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JS passes labour bill; layoff compensation, trade union rights among key reforms

Sangsad Bhaban, April 9 -- The Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday passed the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, incorporating provisions aimed at strengthening labour rights and aligning the country's ... Read More


IDF eliminates Hezbollah-linked commander in Lebanon, Gaza militant tied to October 7 attack

Tel Aviv, April 9 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday said it had eliminated multiple terror operatives in separate operations, including a senior commander of the Lebanese Resistance Briga... Read More


Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

New Delhi, April 9 -- The celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97. Whittaker, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outd... Read More


Siswan farmhouses: HC questions delay in land usage survey by Punjab

India, April 9 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has questioned Punjab government over land usage survey in the areas of Siswan village as mandated in a judgment by the Supreme Court in 2014. "Lea... Read More


Teachers decry 'over 50% school staff' drafted for Census duty in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, April 9 -- Government school teachers have criticised the government's decision to assign them Census 2027 duties at a time when examination evaluation and enrolment is still underway, and t... Read More


CBI registers case in Rs 550 crore Haryana government fund misappropriation probe

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a fresh case in connection with an alleged large-scale misappropriation of Haryana government funds involving fraudulent bankin... Read More


Abu Sayed murder: Parents allege 'top officials' evaded justice as ICT sentences 5

Dhaka, April 9 -- The parents of Abu Sayed, whose death became a symbol for the July Uprising, have expressed dissatisfaction with the International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) verdict, alleging that high... Read More


HC grants interim relief to UP ex-CMO by staying trial proceedings

India, April 9 -- LUCKNOW The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court granted interim relief to former chief medical officer (CMO), Dr Anil Kumar Shukla, by staying prosecution proceedings in three ... Read More


Creating a clean gaming build? Consider adding these wireless gaming mouse to your build

New Delhi, April 9 -- A gaming desk should clutter free to move your mouse around without any obstructions. Switching to a wireless mouse is a small upgrade that makes a noticeable difference. It offe... Read More


Assam, Puducherry record highest voting percentage of 85.38% and 89.83%; Kerala sees over 78% voter turnout

New Delhi, April 9 -- Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout. The ... Read More