Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) Strongly condemning recent killings, attacks on media institutions, and a rise in assaults against Hindu and other minority communities, two influential US lawmakers on Monday expressed grave concern over escalating violence and unrest in Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) A brand new Poligras Paris GT Zero hockey turf for SAI Centre Bengaluru and replacement of existing electronic targets with laser target systems at the Karni Singh Shooting Range are among the key projects approved by the Governing Body (GB) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at a meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 8.11 lakh hectares to 580.70 lakh hectares as on December 19 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 572.59 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday showed.
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced that its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, will complete the formalities to become a registered voter on December 27, local media reported.
Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) Kerala is set to showcase its deep maritime legacy to strengthen its footprint in the global heritage tourism market, with the first International Spice Route Conference scheduled to be held in Kochi from January 6 to 8, 2026.
Amaravati, Dec 22 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has alleged that Andhra Pradesh has turned unsafe for women under the rule of the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government.
Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with worsening law and order situation, radical platform Inqilab Moncho on Monday threatened to launch a movement to topple the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government if justice is not delivered in the murder of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi, local media reported.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India continues to send a large number of students overseas for higher education, with more than 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting the country’s growing dependence on foreign universities despite having the world’s largest college-age population, according to a report released by NITI Aayog on Monday.
Raipur, Dec 22 (IANS) Chhattisgarh politics plunged into a fresh debate on Monday after BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda alleged internal Congress collusion in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack that wiped out the party's top state leadership.
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has opened up about his struggles with suicidal thoughts after the the ‘Rust’ shooting.
