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Clerk sent to jail over 'rape' of sixth-grader in Kushtia

Dhaka, April 11 -- A clerk has been sent to jail pending trial as the only suspect over the alleged rape of a sixth-grade girl rescued from a locked room of a school in Kushtia's Mirpur Upazila. Hami... Read More


"Governance is not cinema, there are no retakes": P Chidambaram slams TVK chief Vijay's political debut

Sivaganga, April 11 -- Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram made a sharp remark on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, saying that governance is fundamen... Read More


Wind power in Bangladesh: Promise, trade-Offs, and the hidden costs of a ‘green transition

Bangladesh, April 11 -- In recent years, wind energy has been widely promoted as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Across the globe, towering turbines have become symbols of a green... Read More


"Foolish idea": Congress leader Nana Patole slams Maharashtra govt's move to make Marathi mandatory for auto drivers

Nagpur, April 11 -- Congress MLA Nana Patole on Saturday slammed the state government's move to make Marathi mandatory for auto taxi drivers in Maharashtra, labelling the move as "nothing but a foolis... Read More


Proceedings marred by serious lapses: Judge Varma to probe panel

India, April 11 -- In a strongly worded communication to the Lok Sabha-constituted inquiry committee, Allahabad high court judge Yashwant Varma has alleged that the proceedings against him were vitiat... Read More


Patna HC reopens suspected unnatural death case, orders IG to reinvestigate

PATNA, April 11 -- The Patna high court has quashed the closure report submitted by the Begusarai police in an alleged suicide case of Birpur and the 2025 order of the Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, ... Read More


Bank holiday today, 11 April: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, others open or closed today on Saturday? Check RBI calendar

New Delhi, April 11 -- Banks across India will remain closed on Saturday, 4 April, as this is the second Saturday of the month. Bank holidays usually affect some banking work and it is advisable for c... Read More


At 8.4 million, SIR in Uttar Pradesh sees highest addition of voters from draft rolls

India, April 11 -- Uttar Pradesh's electorate expanded by 8.43 million between the draft roll in January and the final numbers released on Friday, the highest among the 13 states and Union Territories... Read More


Frances withdrawal of $15 billion in gold from US custody should draw attention beyond financial circles

Bangladesh, April 11 -- France has just made a move that speaks volumes about the changing dynamics of the so-called political West: basically, the Banque de France has just confirmed it had consolida... Read More


Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 24: Ranveer Singh film storms past Rs.1,200 cr in India, shows strong weekend surge

New Delhi, April 11 -- A relentless box office performer, Dhurandhar 2 shows no signs of slowing even into its fourth week. The Hindi action sequel added an estimated Rs.8.31 crore (net) on Day 24 (f... Read More