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Viet Nam becomes first country in Southeast Asia to ratify UN Convention against Cybercrime

Hanoi, April 9 -- Viet Nam has become the first country in Southeast Asia and the second in the world ratifying the Convention. It is the first treaty of the UN named after a Vietnamese location, mar... Read More


Jamaat alleges irregularities in Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 by-polls

Dhaka, April 9 -- e-Islami on Thursday alleged widespread irregularities in the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-elections, claiming that vote rigging, fake voting and the expulsion of polling agents undermi... Read More


Rising fuel costs drive sharp fare hikes, threatening growth and household budgets

Kathmandu, April 9 -- Travelling via air got costlier last week. Now, the surface route has become historically most expensive. With a steep hike in fuel prices, fares of public transport and cargo o... Read More


After 2 years of tender delays, Ggm to get 100 e-buses by July

India, April 9 -- Gurugram is finally set to receive a fleet of 100 electric buses by July this year, with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) issuing a letter of acceptance to the ... Read More


'Startups need people who can make it happen': Gurgaon founder fires worker over message, sparks debate on work culture

India, April 9 -- A Gurgaon-based founder's views on notice periods have triggered a discussion online about workplace culture and accountability. Nikhil Rana, founder of The 15, , shared a post on Li... Read More


Bangladesh to host first BTKG Expo 2026, showcasing global textile and garment innovations

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh is set to hold BTKG Expo 2026, a large-scale international exhibition focused on the garment and textile sector. "The event is designed to serve as a global platform wher... Read More


AI Is Lowering the Barrier for Cybercrime as Attacks Scale Rapidly: Sharda Tickoo

New Delhi, April 9 -- AI driven cyber-attacks are becoming faster, cheaper, and easier to execute, lowering the barrier for attackers, said Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India and SAARC at TrendA... Read More


MBBS classes to commence at Shahid Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences in Geta in new academic year

Dhangadhi, April 9 -- awaited dream of medical education in Sudurpashchim Province is becoming a reality with the Shahid Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences in Geta, Kailali, preparing to en... Read More


Mexico's president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

New Delhi, April 9 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits in an effort to lower her country's reliance on foreign energy at... Read More


India, US set for fresh trade talks later this month

Washington/New Delhi, April 9 -- The United States has said it is preparing to host an Indian delegation in Washington later this month for talks on a bilateral trade agreement framework finalised ear... Read More