Dhaka sent its intelligence agency chief to India early March – the first high-powered visit from Bangladesh to India since the BNP won the elections and Tarique Rahman became Prime Minister, sources said.
World News
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States is set to build its first new oil refinery in 50 years, backed by investment from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.
Global airline ticket prices are rising sharply as flight fares surge due to higher fuel costs amid Middle East tensions, with oil price spikes affecting aviation operations worldwide.
Governments in Pakistan and Philippines have announced a four-day work week policy to address energy consumption and improve productivity amid economic and energy challenges.
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Sports News
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen fell short in the title clash as exhaustion affected his performance against Lin Chun-Yi in the All England final.
A FIFA official has dismissed concerns over the upcoming tournament, saying the 2026 FIFA World Cup is too big to be postponed despite tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran.
Business News
Global crude prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump said the Iran war could end “very soon,” triggering a fall in oil markets.
AI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a US government designation labeling the firm as a “supply chain risk” linked to national security concerns.
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Education News
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha has introduced an improvement examination option for Plus Two students to help candidates enhance their scores after the main board exams.
Speaking on reforms in higher education, Narendra Modi emphasised the need to accelerate the process of linking India’s education sector with the real-world economy to improve employability and innovation.