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General Secretary, President To Lam wraps up State visit to China

Hanoi, April 17 -- Senior Chinese officials, including Liu Jianchao, Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the International Liaison Department, and Chen Gang, member of the CPC Centr... Read More


Former President Obama urges Virginia voters to back redistricting referendum amid special election

New Delhi, April 17 -- Former US President Barack Obama on Friday (local time) urged voters in Virginia to vote, as early voting is currently underway in the state. Obama took to his social media pla... Read More


"Request being examined": India navigates Sheikh Hasina's extradition as tensions, ties pivot in Dhaka

New Delhi, April 17 -- In a delicate balancing act between legal obligations and regional diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that it is officially reviewing a formal... Read More


VST Industries shares surge 19%: What's behind the rally in this Radhakishan Damani-owned stock?

New Delhi, April 17 -- Shares of Radhakishan Damani-backed VST Industries rallied a whopping 19% in trade on Friday, 17 April, after the company posted a sharp growth in its quarterly performance a da... Read More


12 Years After, Chibok Girls at AUN Remember Sisters in Captivity

Nigeria, April 17 -- In the 12th year since the abduction, the Chibok girls at the American University of Nigeria are more hopeful than despondent. Still prayerful and cautious, of course, they have s... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observes Pohela Boishakh, ushering in Bangla New Year 1433

Dhaka, April 17 -- With ambassadors and heads of mission from regional countries, senior officials of the Government of Nepal, diplomats from resident missions, Nepali business leaders, and members of... Read More


A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

New Delhi, April 17 -- A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the ... Read More


UN warns of global food crisis over Hormuz disruptionPublished on: April 17, 2026 11:00 AM

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The United Nations (UN) has warned of a looming global food crisis if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the critical role of the route in global energy a... Read More


Sensex jumps 255 pts; auto shares gear up

Mumbai, April 17 -- The key equity benchmarks continued to trade with modest gains in mid-morning trade as broader markets outperformed the benchmarks despite lingering fragility in sentiment amid cau... Read More


Railway minister's proposed visit to controversial CRB hospital site ignites fresh protests

Dhaka, April 17 -- The reported revival of the controversial CRB hospital project has rekindled public discontent in Chattogram, triggering fresh protests to protect the city's historic green space, w... Read More