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Japanese PM congratulates Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and said she looks forward to working with her Bangladesh counterpart to strengthen the... Read More


India to become South Asia's Rotary-Wing Hub with 500-Helicopter demand

Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- With South Asia projected to need around 500 helicopters over the next 20 years, India is positioning itself as the region's rotary-wing manufacturing hub, union Minister of Civi... Read More


Political interference in Anganwadis unacceptable: Kavitha

Hyderabad, Feb. 17 -- Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday said political interference in the functioning of Anganwadis is completely unacceptable and demanded that the governme... Read More


Ahead of elections, Assam tables Rs. 62,294.78 crore interim budget for 2026-27

Guwahati, Feb. 17 -- Finance minister Ajanta Neog today tabled the Rs 62,294.78 crore interim budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assam Assembly, seeking a Vote on Account to meet expenditure... Read More


Deployment of AI represents 'fifth industrial revolution': Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the "fifth industrial revolution", with the potential to impact every aspect of the economy and society, said union Mini... Read More


Hilary Clinton accuses Trump administration of trying to cover up Epstein files

Berlin, Feb. 17 -- Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused US President Donald Trump's administration of trying to "cover-up" its handling of the Epstein files. The release of the ma... Read More


Tarique Rahman: From London exile to Bangladesh's Prime Minister

, Feb. 17 -- Just two months after returning home from 17 years in exile in London, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assumed office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh following his party's... Read More


Wave of joy in Sirajganj as uncle-nephew become minister, state minister

, Feb. 17 -- Sirajganj, Feb 17 (UNB) - A festive mood swept across Sirajganj as two BNP lawmakers-an uncle and his nephew-were inducted into the new cabinet as minister and state minister. Party lead... Read More


Odisha Court orders confiscation of Rs.2.5 Crore disproportionate assets of retired engineer

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- In a significant crackdown on corruption, a vigilance court in Bhubaneswar has ordered the confiscation of assets worth over Rs.2.5 crore belonging to a retired government engi... Read More


Jharkhand to develop all district hospitals as model anti-rabies clinics

Ranchi, Feb. 17 -- The National Health Mission, Jharkhand, has issued comprehensive guidelines to strengthen rabies prevention and management across the state, with the aim of making Jharkhand rabies-... Read More