New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The much-awaited elections in Bangladesh finally got underway on Thursday, amidst incidents of vote theft and violence.
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday expressed satisfaction after casting his vote in the national election, stating that he remains fully confident about his party securing victory, according to local media reports.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Ahead of the elections in Bangladesh, the first since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, Intelligence agencies had warned of widespread violence. On expected lines, a wave of violence has been reported as polling began in the country today.
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US lawmakers pressed for greater clarity and consistency in President Donald Trump’s second-term policy toward Taiwan during a high-stakes congressional hearing on China’s efforts to marginalise the self-ruled island.
Quetta, Feb 12 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues to escalate in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations brought to light the extrajudicial killing of another four civilians by Pakistani forces across the province.
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A top military officer nominated by President Donald Trump to lead US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency has warned that China is aggressively seeking advanced American AI chips to power next-generation weapons systems.
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) With polling underway in Bangladesh for the 13th Parliamentary elections on Thursday, political parties in the fray have exuded confidence in forming a government in the violence-hit nation, while acknowledging that the fairness of thevoting might be compromised.
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) The United States expects India to follow through on tariff reduction commitments under President Donald Trump’s trade agreement, the White House said, calling the pact an “objective win” for American farmers, workers, and industries.
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 100 members of Congress has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt the health care sector from a new $100,000 fee on employers petitioning for H-1B visas, warning it could deepen staffing shortages and limit access to care across the US.
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and industry leaders described coal as a strategic source of rare earth elements and critical minerals, expanding its role beyond traditional power generation.
