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Beneficiaries being undercut as irregularities surface in VGF rice distribution in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, March 12 -- Irregularities have been reported in the distribution of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in Narsingdi Municipality, with beneficiaries allegedly receivin... Read More


Vietnam's first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification

Hanoi, March 12 -- The United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of Defence has been officially recognised b... Read More


Arunachal: Insurgency-linked violence in TCL on the wane, says Minister

Itanagar, March 12 -- Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung on Thursday informed the Assembly that insurgency-related violence in the Tirap-Changlang-Longding region has witnessed a significant ... Read More


Karnataka Minister criticises central govt over LPG shortage

Bengaluru, March 12 -- Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre has sharply criticised the central government's handling of the ongoing LPG shortage, describing it as "gross mismanagement, very bad planning,... Read More


Having Watson, Russell as coaches is a blessing: KKR allrounder Ramandeep Singh ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata, March 12 -- Kolkata Knight Riders' hard-hitter Ramandeep Singh has found fresh inspiration in the dugout ahead of IPL 2026, with the arrival of Shane Watson and Andre Russell as Assistant Coa... Read More


Odisha charts path for inclusive industrial growth through strong industry partnerships

Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Thursday stressed that sustainable economic growth in the state depends on stronger collaboration between the government and... Read More


Iran conflict raises risk of major claims for specialty insurers: Moody's

Chennai, March 12 -- The Iran conflict has increased the likelihood of severe, outsized claims for "specialty" insurers covering marine, aviation, and political violence, but losses are expected to be... Read More


Gig workers seek Rs 10,000 relief, ID protection as LPG shortage hits food delivery sector

New Delhi, March 12 -- The Gig and Platform Service Workers union (GIPSWU) on Thursday demanded compensation from food delivery platforms and protection from ID deactivation, citing a sharp fall in or... Read More


India examining Bangladesh request for diesel supply: MEA

New Delhi, March 12 -- India, a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, is examining a request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, the Ministry of E... Read More


India's external debt at USD 746 bn, debt-GDP ratio at 19.2 pc: Govt

New Delhi, March 12 -- India's external debt stood at USD 746 billion at the end of September 2025, with key vulnerability indicators remaining comfortable and reflecting prudent management of externa... Read More