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Price of green chilli to come down to tolerable level within 2-5 days: Agriculture Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The price of green chillies would come down to a tolerable level within the next two to five days, as the government allowed the import of green chillies from tomorrow, said Agricultu... Read More


Remittance inflows jump 15.4 percent to $2.85bn in July

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home US$2.85 billion in remittances during July, the opening month of the fiscal year FY2026-27, registering a 15.4 percent year-on-year growth, according... Read More


DSE terminates 17 employees as part of long-term restructuring, says exchange

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday clarified its position on the recent termination of 17 employees, saying the move was part of a long-term organisational transformation proces... Read More


Bihar: PK alleges police bias in Bankipur bypoll

Patna, Aug. 2 -- Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday accused Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of playing an "anti-democratic" role during the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, alleging tha... Read More


Prohibition has transformed Bihar society despite revenue loss: Samrat Choudhary

Patna, Aug. 2 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday defended the state's prohibition policy, saying that while the liquor ban has cost Bihar significant revenue, its social benefits, part... Read More


Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as fighting continues despite Trump's ceasefire push

Gaza, Aug. 2 -- At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as Israel continued military operations despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of ... Read More


Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers to aid Kerala rain victims

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by heavy rains ... Read More


DP World India Championship trophy unveiled in Srinagar; J&K Open begins Tuesday

Srinagar, Aug. 2 -- The DP World India Championship Lotus Trophy was unveiled in Srinagar on Sunday, marking the second half of the season and underlining Jammu and Kashmir's growing stature on the In... Read More


Himachal CM dedicates Rs 158 crore 200-bed Chamba Medical College hospital

Shimla, Aug. 2 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated the 200-bedded hospital building at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College and Hospital,... Read More


Congress bets on booth network as Baghel pushes unity in Punjab

Chandigarh, Aug. 2 -- With the Punjab Congress battling visible factional tensions ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, the party has attempted to shift the focus back to organisation, launching its '... Read More