DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing constitutional duties of the office, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to end in April 2028. Shahabuddin oversaw the country during the restive period after an “uprising” against the Sheikh Hasina govt led to…
Abhilash Kumar sits quietly on the footpath on his fourth consecutive night at the protest site Jantar Mantar (New Delhi): The night of the police lathicharge on student protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, a tent house owner’s phone rang in distant Etah. The unknown number, Abhilash thought, would be his 25-year-old son trying to reach…
GSPCB has periodically covered the dump with tarpaulin sheets to minimise environmental contamination Panaji: The long-pending remediation and scientific disposal of around 25,000 tonnes of zinc-based hazardous waste abandoned at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate has finally begun.The hazardous waste, generated by Sunrise Zinc Ltd, had remained exposed for several years after the company ceased operations,…
The yen has been steadily depreciating as Japan gradually emerges from decades of economic stagnation. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, a move that is likely to heighten concerns among policymakers and keep market participants alert for the possibility of official intervention…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not have featured in the IPL 2026 final, but the 15-year-old ended the season as one of its undisputed stars.As Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Ahmedabad on Sunday to defend their title, Sooryavanshi dominated the post-match…
Bengaluru: The govt Wednesday issued a notification mandating a digital counselling system for transfers in the stamps and registration department, aiming to curb lobbying, bribery and undue influence in securing prime postings, particularly in high-value jurisdictions such as Bengaluru.The department made a few changes in the final notification after Karnataka State Stamps and Registration Department…
Aizawl: Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Saturday said Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) offer more than funding, bringing technical expertise from partner institutions that study local challenges and share knowledge to improve implementation.He was speaking at a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States” organised by the Department of Economic Affairs…
New Delhi: City’s first ice rink at Dwarka Sector 23 sports complex is set to be ready by Aug.Spread over 4,200 sqm, the facility will feature a 60m x 30m rink along with associated infrastructure. It is expected to host national and international sporting events in the future.“Delhi-NCR may have ice skating and adventure sites,…
This week begins with a clean, lucky feeling, like your house has been aired out after days of closed windows. You may get involved in a religious or spiritual activity, or simply feel drawn to prayer and quiet discipline. Children, whether your own or younger family members, bring joy. Their support lifts your heart, and…
HOOGHLY: Abhijit Majumdar, who resigned as Assam Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief, has alleged that the party has “lost its vision” and has “become a sectarian outfit, chasing Muslim vote banks instead of standing for all communities.”Majumdar, who submitted his resignation to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday, said he had been associated with the party…
