Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Saturday called an unscheduled meeting of the advisory council to review a brewing unease involving his administration, political parties and the Army, according to media reports. The development comes hours after Yunus expressed his desire to step down as chief adviser, citing difficulties in working amid the failure…
The European Commission urged the U.S. on Friday to bring respect, not threats, to trade talks after President Donald Trump pushed for a 50% tariff on EU goods. Insisting the European Union was committed to securing a deal that worked for both sides, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
Amid growing calls to boycott Turkiye and Tukish goods, many Indians attempting to migrate illegally to US courting risks along the way have found themselves in deeper waters. Nearly 500 Gujaratis are stranded in Istanbul, which has long served as a key stopover for illegal immigrants on their forward journey to US.A source privy to…
Hundreds of Libyan protesters called on Friday for the ouster of the internationally-recognised prime minister and his government said one security force member was killed when some protesters tried to storm his office. At least three ministers resigned in sympathy with the protesters, who want Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah to quit. The demonstrators gathered in…
The government should ramp up efforts on programmes like the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT to promote greener urban development and strengthen ecological resilience, a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI) recommended.According to the report, these initiatives are crucial in managing India’s rapid urban growth while safeguarding the environment. It explained that…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has doubled down on the Turkey-Pakistan brotherhood despite a growing call in India to boycott everything Turkish. Turkey not only provided Pakistan with military drones, but also operatives in its latest confrontation with India. “As in the past, we will continue to stand by you in good times and bad…
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for a joint economic strategy involving India’s northeastern states, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, underlining the need for regional cooperation in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity. “There should be an integrated economic plan for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters,” Yunus said, referring to India’s northeastern states. “We…
File Pic: Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta with Glenn Maxwell NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta schooled a fan on social media for an inappropriate and sexist question during a fun chat session on X. The incident sparked a larger conversation on the gender bias women face in corporate and sports…
NEW DELHI: EaseMyTrip founder and chairman Nishant Pitti has urged people to choose “Made in India” products over Chinese alternatives, days after he called on travelers to avoid visiting Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their open support for Pakistan amid the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’.Sharing a post on social media platform X, Pitti addressed the issue…
Pope Leo XIV used his first audience with the press on Monday to appeal to journalists to help cool the heated language of today’s media landscape, as he renewed his calls for a more peaceful world. Echoing some thoughts from his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo called for the use of moderate language in presenting facts…