Dhaka, Oct 8 (IANS) As the February 2026 elections approach in Bangladesh, the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday pressed the country's Election Commission for a specific decision on announcing the poll schedule, saying that “time is running out to arrange the polls before the upcoming Ramadan”, the local media reported.
Hyderabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Adani Group has invested Rs 10,000 crores in Telangana during the last three years and looks forward to doing more projects in the state, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Monday.
Dhaka, Dec 8 (IANS) Bangladesh's political discourse has shifted dramatically, increasingly shaped by social media broadcasts, online speeches, Islamic sermons, viral videos, memes, slogans, filthy language, abuse, and tearful, dramatic livestreams, a report said on Monday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (IANS) Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna called the commencement of the seventh season of Tennis Premier League (TPL) fun, exciting, and for everyone to enjoy. The TPL is all set for its seventh season, taking place at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium from December 9 to 14. With the league completing seven consecutive editions, it becomes only the fourth sports league in India to achieve this milestone.
Mumbai Dec 8 (IANS) Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur shares a close bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and family.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The persecution of journalists by the state is a grim reality across many authoritarian regimes—from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to Myanmar, Belarus, Turkiye, and the Philippines. In such contexts, the press—often deemed the “fourth pillar of democracy”—is treated not as a watchdog, but as a threat. Bangladesh is also echoing this global trend.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India on Monday reiterated that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together" while highlighting the perennial crisis and unending political uncertainty in the neighbouring country, including the speculation surrounding the health of country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India and Egypt on Monday discussed efforts to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries during a meeting between Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and visiting Assyut Governorate Governor Hisham Aboulnasr in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said veteran opener Rohit Sharma made him feel comfortable and encouraged self-expression, something which he is now eager to experience again in the Mumbai Indians' camp for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
