DHAKA: In another incident of deadly violence against the minorities, a Hindu businessman was beaten to death at Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur on Saturday, heightening fears in the Hindu community ahead of the national election.Police and local residents identified the victim as Liton Chandra Ghosh, alias Kali. The 55-year-old owned Baishakhi Sweetmeat and Hotel. Police…
NEW DELHI: Strengthening the bond of friendship, the Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. The task was taken up by the Indian forces as…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for an end to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 37-year reign, saying, “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,” in comments to POLITICO.Trump made the remarks as widespread protests calling for an end to the regime appeared to have waned, after thousands of protesters across the country were…
US President Donald Trump threatened multiple European countries with 10% tariff as he escalated his bid to take control of Greenland. The 47th POTUS said that starting February 1, eight European countries will face a 10% levy on goods sent to the US.In a lengthy statement posted on social media, Trump accused Denmark and other…
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo airlines for the large-scale flight disruptions in early December 2025 that left over three lakh passengers stranded at airports across the country.The DGCA took the action after a detailed inquiry into the airline’s operations between…
Delhi Metro: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced major improvements for the comfort, security and convenience of passengers, with the introduction of Integrated Last Mile Connectivity Services. The DMRC has now entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd (STCL), which is a mobility service provider and a multi-state cooperative…
File photo: Congress leader Bhai Jagtap NEW DELHI: A day after the Congress recorded its lowest-ever tally in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, factional fault lines resurfaced in the party’s Mumbai unit, with a senior leader demanding the resignation of city president Varsha Gaikwad on moral grounds.Gaikwad has come under pressure after the Congress…
NEW DELHI: India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran seeking consular access and early resolution for the case of 16 Indian crew members on board a merchant vessel detained by Iranian authorities in December last year, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.In a press release on Saturday, the embassy said it was informed around…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 January session admit card. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall ticket from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre, and no…
File photo: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said there were indications that tensions surrounding Iran may be easing, pointing to reports that executions of protesters have been cancelled and that the United States has toned down its military posture.Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said a “positive…