Anowara Islam Rani becomes first transgender to enter electoral politics fray in Bangladesh
With a total of 849 registered transgender voters, the candidacy of Rani in the Rangpur-3 constituency is an embodiment of the country's evolving political landscape.
Kalyan Jewellers’ revenue rises 33% in third quarter
Revenue growth in the Middle East for the quarter was at 6% compared to the same period in the previous financial year and contributed 13% to the consolidated revenue.
Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with an injury just one tournament into his comeback
Nadal won his first two competitive matches of the year, beating former No. 3-ranked Dominic Thiem and Australian wildcard entry Jason Kubler, before losing to Jordan Thompson.
Blinken tackles Gaza, NATO growth with Turkey’s Erdogan
Blinken's fourth crisis tour since the start of the conflict three months ago comes with fears mounting that the conflict will engulf swathes of the Middle East.
Gautam Adani overtakes Ambani to reclaim Asia’s richest person spot
In January 2023, Hindenburg Research, a US-based short seller, accused the Adani Group of prolonged stock manipulation and accounting irregularities.
Minibus explodes in Kabul, killing at least 2 civilians, wounding 14
Police spokesman Khalid Zadran said the explosion happened in the western part of the city, in the Dashti Barchi area. Police launched an investigation, he said.
Government auctions 91 coal mines so far; expects to create 3L jobs
The ministry has successfully completed seven rounds of auctions through a completely transparent online process, launched by the prime minister in 2020.
Bangladesh train arson: Opposition BNP leader among eight arrested, party demands UN probe
The eight persons arrested include Dhaka south city unit BNP joint convener Nabi Ullah Nabi and five activists of Jubo Dal, which is the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's youth wing.
Budget 2024: Real estate sector bats for tax sops
“The proposal to increase the qualifying cost for affordable properties and release government-owned lands at reduced rates aligns with inclusive growth objectives.
Rajnath Singh set to visit UK, first by Indian Defence Minister in 22 years
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark upon a three-day visit to the UK from Monday, seen as significant to the bilateral partnership in the sphere of defence and security as the last ministerial level visit took place…
Srinagar, Jammu witness season’s coldest night so far
Srinagar: Both Srinagar and Jammu cities witnessed the coldest night of this season so far on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to -5.6°C and 3.4°C, respectively.
Intense dry cold wave accompanied with chilly winds from the…
Nadda pitches for hat-trick for Modi, Khattar at Panchkula roadshow
Chandigarh: BJP national president JP Nadda today held a roadshow in Panchkula, along with Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, and urged people to ensure a hat-trick for PM Narendra Modi and Khattar in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly…
Nahan gets Rs 219 cr projects
Solan: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 11 developmental projects worth Rs 219 crore at Nahan in Sirmaur district. He inaugurated a bridge constructed at a cost of Rs 16.62 crore over…
Parliamentarians should adopt Anurag’s model of development: Vice-President
Hamirpur: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that parliamentarians should adopt Union Minister for information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur’s model of engaging with people and consistent development of his constituency. He…
40,000 to 50,000 migratory birds from different countries arrive at Harike wetland in Punjab
Around 40,000 to 50,000 migratory birds are estimated to have arrived at Punjab’s Harike wetland so far.
The arrival of avian guests was late this season because of the delay in onset of the winter season.
The Harike wetland, which is…
बी.आई.एस के 77वें स्थापना दिवस में ‘सी.ए.जी’ संस्थापक-चेयरमन सुरेन्द्र वर्मा को सम्मान
चंडीगढ़: सिटिजंस अवैरनेस ग्रुप (सीएजी) को नैश्नल इंस्टीच्यूट ऑफ टेकनिकल टीचर्स ट्रेनिंग एंड रिसर्च (एनआईटीटीटीआर) में आयोजित किये गये ब्यूरो ऑफ इंडियन स्टैंडर्ड (बीआईएस) के 77वें स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर सम्मानित किया गया है। बीआईएस भारत…
Iran says death toll from IS twin bombings rises to 91
The attack is the deadliest in Iran since 1978, when arson killed more than 370 people trapped in a cinema in Abadan, in the country's southwest, according to AFP archives.
Lower nominal GDP makes fiscal deficit target steeper
This means that the size of the Indian GDP (in current prices) would likely be R297 lakh crore at the end of the current financial year instead of the budgeted estimate of R302 lakh crore.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates: Rajan
Rajan said the government doesn’t have budgetary room to continue the capital expenditure to keep going like the first two quarters of this year and have to slow down.
Fund diversion case: ED raids 9 premises of Religare
The raids were related to a money laundering case linked to the alleged diversion of funds worth more than Rs 2,000 crore from Religare Finvest Limited (RFL).