Bangladesh GDP to grow at 6.4 pc in FY-22
Dhaka, Jan 12 (UNI) The Bangladesh GDP will grow at 6.4 per cent in the FY 2021-22 ending June 2022, due to increasing services activity and firming exports of readymade garment, says the World Bank.
GDP growth rate is forecast to go up to…
US calls China halting flights over Covid-19 cases ‘inconsistent’ with accord
Washington, Jan 13 (UNI/Sputnik) The United States considers China’s decision to halt some US flights over novel coronavirus concerns to be inconsistent with the obligations of the bilateral transportation agreement, but Washington may take…
Army’s report on Nagaland incident awaited, Army Chief
New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) Army Chief General MM Naravane on Wednesday said report of the inquiry in the incident in Nagaland's Oting, in which 14 civilians were killed, will come soon, adding that the 'law of the land' will be supreme, and…
Army Chief: Theatre Commands necessary to win future wars
New Delhi, Jan 12: The creation of Theatre Commands is necessary to win wars in future, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday adding that the "Indian Army is carrying out its deliberations in consultation with other Services and it…
India-US Homeland Security Dialogue held virtually
New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Senior Officers Meeting of the India-US Homeland Security Dialogue was held virtually on Wednesday.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Home Secretary, Government of India, Ajay Bhalla and Under Secretary for…
Bengaluru Bulls thrashes Dabang Delhi 61-22 in Pro-Kabaddi
Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) A stunning 27-point performance from Pawan Sehrawat was the highlight of the Bengaluru Bulls’ massive 61-22 win over Dabang Delhi K.C.
The Bulls’ 39-point margin of victory is the second biggest in the Pro Kabaddi…
UK PM apologizes for attending Downing Street
London, Jan 12 (UNI/Xinhua) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized on Wednesday for attending a Downing Street garden party during the country's first lockdown in 2020.
During the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions at…
UN: 8 defaulter nations lose voting power
United Nations, Jan 12 (UNI/Xinhua) Iran and Venezuela are among the eight countries whose rights to vote at the United Nations have been revoked due to unpaid dues, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday.
In his letter to the General Assembly…
‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen’ music album out
Mumbai, Jan 11 (UNI) The much-anticipated series "Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein" music album is out now on different music streaming platforms.
90s classics inspire the music theme, and the titular song is inspired by the superhit "Baazigar"…
‘Jaffna not a city in the south of any other country’, says Chinese envoy
Colombo, Jan 12 (UNI) China’s Ambassador to Colombo, Qi Zhenhong, who raised eyebrows on his recent visit to Jaffna’s Point Pedro, Sri Lanka’s northernmost point overlooking India, has said that the Tamil-dominated region is part of Sri…
UP: Akhilesh holds meeting with allies over seat sharing in UP
Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday held a meeting with the alliance partners to discuss seat sharing.
Sources said president of the Suheldev…
Former CM PK Dhumal gets booster dose
Hamirpur (HP), Jan 12 (UNI) Precaution is being taken by administering "Precaution or Corona booster dose" to people above sixty years of age for which the drive was going on in full swing all over the district.
Former HP Chief Minister…
Germany’s Covid-19 cases hit daily record of more than 80,000
Berlin, Jan 12 (UNI/Xinhua) The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Germany hit a new record of 80,430 on Wednesday, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
Seventy-two percent of the country's population has been…
Yami Gautam dazzles in striking blue kurti, matching bindi
Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) Yami Gautam had fans swooning as she posted a stunning picture of herself in a bright blue Kashmiri kurti, with a matching blue bindi accentuating her captivating looks on Instagram.
With her bright easy smile lighting…
PLA cadre nabbed in Manipur
Imphal, Jan 12 (UNI) Troops of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police
nabbed a man allegedly a cadre of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a police official on Wednesday said.
Assam Rifles official said Mantripukhri Battalion and Manipur…
BJP leaders hold meeting on UP polls, to meet again today
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) Top leaders of BJP including Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting in the national capital to discuss the upcoming polls in Uttar Pradesh.
A day after meeting of the…
SC to hear today ‘Dharma Sansad’ hate speech case
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar 'Dharma Sansad' hate speech case on January 13.
A bench comprising Chief Justice NV Ramana, and Justices Surya Kant and Hima…
PM Modi congratulates Dutch PM on fourth term in office
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for embarking on his fourth term in office, and expressed confidence that the two will work together to take the bilateral…
Worse than expulsion: SC on suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from Maha Assembly
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday termed the suspension of 12 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from the Maharashtra Assembly for one year for alleged misbehavior with the presiding officer inside and outside the assembly…
Turkey’s carrier evacuates 167 from unrest-hit Kazakhstan’s Almaty
Istanbul, Jan 11 (UNI/Xinhua) Turkish Airlines (THY), Turkey's flag carrier, said on Tuesday that it has evacuated 167 people from Kazakhstan's Almaty amid the unrest in the country.
A plane carrying THY flight attendants, private air…
