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Philippines overtaking India to top global outsourcing rankings

Hanoi, April 8 -- The Philippines ranked first globally as an outsourcing destination in a global index, edging out traditional leader India on the strength of cost competitiveness, English proficienc... Read More


60,286 voluntary social welfare agencies operate in country: Minister

, April 8 -- Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain on Wednesday told Parliament that 60,286 voluntary social welfare agencies are actively operating in the country. "As many as 71,591 v... Read More


Anti-Terrorism amendment bill passed to curb ban groups' activities, propaganda

, April 8 -- Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to modernise existing law by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities a... Read More


Baramati bypoll: 53 candidates make it a high-stakes battle

Mumbai, April 8 -- Following the death of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane accident on January 28, the Baramati byelection has become a focal point of statewide interest. Wife of Aji... Read More


'Draft-Gate': Shehbaz Sharif's Mistimed Tweet Becomes Global Meme

Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, April 8 -- Even as the world cautiously applauds the two-week pause in the US-Israel-Iran showdown, it isn't the ceasefire that has social media buzzing, it's Pakistan Prime... Read More


5th PSPB Baba Deep Singh Basketball Tournament: Hansraj, Gargi and Stunner Academy register wins

New Delhi, April 8 -- Hansraj College, Gargi college and Stunner Academy scored victories in the 5th PSPB Baba Deep Singh Basketball ( Men & Women) tournament organised by Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa... Read More


11 more women file complaints against self-styled godman Kharat, total cases rise to 19

Mumbai, April 8 -- In a major development in the case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, 11 more women have approached the police to lodge complaints against him, responding to a public appeal m... Read More


Will tread "cautiously": Maersk on transiting Strait of Hormuz

Copenhagen, April 8 -- Danish shipping company Maersk on Wednesday said that it will adopt a cautious approach to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States... Read More


Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars

London, April 8 -- England head coach Thomas Tuchel made the journey to Madrid on his latest World Cup reconnaissance mission and was richly rewarded by a thrilling Champions League tie between Real M... Read More


J&K leaders hail US-Iran truce, streets see celebrations

Srinagar, April 8 -- Politicians in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire. Celebrations broke out in several parts of the union Territory and Ladakh. The ceasefire announcemen... Read More