Johnson, Brooklyn Nets 2024-25 season stats: 19.1PPG, 4.2RPG, 42.6 3PT% Much like Thomas, Johnson has been included in his fair share of mock trades as the Nets try to tank. He is not as prolific of a scorer as his teammate, nor is he as reliable of a facilitator, but he is a better defender and can play off the ball, waiting to get a scoring opportunity in the corner. A starting five of Butler, Adebayo, Rozier, Herro and Johnson would still have plenty of size, defense and rebounding, but the scoring would get an instant upgrade. Unlike Thomas, Johnson is not on the cheapest of deals. He is under contract through 2026-27 and makes around $20 million a year, so Miami would have to find a way to balance the books. Duncan Robinson and Ware match the money, and Brooklyn might press to add a draft pick as well since Robinson won’t be a free agent this summer. The Nets would probably rather add players on expiring contracts, but a first-round draft pick in 2024 and a future pick could be enough to get a deal done. 4. Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 season stats: 13.1PPG, 7.6RPG, 32.0 3PT% Portis would be brought in from the struggling Bucks as an upgrade over Haywood Highsmith, who is not as good of a rebounder as Portis. Over their respective careers, Portis is actually the better shooter as well, despite a slow start this season. Earlier this year, amid a horrid start, the Bucks were rumored to be shopping everyone aside from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks are 6-1 over their last seven games and seem to have found their footing, and Portis has also improved, averaging 14.3 points and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 39.1% from deep in that stretch. Still, everyone has a price, and the Bucks own only one first-round pick, all the way in 2031. Should the Heat offer some draft capital and a win-now player, the Bucks might not be able to pass up a deal. With every game that goes by, a deal for Portis gets more and more unrealistic, but for now, a package of Robinson, Burks, Pelle Larson and draft capital for Portis and Pat Connaughton is still conceivable. 5. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks 2024-25 season stats: 22.1PPG, 11.7APG, 32.8 3PT% Young is by far the best player included on this list, and we saved the best for last. He is currently leading the NBA in assists and is in his third straight season averaging double-digit dimes. He is also under contract through 2026-27 (player option) so even if Butler makes a run for it next summer, Young and Adebayo could be a dream pick-and-roll duo in the coming seasons. In the three campaigns before this season, he averaged 26.9 points and shot 36.5% from 3-point range, so there is an assumption that the superstar guard’s offense will stabilize as the season goes on. If the Hawks part ways with Young, it will undoubtedly be in an effort to rebuild, so they would expect a future-driven package in return for the three-time All-Star. Rozier, Robinson, Ware and draft picks might be enough to get a deal done. The money works out, and it would give the Hawks some direction moving forward. An offense run by Young with Herro and Butler on the wings and Highsmith and Adebayo in the paint might be good enough to have a chance to make the Finals in the East, and Burks, Jovic, Kevin Love and Jaime Jaquez Jr. coming off the bench would only solidify their playoff hopes. More NBA: Five realistic All-Stars the Lakers could target before the NBA trade deadline

Counting of votes will begin at 8 am on Saturday in the Yevla assembly constituency in Nashik district which saw 76.30 % turnout on Wednesday. NCP (SCP) heavyweight Chhagan Bhujbal faced one of the toughest contests of his career in the seat. After decades of being the undisputed leader of Yevla, Bhujbal’s dominance faced great threat from a combination of political betrayal, community anger and a strong challenge posed by his former ally-turned-rival Manikrao Shinde, now backed by Sharad Pawar. A veteran politician with a storied career, Chhagan Bhujbal has represented Yevla for two decades, cementing his influence with development projects such as the 165-km canal that alleviated the region’s water woes. Bhujbal has been a minister in multiple governments, most recently in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition. However, his position has been weakened by recent events. Bhujbal's switch to the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP in July 2023, aligning with the BJP-led Mahayuti government, caused ripples among his traditional supporters. His clash with Maratha reservation leader Jarange-Patil has further alienated the Maratha community, who form the largest demographic in Yevla. Adding to his woes, Sharad Pawar has openly called for Bhujbal’s defeat, accusing him of betraying the party and its ideology. This call has resonated with the Maratha community backing Manikrao Shinde. Manikrao Shinde, son of former MLA Madhukarrao Shinde, was no stranger to Yevla’s political landscape. Once a close associate of Bhujbal, Shinde played a pivotal role in bringing Bhujbal to Yevla under Sharad Pawar’s guidance in 2004. However, their relationship soured, leading Shinde to join Shiv Sena in 2009 to contest against Bhujbal unsuccessfully. Now, Shinde has returned to the fold of Sharad Pawar’s NCP and is leveraging the Maratha sentiment to mount a strong challenge. Backed by the Maratha community and non-Maali OBC groups, Shinde’s grassroots campaign has gained traction. Villagers have even initiated a fund-raising drive for his election, signaling a groundswell of support. Yevla has 3.2 lakh voters, with the following breakdown: Bhujbal fought to retain his stronghold and Shinde rallied the discontented Maratha vote, the Yevla assembly contest was far from a cakewalk. The outcome will not only determine Bhujbal’s political, future but also signal the evolving caste and political dynamics in Maharashtra.

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