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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


Maharashtra: Cloudburst in Nanded claims 8 lives, Hasnaal village almost submerged

WEB DESK, Aug. 19 -- Relentless rainfall continues to disrupt life across Maharashtra's Konkan region. A cloudburst in Nanded district claimed eight lives, with Hasnaal village still 80 percent submer... Read More


PM Modi emphasises maintaining peace & tranquillity on India-China border

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity on the India-China border, and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasona... Read More


India's Growth Outlook Remains Strong Despite US Tariffs: S&P Global Ratings

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- - India's economic growth momentum remains strong and resilient, even in the face of rising US tariffs, according to S&P Global Ratings. In a major vote of confidence, the global... Read More


Gold and Silver Prices down

India, Aug. 19 -- In the Indian bullion market, 24 Karat Gold was trading over 0.1 per cent lower at 99,520 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was also trading over 0.1 per cent down at 1,13,920 rupees... Read More