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Wednesdays declared holidays for tuition classes

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Due to ongoing fuel supply challenges, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has requested not to conduct tuition classes on Wednesdays. Earli... Read More


2 dead after 2 boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in southern Japan

New Delhi, March 17 -- Two boats carrying 21 people capsized Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a U.S. military base off Japan's southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the w... Read More


BAU bags four awards at international CIGR competition

BAU, March 17 -- Students of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have achieved remarkable success on the global stage, securing four awards - including two gold and two bronze medals - at the int... Read More


Strong governance commands 'Big Premium' from global investors: Keki Mistry

New Delhi, March 17 -- Keki Mistry, former Vice Chairman and CEO of HDFC Ltd stated that global investors are increasingly cautious and are willing to pay a "big premium to companies where governance ... Read More


Upcoming IPOs: Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education, Tea Post get SEBI nod to launch IPO

New Delhi, March 17 -- Three firms -- the travel technology company Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education, which runs the 'Lakshya' coaching centres, and the tea cafe chain Tea Post -- have been gr... Read More


Prime Minister calls on Japan to support Vietnam's energy security

Hanoi, March 17 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 received Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki, calling on Japan to support Vietnam in ensuring energy security amid disruptions to glo... Read More


The Iran war is roiling commodities far beyond oil

New Delhi, March 17 -- SINCE THE third Gulf war began three weeks ago, one number has captured the world's attention: the price of crude. On March 16th Brent, the global benchmark, briefly topped $106... Read More


Nigerian students head to Zimbabwe for African Spelling Bee championship

Nigeria, March 17 -- Nigeria's top young spellers will represent the country at the 2026 African Spelling Bee Championship scheduled to hold in Zimbabwe later this month. According to the organisers,... Read More


Vietnamese Embassy in Israel updates community on new civil defence measures

Tel Aviv, March 17 -- The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on March 16 evening (local time) issued a notice to the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country regarding updated civil ... Read More


St. Patrick's Day 2026: What's open and closed in US, and key details

New Delhi, March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day, widely celebrated across the world, does not typically lead to widespread shutdowns like other major holidays. Despite being an important cultural and religio... Read More