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Bangladeshi missing from Kuakata found clinging to banana plant near Chennai

The tourist who went missing a week ago from Patuakhali’s Kuakata beach has been found in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state of India.
4 June 2022

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi summoned for questioning in money laundering case

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) today summoned opposition Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and her son, lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper, officials said.
1 June 2022

How an entire generation fell in love with KK and his music

KK left a mark on Indian and global music, connecting and resonating with people.
1 June 2022

'I want to win the World Cup no matter what happens'

After leading Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their first season, winning the Twenty20 World Cup with India is next on Hardik Pandya's bucket list.
30 May 2022

Bangladesh, India share visions of connecting South, Southeast Asia

Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and India have shared a common vision of connecting South and Southeast Asia through regional projects of water, rail and roadways, as well as sharing of energy, tourism and telecommunication networks.
28 May 2022

Indian SC recognises rights, dignity of sex workers; orders police not to harass them

India’s Supreme Court has directed police forces in all states and federally-run territories to treat sex workers with dignity and not to abuse them, verbally or physically, and observed that every individual in the country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
27 May 2022

India trumpets pro-business, foreign investment drive at Davos

Bright colours and bold logos proudly signal where India has set up base on the main street in Davos this year, as the country trumpets its pro-business and foreign investment drive.
26 May 2022

‘India to allow wheat export’

Nearly a fortnight after deciding to curb wheat supplies abroad, India today said it would continue to allow the export of the crop to neighbouring and vulnerable countries.
25 May 2022

No decision on excavation at Qutub Minar: India's culture minister

India’s Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy tonight (May 22, 2022) denied media reports claiming that the Archaeological Survey of India would be conducting an excavation at the iconic Qutub Minar complex Delhi.
22 May 2022

India needs to protect rights of all including minorities: Dipu Moni

Bangladesh Education Minister Dipu Moni has said India needs to ensure “protecting and guaranteeing the fundamental rights of every citizen including minorities” if it wants to emerge as a great world economic power.
22 May 2022

Thank you Mumbai, says Kohli

Faltering superstar Virat Kohli and his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore have a shot at winning their first title after a late blitz and a bit of luck secured them a playoff spot.
22 May 2022

India calls out West: Food grains shouldn’t go the way of Covid vaccines

India has called out western countries and cautioned that food grains should not go the way of Covid-19 vaccines, as it voiced concern over hoarding, discrimination and the “unjustified increase” in food prices which threaten food security of vulnerable countries amidst the war in Ukraine.
19 May 2022

Mame Khan becomes first Indian folk artiste to walk the 2022 Cannes red carpet

History was made at the red carpet event at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (May 17) when playback singer Mame Khan became India’s first folk artist to walk on it.
18 May 2022

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022

Didn’t receive anything official from India on PK Halder yet: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said legal action will be taken against Prashanta Kumar Halder alias PK Halder after receiving relevant documents officially.
15 May 2022

Wheat export ban won’t affect South Asian neighbours: India

India today indicated that it would not allow the food security of its South Asian neighbours to be hit by the ban imposed on exports of wheat and that the measure was a temporary one.
14 May 2022

India bans wheat export, will be sensitive to Bangladesh's needs

India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of its measures to cool rising domestic prices but lifted prohibition on export of onion seeds, according to official notifications by the commerce ministry of the country.
14 May 2022

Singing Indian anthem must at all madrasas in BJP-ruled UP

Singing of India’s national anthem "Jana Gana Mana" was made compulsory at all madrasas in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh from today (May 12, 2022), according to an official.
12 May 2022

Is there a way out of the ethno-political cauldron in India’s far-east?

After describing why this region is India’s gateway to realising its eastern ambitions, Sudeep soon cuts to the chase, stating that the Naga peace process is central to establishing peace in Nagaland and Manipur.
11 May 2022

BJP leader wants to open Taj Mahal rooms to look for 'Hindu idols'

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a petition in India's Allahabad High Court to open 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain reports of “hidden” idols of Hindu deities.
9 May 2022