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Economic lessons from the coastal road and Fourth Mainland Bridge, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, March 5 -- For some days now, I have found myself engaged in discussions on the economic relevance and priority of two crucial infrastructure projects: the Coastal Road and the Fourth Mainlan... Read More


Agro-forestry-fishery exports up over 17% in first two months

Hanoi, March 5 -- Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports maintained strong growth momentum in the first two months of 2026, rising 17.1% year-on-year to an estimated 11.3 billion USD, according to th... Read More


Freeze frame: Images that make the world stop

India, March 5 -- There is a peculiar cruelty to cricket. It can ask you to wait an entire day for a moment that lasts less than a second. For photographers stationed along the boundary ropes, the cha... Read More


PM Modi calls for'swift end' to Mideast and Ukraine conflicts

New Delhi, March 5 -- With West Asia on the brink of a wider regional war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a "swift end" to the escalating conflict in the region, saying no issue c... Read More


Amit Shah unveils mascots, launches four digital platforms for Census-2027

NEW DELHI, March 5 -- Union Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday soft-launched four digital platforms and unveiled the official mascots "Pragati" and "Vikas" for the upcoming Census-2027, marking a maj... Read More


DG: CISF guards 361 vital installations across India

Bhubaneswar, March 5 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has expanded significantly since its inception 57 years ago and now safeguards hundreds of vital installations across the country, ... Read More


CJI Surya Kant bats for tech-driven reforms in Bhutan's judicial system

New Delhi, March 5 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday batted for technology-driven reforms in the judicial system of Bhutan, and said access to justice depended critically on the optimum... Read More


Ancient Kapilvastu was a planned fortified city, but tourism neglect keeps it in the shadows

Kapilvastu, March 5 -- The ancient Shakya capital of Kapilvastu was, until around 2,500 years ago, one of South Asia's most systematically planned and well-organised cities. Excavations, studies and r... Read More


Khaleda Zia among 15 eminent individuals, 5 organisations named for Independence Award

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has nominated 15 distinguished people including former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and five institutions for 2026 Independence Award in recognition of their comme... Read More


Iran conflict raises risks for India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten energy supply chains: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi, March 5 -- Escalating tensions due to the West-Asia conflict involving Iran have heightened risks to global energy supply chains, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising... Read More