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BJP has shown remarkable growth in West Bengal : Kangana
Kolkata, May 3 (UNI) After Trinamool Congress won the assembly election with a two third majority, actor Kangana Ranaut has said that BJP has shown remarkable growth in West Bengal.
Taking to her tweeter handle, Kangana said, “BJP has…
Government appoints Rabi Sankar as next RBI deputy governor
MUMBAI: The government has appointed RBI Executive Director T Rabi Sankar as the fourth deputy governor of the central bank.
Sankar fills the vacancy created by the retirement of BP Kanungo on April 2, after completing one-year…
Former BCB president Kamal Ziaul Islam passes away at age of 86
Dhaka , May 3 Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Kamal Ziaul Islam passed away on Monday. He was 86.
"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expresses deep bereavement at the passing away of former President of the Board…
Sri Lanka imposes travel restrictions on air passengers arrivals for two weeks
Colombo , May 3 Sri Lanka on Sunday imposed travel restrictions on the number of air passengers arriving in the country for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It has been decided to limit the number of passengers that can…
US, Russia, China, and Pakistan call Taliban to fulfill its counterterrorism commitments
Washington DC , May 1: Representatives of the extended "Troika," comprising the US, Russia, China, and Pakistan, met in Doha, Qatar on Friday and discussed ways to support intra-Afghan negotiations and help the parties reach a…
Nepal records highest daily deaths from COVID
Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) Nepal reported the record highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19 pandemic as the COVID crisis deepens in the Himalayan country.
A total of 35 people died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the data…
SII reduces price of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield from Rs 400 to Rs 300
New Delhi, April 28 In a major move, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has reduced the price of its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose for states, announced firm CEO Adar Poonawallah on Wednesday.
"As a…
Nepal reports over 4,500 new COVID-19 cases as situation deteriorates
Kathmandu , April 28 Nepal on Tuesday reported 4,524 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the third-highest single-day spike so far.
Of the total cases, 4,364 were confirmed through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests while 160…
Sri Lanka add Lakshan Sandakan, Chamika Karunaratne for final Test against Bangaldesh
Colombo , April 26 Sri Lanka have added Lakshan Sandakan and Chamika Karunaratne as the replacement for injured Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka in the squad for the second and final Test against Bangladesh.
"Both Sandakan and…
Two high-ranking Taliban military leaders killed in Southern Afghanistan
Kabul, Apr 26 (Sputnik) Two high-ranking Taliban commanders have been killed in a drone strike by government forces in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, a source told Sputnik on Monday.
According to the source, hundreds of…
IAF to deploy 2 copters to douse Mizoram fire
Aizawl: The Indian Air Force (IAF) would deploy two helicopters to douse the forest fire in Mizoram even as the state's fighters and disaster management personnel are battling the blaze in Lunglei district and its adjoining areas, officials…
Dominance of Indo Pacific region – II
--- Part II of the series by Maj. Gen. CP Singh (Retd.)
NAVAL STRENGTH TO DOMINATE IOR
The Indian Navy performs four sorts of roles within the Indian Ocean region—military, diplomatic, constabulary and benign to guard the maritime…
Pakistan called to stay out: Afghan President
Kabul, Apr 22 (UNI) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday called on Pakistan to not to interfere in his country and rein in the Taliban so as to ensure peaceful departure of NATO forces next month.
Sputnik reported the President…
Matua community, border area voters in Nadia dist to play key role in 6th phase of WB Assembly poll
Nadia (West Bengal) , April 21 Members of the Matua community and those who reside in Nadia district on the India-Bangladesh border would play a key role in the sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly poll on Thursday.
Karimpur,…
Blinken, Jaishankar reiterate commitment for restoration of democracy in Myanmar
Washington , April 20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values…
Choice of ‘friendship and enmity’ is in Pakistan’s hands, says Afghan president
Kabul , April 19 The announcement of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan will require that Pakistan make a decision on its Afghan policy -- whether to opt for cooperation or enmity with its neighbour, Afghanistan…
Three Russian climbers missing on Nepal’s Annapurna peak: Report
Kathmandu , April 19 Three Russian climbers have reportedly gone missing from Nepal's Annapurna I peak (8,091 meters), located in the north-central part of the country.
The climbers have been identified as Sergey Kondrashkin,…
Hefazat –E- Islam top leaders arrested in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNI) Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has come up for discussion in the politics of Bangladesh again after the siege of Shapla Chattar in Motijheel in 2013.
Last month, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of independence and the…
The rise of Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar has begun IPL 2021 like a dream. In doing so, the Mumbai Indians leg-spinner has incidentally, carried on his form from the 2019 (13 wickets) and 2020 (15).
His role has been pretty clear from the Mumbai Indians management.…
Mosaddek, Al-Amin return, Taijul left out from Bangladesh’s NZ tour
Dhaka , February 19 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday named the 20-man squad for the upcoming white-ball tour to New Zealand.
Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Al-Amin Hossain have returned to the side while spinner Taijul…
