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It’s a busy Thursday indeed.
After the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death on November 17, today the Dhaka court will deliver its verdict in three corruption cases against the former Bangladesh prime minister and her family. This will also be the first ruling in a corruption case against Hasina.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, the Indian space startup. The PM will also unveil Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, capable of launching satellites into orbit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has kicked off his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, which will last from November 25 to 27. Today, Putin will participate in the Collective Security Treaty Organisation summit (CSTO), with several bilateral meetings scheduled.
Let’s take a closer look at all the events:
Rajuk plot scam: Verdict against Hasina, family
Making it a first ruling in a corruption case against Sheikh Hasina, the Dhaka court will announce the verdict in three separate corruption cases filed against former Bangladesh prime minister, son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 20 others.
The ruling is over the alleged irregularities in the Rajuk plot allocation.
On November 17, the court had already completed recording the testimonies of witnesses in the three cases.
Sheikh Hasina hid information about properties owned by her and other family members within areas under Rajuk’s jurisdiction, according to the charge sheets.
All eyes are on the judgment set to be pronounced today.
PM Modi to inaugurate Skyroot’s Infinity Campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch a space-tech startup, Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus, today. The PM will also unveil Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I.
The event is scheduled to begin at 11 am via video conferencing.
According to the release from PMO, the facility will have around 200,000 square feet of workspace for designing, developing, integrating and testing multiple launch vehicles. It will also boost the capacity to build one orbital rocket every month.
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Putin to attend CSTO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on his three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, will attend the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) summit. His visit started on November 25 and will last till November 27.
According to a Russian news agency, Tass, this will be Putin’s third state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
The Russian President will hold several bilateral meetings. He will deliver a report on Russia’s priority areas of Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) chairmanship in 2026.
Russia and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and deepening bilateral cooperation across sectors.
Thanksgiving is here!
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November, and in 2025, it falls on November 2027, which is today. A day of a huge feast.
A day, when one is allowed to eat an abundance of pumpkin pies and other stuff. It’s a federal holiday, with many schools and businesses remaining closed.
It’s known as the day to eat turkey, be merry, and give thanks. Other popular meals include rolls, ham, potatoes, green beans, mac, etc.
The date Thanksgiving falls on changes each year; however, the holiday always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey, Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV is on his first foreign trip since his election, as he is set to visit Turkey and Lebanon. With a message of peace, he will emphasise the key themes of his pontificate: dialogue and unity.
He will begin his trip on Thanksgiving Day in the United States. During his trip, Leo will meet the presidents of the countries and will also participate in the interfaith events.
Like Pope Francis, he also uses these trips to help war-torn countries.
Astronaut launch for ISS on Russian Soyuz spacecraft
The Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled for a launch aboard a Roscosmos Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The three-person crew will spend about eight months aboard the orbital laboratory conducting scientific research, according to the Florida Today.
The mission comes as the International Space Station (ISS) marks 25 years of human presence in orbit.
The live coverage of the launch and docking will be provided by NASA.
With inputs from agencies.
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