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Rapes and suicides went up in July, claims MSF

Bangladesh, July 31 -- While the total number of cases of violence against women and children in Bangladesh has gone down from June to July, instances of rape and suicide have increased at an alarming... Read More


UNAMA Calls for Reopening Girls' Schools and Universities in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 31 -- The United Nations has again called on the authorities to reopen secondary schools and universities to girls and ensure women and girls in Afghanistan can access education at a... Read More


July sees highest dengue deaths in 6 months

Bangladesh, July 31 -- July has seen the highest number of dengue deaths this year with 36 fatalities recorded so far. The month has also seen the highest number of fresh cases over the past six month... Read More


Yaba 'factory' uncovered in Keraniganj, 4 arrested

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-10 has uncovered a yaba manufacturing "factory" in Keraniganj, Dhaka, and arrested four people along with yaba tablets, raw materials, and equip... Read More


Two more die of measles symptoms in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Measles symptoms have claimed two more lives in Bangladesh, with fatalities recorded in the Sylhet and Barishal divisions. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) rep... Read More


Boudh floodwaters recede; over 10 villages remain cut off from rest of Odisha

India, July 31 -- The flood situation in the Mahanadi River across Odisha's Boudh district is gradually improving as the water levels remain below the danger mark. As of 8 pm on Thursday, the river's ... Read More


Salandi river swells again; fresh embankment breach worsens flood crisis in Bhadrak

India, July 31 -- The overall flood situation in Odisha's Bhadrak district has worsened following the rise in the water level of Salandi river once again. Moreover, a 35-ft breach has developed in the... Read More


IOCL invests over Rs 43,359 crore in Paradip, plans fresh projects in Odisha

India, July 31 -- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) on Wednesday announced that it made a cumulative investment of around Rs 43,359 crore at Paradip, reinforcing the port town's emergence as an integr... Read More


Mahindra to double SUV capacity by FY31 as robust EV demand fuels expansion despite cost headwinds

New Delhi, July 31 -- Mahindra & Mahindra plans to almost double SUV production capacity from around 72,000 vehicles a month currently to about 1.32 lakh units a month by FY31, as India's largest ... Read More


Indian Railways introduces online luggage booking for confirmed ticket holders from July 31

India, July 31 -- Indian Railways has introduced an online personal luggage booking facility from July 31 for passengers travelling on confirmed train tickets. The digital initiative aims to simplify ... Read More