New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh in FY27 to 4 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent in July, citing persistent banking‑sector stress, structural bottlenecks and severe energy shortages, a report has said.
Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid a series of recent organisational changes involving her family members, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday appointed her nephew Ishan Anand as the party's national convener as she directed acceleration of its electoral preparations.
Durban, Sep 23 (IANS) South Africa's fast-bowling injury troubles worsened on the eve of the start of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with young pacer Kwena Maphaka ruled out due to a right hamstring strain. Experienced pacer Lizaad Williams has been drafted into the Proteas men’s squad as Maphaka's replacement.
Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian soft tennis player created history by becoming the country’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in the sport.
Paris, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul arrived at France's Toulon to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral Exercise Varuna.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said every officer in the institution is "fully authorised" to offer suggestions for improving the electoral system, while underlining that several "unanimous decisions" have been taken by the poll body in recent months.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Actress Kajol mourned the demise of her aunt and Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, with an emotional social media post.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher congratulated veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag after he was honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, reacting to the controversy over 'dissent' in the Election Commission of India (ECI), stated that "the majority was not with Gyanesh Kumar" and claimed that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was taking decisions "arbitrarily according to his own whims".
Cardiff, Sep 23 (IANS) After calling time on his two-decade playing career, former South Africa batter Colin Ingram said that he leaves the game ‘content and happy’ and without any major regrets despite never getting to realize his dream of playing Test cricket for the Proteas.
