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FM says Saudi-led coalition reflects Dhaka's maritime commitment, regional stability

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to freedom of navigation, noting that the country's participation in the Saudi-led Multinational Mari... Read More


Japan's Kuwaki wins British Open to clinch first major titlePublished on: August 4, 2026 7:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style. Kuwaki held her nerve ... Read More


Michigan Senate primary: Why the Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens race is crucial for Democrats

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Michigan voters are heading to the polls in one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries of the 2026 midterm elections, with the outcome expected to shape not only the rac... Read More


BRICS statistical heads' meet begins in Lucknow, focuses on quality data, digital dissemination

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) from across the BRICS nations gathered in Lucknow on Monday for a two-day meeting aimed at reimagining how data is collected, shared and ... Read More


Thai PM says ASEAN at crossroads, future hinges on today's choices

Jakarta, Aug. 4 -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday said ASEAN is at a crossroads, with the choices it makes today determining whether the regional bloc can continue shaping its own ... Read More


Top Fifa executive Wenger condemns move to reform World Cup business plan

France, Aug. 4 -- Infantino hired Wenger in 2019 as Fifa's head of global football development and over the past seven years, the Frenchman has masterminded Fifa's quest to make sure talented players ... Read More


UFC Freedom 250 White House event drew a record 34 million viewers but lost $30 million

India, Aug. 4 -- The UFC's historic Freedom 250 event at the White House may have attracted a record global audience, but it also resulted in a $30 million financial loss, according to parent company ... Read More


Wall Street Set To Start In Green

India, Aug. 4 -- Initial trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open higher on Tuesday. Investors are keenly observing the Middle East conflict as Iran denied holding direct... Read More


Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints a flat start; five day trading stocks to buy on Tuesday, 4 August

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open on a muted note on Tuesday, 4 August, despite positive global market cues. Gift Nifty trends al... Read More


India must move from production-centric farming to value chain approach for higher farm incomes: Secretary DARE

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- India needs to transition from a production-centric agriculture model to an agri-food value chain approach to raise farmers' incomes, promote agricultural diversification and gene... Read More