Bangladesh's First Female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies
Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80 in December 2025 after suffering from a prolonged illness.
Zia became Bangladesh's first female head of government in 1991 after leading her party to victory in the country's first democratic election in 20 years.
Zia first came into public attention as the wife of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman. Following his assassination in a 1981 military coup, Zia entered politics and later rose to lead the BNP.
After a second term in 1996 that lasted just a few weeks, Zia returned to the post of Prime Minister in 2001, stepping down in October 2006 ahead of a general election.
Her political career had been marred by corruption allegations and a long-standing political rivalry with Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from premiership last year.
Former England Cricketer Hugh Morris Passes Away at 62
Former England cricketer Hugh Morris passed away at the age of 62 in December 2025. Morris was known both for his contributions on the field as a reliable opening batter and off the field as a respected cricket administrator.
Hugh Morris was a prominent figure in English county and international cricket during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He built a reputation as a technically sound opening batter and a natural leader, qualities that later shaped his administrative career.
Dec 28, 2025
Samriddhi Tripathy of Karnataka Crowned KIIT NanhiPari Little Miss India 2025
The grand finale of the Silver Jubilee edition of KIIT NanhiPari Little Miss India 2025 concluded on a dazzling note at the KIIT University campus with Samriddhi Tripathy of Karnataka being crowned the KIIT NanhiPari Little Miss India 2025 champion.
The glittering event was held in the esteemed presence of Femina Miss India World 2024 Nikita Porwal, 1st Runner-Up Rekha Pandey, and Nandini Gupta, Femina Miss India World 2023.
The first runner up title was won by Pranjal Sharma of Madhya Pradesh while P Prardhini of Telengana was adjudged the second runner up.
Dec 27, 2025
Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen Passes Away
Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away in December 2025. He was 72.
He was serving as the Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assemblysince March 24, 2023. He was a four-time MLA representing the 56-Dharmanagar constituency in North Tripura.
Sen spent a significant portion of his career with the Congress (winning in 2008 and 2013) before joining the BJP in 2017. Sen also served as the Deputy Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he was the Vice Chairman of the Dharmanagar Nagar Panchayat in 1988.
Dec 24, 2025
Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away at 89
Eminent Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, a Jnanpith Award recipient, died at AIIMS Raipur at the age of 89. A distinctive voice in contemporary Hindi literature, Shukla blended simplicity with depth in poetry, novels and short stories, often using magical realism to explore human conditions. His work drew on everyday experiences while offering existential insights that elevated the ordinary. Among his honours, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 for Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rehti Thi. In 2025, he became the first writer from Chhattisgarh to win India’s highest literary honour, the Jnanpith Award. His passing has prompted condolences from readers, peers and public figures alike.
Died at AIIMS Raipur; age 89.
Renowned Hindi writer; multi-genre author (novels, short stories, poetry).
Known for simple prose with existential and magical-realist elements.
Sahitya Akademi Award (1999) for Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rehti Thi.
Awarded the Jnanpith Prize (2025); first Chhattisgarh writer to win.
Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi, a prominent Assamese actress from the 1960s and 1970s, died in Dibrugarh at the age of 80. She acted in notable films including Dr Bezbarua (1969), Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati (1983), and Maniram Dewan (1964). A dancer skilled in Bharatnatyam, Bordoloi helped shape Assam’s cultural landscape and worked with directors such as Bhupen Hazarika. She co-founded the theatre group Mancharupa in 1957 and participated in radio plays for All India Radio. Her contributions to cinema and culture were recognized with state honours, including the Bishnu Rabha Award.
Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi passed away in Dibrugarh at 80.
Prominent Assamese actress of 1960s–70s era.
Notable films: Dr Bezbarua, Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati, Maniram Dewan.
Dancer trained in Bharatnatyam; co-founded Mancharupa theatre group (1957).
Recipient of Bishnu Rabha Award; contributed to radio plays.
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