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300 measles deaths spark political firestorm as students demand trial of Nobel laureate Yunus, interim leaders

Dhaka, May 6 -- At least 300 children have died across Bangladesh after contracting measles, triggering demands from a student organisation for the trial of former chief advisor Muhammad Yunus and for... Read More


Relations with Vietnam important part of India's 'Act East' policy, Indo-Pacific vision': President Murmu

New Delhi, May 6 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday hosted a banquet in honour of Vietnam President To Lam, who is on a three-day visit to India. Welcoming President Lam on his first State Visi... Read More


New impetus for Viet Nam-Sri Lanka relations

Hanoi, May 6 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Trinh Thi Tam said the visit will reinforce political trust and identify concrete steps to elevate the bilateral ties. It will also... Read More


Exercise Balikatan 2026: 17,000 troops rehearse "territorial defence" amid Taiwan contingency concerns

Manila, May 6 -- Rockets from US Army HIMARS launchers ripped through the air, streaking towards ship targets that were approaching the coast of northwest Luzon in the Philippines. As the notional ene... Read More


Build a large silo between Shahabad and Ambala for grain storage: Haryana CM

Chandigarh, May 6 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that to prevent damage to food grains, it is essential to have an adequate number of warehouses and silos in the state. ... Read More


Oil markets after OPEC: Fragmentation, Hormuz risk, and Asias energy shift

Bangladesh, May 6 -- When Brent crude briefly surged past $120 a barrel amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates decision to exit OPEC, the market reaction reveal... Read More


US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump on rising US-Iran peace hopes; AMD soars 18%

New Delhi, May 6 -- US stock futures traded with solid gains in Wednesday's session, 6 May , as oil prices plunged sharply after reports indicated that the US and Iran were nearing a one-page memorand... Read More


Commercial engagement with BD a key priority for India

Dhaka, May 6 -- India is ready to work towards constructive, pragmatic and forward- looking relationship with Bangladesh based on "mutual respect and benefits", India's foreign secretary reaffirms the... Read More


Marico eyes Rs.20k cr revenue by FY30, bets on new growth levers

New Delhi, May 6 -- Mumbai: Marico Ltd, synonymous with brands such as Parachute and Saffola, aims to earn Rs.15,000 crore revenue in FY27 and Rs.20,000 crore by FY30, as the consumer goods major shar... Read More


Godrej Consumer Q4 PAT jumps 10% YoY to Rs 452 cr

Mumbai, May 6 -- Profit before tax (PBT) rose 1.89% YoY to Rs 651.47 crore in the quarter ended 31st March 2026. The growth in consolidated sales was driven by underlying volume growth of 6%. EBITDA ... Read More