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ED raids 15 locations in 'fake govt job' scam, gang paid initial salaries to gain trust

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at 15 sites across six states in a money laundering probe linked to a 'fake' government job scam, officials said on Thursday. ... Read More


Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes western Japan, Tsunami warning 'not issued'

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit western Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicenter of the earthquake was the eastern part of Shim... Read More


'No elections for 30 days'; Donald Trump to pick Stephen Miller to oversee Venezuela, says report-What we know so far

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- The White House's plans for Venezuela may put Stephen Miller in a pivotal role, with US President Donald Trump reportedly considering appointing the hardline, anti-immigration dep... Read More


Bank holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks open or closed on January 1?-Get state-wise list here

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of 2026, bank customers across India are seeking confirmation on the operational status of bank branches on Thursday, 1 January. According to the Reserve Bank of ... Read More


Osman Hadi murder: Prime suspect Faisal Karim Masud claims who was behind the killing-Watch video

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- In the murder case of Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi, the prime suspect, Faisal Karim Masud, has publicly rejected the allegations against him. In a video message that has... Read More


Sheikh Hasina condoles death of her arch-enemy Khaleda Zia, says 'her contributions were immense'

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday condoled the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Zia, who served three terms as Bangladesh's pr... Read More


Bank holidays next week: Banks to remain closed on these days between 29 December-4 January - See region-wise full list

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- As the new year begins, banks across the country will observe a series of holidays and weekend closures between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026. While closures vary by reg... Read More


Christmas decorations vandalised in Chhattisgarh - what's happening in India? Check list of recent attacks

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore famously said in 1908, "I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live." In stark contrast, India is witnessing a ris... Read More


Christmas decorations vandalised in Chhattisgarh-What's happening in India? Check list of recent attacks

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore famously said in 1908, "I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live." In stark contrast, India is witnessing a ris... Read More


Press freedom at stake in Bangladesh: Top editors cite social media posts calling for murder of journalists

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Months ahead of Bangladesh's general elections, the country's media is facing a challenging period, with freedom of expression increasingly overshadowed by concerns over journali... Read More