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Curious case of rising demands for eggs with broken shell in parts of Bangladesh: Media report

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 19, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) In a curious turn, people in a part of Bangladesh have lately been found buying eggs with shells broken during transit, storage, or handling, in large quantities, pushing up prices for the damaged product which otherwise were thrown or consumed by the seller's family, according to a media report.

How India kept power supply flowing to support Bangladesh despite hostile new regime

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Despite the political upheaval in Bangladesh with the overthrow of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024 and 'anti-India' rhetoric launched by the new regime, what stands out is that there was no disruption in the power supply from India to the neighbouring country through the cross border infrastructure built over the years, according to a news article.

PM Modi, Iceland counterpart Frostadottir discuss strengthening cooperation in clean energy, fisheries

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:46 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Iceland counterpart Kristrun Frostadottir held a meeting on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, during which they discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as clean energy, fisheries, sustainability, geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage.

India and Finland to work together in futuristic sectors, deepen linkages in climate change: PM Modi

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:41 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, in Norway’s Oslo on Tuesday, discussing new engagement opportunities for bilateral relations.

PM Modi expected to visit New Zealand in July, Kiwi media reports

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:35 PM

Wellington, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New Zealand, possibly in July, local media reported.

Rajnath Singh arrives in Seoul as India and South Korea set to solidify defence ties, strategic partnership

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:22 PM

Seoul, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Seoul Tuesday afternoon on a three-day visit as India and South Korea look at deepening strategic military cooperation and further expand the scope of bilateral engagement.

Pakistan: Teachers announce protest rallies as abducted Gwadar Univ officials still missing

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:02 PM

Quetta, May 19 (IANS) Voicing serious concerns over non-recovery of kidnapped top officials of Gwadar University, leaders of the Academic Staff Associations of Balochistan University have announced that protest rallies will be held in all universities in Pakistan's province on Wednesday, local media reported on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Two police personnel guarding polio teams killed in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | May 19, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) At least two police personnel escorting polio vaccination teams were killed in separate incidents in Bajaur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local media reported.

Pakistan among worst affected as UK reduces aid spending: Report

IANS | May 19, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pakistan is among the worst-affected countries as the United Kingdom has reduced its foreign aid spending, cutting development assistance from 0.5 per cent to 0.3 per cent of gross national income (GNI) by 2027, a report has said.

PM Modi, Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen discuss bilateral ties in Oslo

IANS | May 19, 2026 3:51 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen, in Norway's Oslo on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties.

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Curious case of rising demands for eggs with broken shell in parts of Bangladesh: Media report

How India kept power supply flowing to support Bangladesh despite hostile new regime

PM Modi, Iceland counterpart Frostadottir discuss strengthening cooperation in clean energy, fisheries

India and Finland to work together in futuristic sectors, deepen linkages in climate change: PM Modi

PM Modi expected to visit New Zealand in July, Kiwi media reports

Rajnath Singh arrives in Seoul as India and South Korea set to solidify defence ties, strategic partnership

Pakistan: Teachers announce protest rallies as abducted Gwadar Univ officials still missing

Pakistan: Two police personnel guarding polio teams killed in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan among worst affected as UK reduces aid spending: Report

PM Modi, Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen discuss bilateral ties in Oslo

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