New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a major economic problem as rising debt repayments, much of them linked to Chinese loans, squeeze public finances and limit policy choices.
Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) Star batters Laura Wolvaardt and Shafali Verma, along with South Africa’s influential all-rounder Sune Luus, have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for December 2025 following outstanding performances in the last month of the year.
Bhopal, Jan 8 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh, the PM Shri Air Ambulance service is increasingly being used to provide advanced medical care to critically ill patients by airlifting them during emergency situations to ensure timely treatment.
Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) The shortlist for Men’s Player of the Month includes three top performers, Justin Greaves of the West Indies, Jacob Duffy of New Zealand, and Australia's Mitchell Starc, all of whom made a notable impact with bat and ball throughout a busy cricket month.
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Half a dozen members of an underground Protestant church based in Sichuan's Chengdu have been arrested by the Chinese authorities, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) mentioned in a statement. This is the latest in a series of arrests of members of prominent unofficial "house churches" in China in the past year, it stated.
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Choice Wealth Private Limited on Thursday announced that it has secured a major mandate from India Post Payments Bank to roll out a digital investment platform for the bank’s customers -- marking a significant step towards expanding investment access across the country.
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Tristan Stubbs was a notable omission from South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup, but ex-batter JP Duminy believes the youngster has shown strong leadership skills by taking Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the top of the SA20 standings and has backed him to do amazing things in the ongoing tournament.
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has taken to her social media account to laud Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar. The actress reposted the post that featured on the social media page of her production house, Eternal Sunshine.
Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) The grand celebration of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' commenced on Thursday and will continue till January 11.
Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket Board has appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach as they step up their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will start on 7 February.
