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Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill gives liberty to leaseholder to add other minerals in existing lease

WEB DESK, Aug. 19 -- Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approving it today. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. ... Read More


Chinese investments offer little to Bangladesh economy

India, Aug. 19 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh is rising but remains limited compared to Southeast Asia and concentrated in low-value sectors. So far in 2025, three Chinese firms confirmed $322m i... Read More


Final Trade Aug 19: Markets on Winning Run; Sensex climbs 370 Pts, Nifty 50 added 103

India, Aug. 19 -- Indian equity benchmarks closed higher for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by robust buying in auto, energy, and oil & gas counters, even as global cues remained mix... Read More


CRPF Launches BMI Campaign to Promote Fitness and Combat Readiness

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Motivated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a healthier India-voiced in both his "Mann Ki Baat" broadcast and Independence Day 2025 speech-the Central Reserve Police For... Read More


Bangladesh: Despite spending huge money, dengue still ravages Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Despite spending 707 crore Bangladeshi taka (bdt) in 9 years, Dhaka North (Tk 464cr) and South (Tk 243cr) city corporations have failed to control dengue. This year, DNCC earmarked T... Read More


EU promises €4m support for Bangladesh polls, envoy says free and fair election is priority

India, Aug. 19 -- A European Union (EU) delegation met Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday, announcing €4 million in electoral support for the upcoming 13th... Read More


Finance Panel Sees Growth Momentum Holding, Warns on Inflation Risks

India, Aug. 19 -- India's economy is likely to sustain its position as the fastest-growing major economy, supported by robust capital expenditure and strong domestic demand, but inflationary pressures... Read More


Rahul Gandhi Faces Protests by BJP Workers During Voter Adhikar Yatra in Hisua, Bihar

WEB DESK, Aug. 19 -- In Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today faced stiff protests by BJP workers during his Voter Adhikar Yatra at Hisua in Nawada district. Today marks the third day of his Yatra... Read More


Yamuna River Crosses Danger Mark in Delhi, Reaches 205.78 Meters

WEB DESK, Aug. 19 -- The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has risen above the danger mark of 205.33 meters, reaching 205.78 meters as of 11 AM this morning. According to official sources, the ... Read More


Bihar Cabinet Cuts BPSC Preliminary Exam Fee to Rs.100, Waives Fee for Main Exams

WEB DESK, Aug. 19 -- In Bihar, the state cabinet has given the nod to reduce the application fee for preliminary examinations of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and other government competi... Read More