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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 21 new cases in first week of 2026-NCDC

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigeria has recorded 21 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever and nine deaths in the first epidemiological week of 2026, pushing the country's case fatality rate (CFR) to 42.9 per cen... Read More


SIR in Tamil Nadu: SC directs ECI to publish names of people categorised in "Logical Discrepancy" list

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India to publish names of people who have been categorised in the ECIs' "Logical Discrepancy" list in the gram p... Read More


Mohammed Younus elected as chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Mr. Mohammed Younus has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC during its 404th Board meeting held on Wednesday. In the same mee... Read More


Economic Survey Pegs FY27 GDP Growth At 6.8-7.2%, Medium-Term Growth Potential Seen Closer to 7%

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Noting that domestic growth drivers are expected to continue supporting economic activity, Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on ... Read More


BNP calls Sherpur killing 'unwarranted,' demands quick probe

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Thursday called the clash between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Sherpur, which left one person dead, 'unwarranted' and called ... Read More


Economic survey proposes higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has proposed aggressive fiscal measures to tackle the nation's growing health crisis, including moving ultra-processed foods into the highest GST tax ... Read More


Economic Survey presents three global market scenarios; benchmarks the worst to the 2008 global financial crisis

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026, released on Thursday, flags a growing vulnerability in the global economic system in the light of rising geopolitical risks and economic turmoil. While ... Read More


Economic Survey 2026 outlines 3 global market risks. Could it be worse than 2008 global financial crisis?

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026, released on Thursday, flags a growing and deeply concerning vulnerability in the global economic system in the light of rising geopolitical risks and ec... Read More


AI AND THE NEXT INNOVATION FRONTIER: WHY TRUST WILL DEFINE THE $20 TRILLION OPPORTUNITY

India, Jan. 29 -- Jonathan Zanger, CTO, Check Point A Tech leader with a track record of delivering impact at scale across cybersecurity, AI, and product innovation, Jonathan is currently serving as ... Read More


Yamal's goal and assist propel Barcelona to Champions League round of 16

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Lamine Yamal came through for Barcelona again. With an assist and a goal, Yamal led Barcelona's comeback against Copenhagen and helped the Catalan club secure a top-eight finish... Read More