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India strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israeli offensive against Hamas: PM
India strongly condemns the death of civilians in the ongoing war, he added. “We are seeing that new challenges are emerging from the developments in West Asia,” he said.
India has introduced HPV vaccine for cervical cancer in Sikkim, will expand to other states: WHO
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in India. According to estimates, it contributes to approximately 6-29% of all cancers in women.
Cyclonic storm ‘Midhili’ hits Bangladesh, flash floods likely in Bengal districts
The cyclone is the third in the post-monsoon period in the Indian Ocean, following ‘Tej’ in the Arabian Sea and ‘Hamoon’ in West Bengal in October.
South Africa exit with question marks over toiling Bavuma
Bavuma had a hamstring strain, which hampered him in South Africa's last league match against Afghanistan in Ahmedabad.
About 250 Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia’s west on decrepit boat
The mostly Muslim Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar and thousands risk their lives each year on long and expensive sea journeys, often in flimsy boats, to try to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.
Bangladesh will go to polls on Jan 7 amid concerns over fair elections
With some BNP leaders in jail and Khaleda Zia under house arrest, the US has called for free and fair elections while condemning human rights violations in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh garment worker dies after violent protests for fair wages; toll now 4
Police said over 10,000 workers left their shifts when at least nine factories were shut down for the day in Dhaka's northern Mirpur neighbourhood on Sunday morning.
‘Pippa’ makers react to controversy over AR Rahman’s adaptation of Kazi Nazrul…
The new rendition of "Karar oi louho kopat" in "Pippa" by Rahman has angered not just the family of the poet but also the artistic community in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Today’s Motto: ‘Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
Three foreign tourists killed in blaze on houseboat in Srinagar’s Dal Lake
The victims' DNA samples were extracted to establish their identities, the officials said, adding they are believed to be from Bangladesh and included a woman.
150 Bangladesh garment factories shut, 11,000 workers charged after clashes over minimum wage
Conditions are dire for many of the sector's four million workers, the vast majority of whom are women whose monthly pay, until recently, started at 8,300 taka ($75 - Indian Rs 6300).
Sam Bahadhur is the toughest role of my life: Actor Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal talks about reuniting with filmmaker Meghna Gulzar and the physical preparations he underwent for playing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Moody’s retains India’s GDP growth at 6.7% for 2023
According to it, high-frequency indicators show the economy’s strong momentum in the April-June quarter carried into the September quarter.
Mizoram assembly polls peaceful; over 77 per cent turnout recorded
In the 2018 state polls, the overall voter turnout was 81.61 per cent.
Today’s Motto: ‘Speak your mind even if your voice shakes’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
Sri Lanka’s sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacks cricket board days after World Cup…
Ranasinghe publicly demanded the entire board's resignations after Sri Lanka's 302-run World Cup thrashing by hosts India last week.
Sri Lanka cancel training due to “severe” air pollution in Delhi
However, Bangladesh are likely to brave the pollution two days before the game on Monday.
India, US 2+2 meeting likely in Delhi on November 9; Middle East, China on agenda
Talks will be centered around the Israel-Palestine conflict, the unfolding humanitarian crisis, China, upcoming elections in Bangladesh.
Modi, Hasina inaugurate 3 key projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that in the last nine years, trade between the two nations has tripled, significantly enhancing their connectivity initiatives.
Bangladesh PM’s daughter nominated to WHO position
Dr. Wazed will assume office in February, while her nomination will be submitted to the WHO executive board in a meeting in January.