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16mn Bangladeshis facing 'severe food insecurity'; 1.6mn children acutely malnourished

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- In Bangladesh, 16 million people are facing severe levels of acute food insecurity, and 1.6 million children are acutely malnourished, according to a new national analysis released b... Read More


Former Kerala minister visits Hyderabad eatery threatened by Bajrang Dal

Hyderabad, Oct. 29 -- Former Kerala minister PK Sreemathy visited Kerala Thattukada, the restaurant near the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), and took stock of how the restaurant was s... Read More


New doors open to Malaysia for Bangladeshi recruiting agencies, but new rules deemed too strict

, Oct. 29 -- A new opportunity has opened up for Bangladeshi recruiting agencies to send workers to Malaysia, as the Malaysian government moves toward providing equal access for all licensed agencies ... Read More


L&T orders signal return of private capex

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro Ltd flashed the first signs of a much-awaited recovery in India's private capital expenditure, reporting a sharp recovery in domestic infrastruc... Read More


Four charged with misappropriating Tk 1.22 crore over fake school construction in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against four individuals, including a senior engineer of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), for allegedly embezzling Tk ... Read More


Show how courts obstruct Viksit Bharat: Justice Oka on govt adviser's criticism

India, Oct. 29 -- Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka on Wednesday questioned the assertion made by Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal that the judiciary is th... Read More


Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates new agri produce board sub yard at Canacona

Nagarcem, Oct. 29 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the new building of the Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board Sub Yard at Canacona, Nagarcem in the presence of Cabin... Read More


Unseasonal rain soaks ripening paddy in Salyan, farmers fear rot

Salyan, Oct. 29 -- Unseasonal rain that started from Monday night has submerged harvest-ready paddy crops across Salyan, leaving farmers very worried about possible losses. Meteorologists have forecas... Read More


Turtlemint, Purplle backer Blume Ventures marks first close of fifth fund

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures said Wednesday it has closed the first round of commitments for its fifth fund at $175 million (around Rs 1,545 crore). The firm ... Read More


Vietnam always values partnership with UK: Party chief

London, Oct. 29 -- The Vietnamese Party and State always attach much importance to strengthening cooperation with the UK, building on past achievements to advance shared interests and contribute to pe... Read More