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Bangladesh Bank issues guidelines on 'Partner Network' to ensure secure digital connectivity

Dhaka, March 29 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday issued a new guideline titled 'Guidelines on Partner Network, Version 1.0 (2026)' to ensure secure, seamless and efficient digital communication among... Read More


Parliamentary panel calls for comprehensive AI law

New Delhi, March 29 -- A parliamentary panel has recommended that the government explore a comprehensive law to regulate AI, even as the government maintained that existing laws are sufficient to deal... Read More


CII's 12-point agenda: tackle energy crisis, protect jobs, contain inflation

New Delhi, March 29 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged businesses to adopt practical and responsible measures amid the current energy shock triggered by the ongoing West Asia war,... Read More


US-Iran ceasefire talks to crude oil prices: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week

Indian stock market, March 29 -- The Indian stock market closed the week on a subdued note, extended its losing streak for a fifth straight week, as rising volatility driven by shifting global cues an... Read More


Abdominal or central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity: Indian Minister

India, March 29 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, a... Read More


State clears partial fund release under vote-on-account for FY 26-27

Kolkata, March 29 -- Just ahead of the start of the 2026-27 financial year, the state government has approved the partial release of funds to meet administrative and developmental expenditures. Accord... Read More


France keen to expand cooperation with Bangladesh Police, says envoy

Dhaka, March 29 -- France has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh Police in key areas including crowd control, migration support, criminal investigation and institutional capac... Read More


Nepal's ex-PM Oli, HM Lekhak produced in court on charges of committing atrocities during Gen-Z protest

Kathmandu, March 29 -- Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been produced in the Kathmandu District Court today on charges of committing atrocities du... Read More


Companies can face action for injunction breach: Cal HC

Kolkata, March 29 -- The Calcutta High Court has held that companies and other juristic entities can be proceeded against for violating court injunctions, rejecting the view that such action is limite... Read More


The nuances of the UK-Nigeria port infrastructure deal, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, March 29 -- The recently announced UK-Nigeria port infrastructure deal has been widely presented as a major step toward improving Nigeria's maritime efficiency and unlocking trade potential. ... Read More