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A national survey by International Republican Institute found that Sheikh Hasina remains Bangladesh’s most popular leader

Bangladesh’s next general election, which is widely perceived as being important due to the role it is expected to play in determining the country’s political future, is barely six months away. Incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League (AL) party have battled an aggressive campaign led by the primary opposition party the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as well as economic difficulties that the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought upon the country.

'Was asked to apologies to her': Indian-origin doctor who alerted hospital on UK's baby-killer nurse

London: An Indian-origin doctor, who was among the doctors to raise an alarm against UK’s ‘baby-killer’ nurse, has alleged that he was asked to apologise for making the accusation.

Washington continues to call for those involved in 2008 Mumbai attacks to be brought to justice: US State Department official

Washington: US State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said the US is committed to confronting terrorism across the globe and continues to call for those involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks to be brought to justice.

Narendra Modi, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi discuss greater cooperation over Chabahar Port

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi when they reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including to realize the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub.

India, New Zealand officials discuss wide-ranging bilateral cooperation during Fifth Foreign Office Consultations

Indian and New Zealand officials reviewed their wide-ranging bilateral relations, which included defence exchanges and trade cooperation, when they participated in the Fifth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on Saturday.

Twenty-three beggars rescued as begging racket busted in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The city police have successfully dismantled a begging racket, resulting in the rescue of 23 beggars from various intersections.

PM Narendra Modi exalts Meghalaya's pineapples

Shillong: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exalted Meghalaya’s Pineapples, which are both savoured domestically and internationally.

Hyderabad: Deaf and dumb woman sexually assaulted by youth

Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a deaf and dumb woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a young man at Vijaynagar Colony, Humayunnagar, in the city on Friday night.

G20 meet: PM Modi seeks consensus on resilient digital economy to tackle security threats

Bengaluru/UNI: Noting that the digital economy will face security threats and challenges as it spreads globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pointed out that it is important to build consensus on the G20 high-level principles for a secure, trusted, and resilient digital economy.

NHRC issues summons to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary on terror victim's petition

Srinagar/UNI: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued personal summons to the J&K Chief Secretary for appearance next month before the Commission on the terror victim’s petition.

PM Modi exalts Meghalaya's Pineapples

Shillong/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exalted Meghalaya’s Pineapples, which are both savoured domestically and internationally.

Bengaluru: Fire breaks out at stationary train, no casualties

Bengaluru/UNI: A fire broke out in two air-conditioned coaches of a stationary train at the KSR Bengaluru city railway station on Saturday morning.

India's Maiden Sun mission Aditya-L1 to carry 7 scientific payloads

Chennai/UNI: India's maiden solar Exploratory Mission, ADITYA-L1 satellite, to take off in the coming days, will be carrying seven scientific payloads, indigenously developed by different laboratories in the country, to carry out systematic study of the Sun.

BRICS Summit: Narendra Modi to visit South Africa on Aug 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa from 22-24 August 2023 to attend the 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, officials said on Friday.

Bollywood films reclaim Manipur screens after decades-long ban, defying militant opposition

Guwahati/IBNS: After a hiatus of 23 years prompted by militant organizations' ban, Bollywood movies have made a triumphant return to strife-torn Manipur.

Meghalaya : High-quality turmeric and ginger powder make inroads into UK and Netherlands markets

Shillong/IBNS: Meghalaya has commenced the export of its premium turmeric and ginger powder to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The Lakadong variety of turmeric, renowned for its exceptional quality, hails from the Lakadong region within the West Jaintia Hills district.

Speakers hail India's growth journey and transformative education policy at IBSA panel discussion

Kolkata/IBNS: "Everything is conspiring to make India great" is the resounding sentiment echoed by panelists who hailed the pivotal changes in the country's New Education Policy (NEP) at a discussion titled 'India@75: Agenda for Change,' hosted by the Indo-British Scholars' Association (IBSA) here recently.

BJP veteran resigns from Assam govt post over delimitation protest

Guwahati/IBNS: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Rajen Gohain resigned as the chairman of Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation on Friday in protest against the delimitation of the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.

Congress chooses Karnataka formula to fight elections in upcoming Madhya Pradesh polls

Bhopal/IBNS: After its electoral success in Karnataka, the Congress is eyeing to use the same formula in Madhya Pradesh, be it offering freebies to alleging corruption charges against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police, DGCA over alleged sexual harassment onboard a flight

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Friday issued notice to Delhi Police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over an incident of alleged sexual harassment onboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Wednesday.

CBI moves SC challenging bail granted to Lalu Prasad Yadav in fodder scam case

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, a convict in the fodder scam case.

AAP to make statehood for Delhi its main Lok Sabha poll plank: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fight next year's Lok Sabha polls on the plank of getting full statehood for Delhi, party supremo, and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

Passenger clicks obscene photos aboard flight, Delhi Commission for Women issues notice

The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance of a video being circulated on the social media platform regarding alleged sexual harassment by a passenger aboard a flight that travelled from Delhi to Mumbai on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh: One killed, 3 injured as high-tension line fell on houses

Firozabad:  One person was killed, and three others were injured when a high-tension power line fell on houses in Jasrana area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Friday.

Golden era of film shooting is returning to the Valley: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir is again becoming a favourite destination for film shooting.

Jammu and Kashmir: 8 suspected militant associates of LeT arrested in Uri Baramulla

Srinagar: Security forces arrested eight suspected militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir border area of Uri in Baramulla district.

Journalist shot dead at his house in Bihar

Bihar Police on Friday said unknown gunmen shot dead a journalist in Araria district.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India's first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/UNI: Larsen and Toubro Limited has built India's first 3D-printed Post Office in 45 days as compared to about 6 to 8 months time taken by the conventional method.

Kolkata: LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack in Jadavpur University

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday alleged that he was suddenly attacked by a group of unknown assailants when he visited Jadavpur University on Thursday to attend an event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.

Kashmir: Two LeT associates arrested in Sopore

Srinagar/UNI: Security forces arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore sub district, police said on Friday.