United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is scheduled to visit Dhaka from March 13-16, has said the UN would continue to mobilise the international community to support Bangladesh as a host to the forcibly displaced Rohingyas.
Cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts: Trump govt
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is eliminating more than 90% of the US Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and USD 60 billion in overall US assistance around the world, putting numbers on its plans to eliminate the majority of US development and humanitarian help abroad.
Hamas hands over to Red Cross 4 dead hostages from Gaza
Hamas handed over four dead hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, days before the first phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was to end.
Oscar-winning Hackman, wife found dead at home
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said.
Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah’s delimitation claims, calls them untrustworthy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a statement, strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on delimitation, calling it “not trustworthy” and “aimed at creating confusion in the southern states.”
Delhi govt will initiate probe into govt money used in ‘Sheesh Mahal’: Parvesh Verma
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma said an investigation will be initiated into the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy to determine how much government money was used in renovating former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence.
Mamata slams Centre over deportation of Indians from US in chains
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday strongly condemned the deportation of “illegal” Indian immigrants from the United States in chains, calling it “shameful”, and questioned why the BJP-led central government did not send planes to bring them back.
Tariff removal on American goods will destroy economy: Cong
Flagging US President Donald Trump’s push for reciprocal tariffs, the Congress on Thursday said the Modi government must stand up to the “humiliation” and tell its American counterpart that such moves would not be acceptable to India as they would “destroy” the country’s economy.
Bhopal gas tragedy: SC refuses to interfere with HC order on waste disposal
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court order on shifting toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and disposing it in Pithampur area of Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district.
Sabdham – Review
Director Arivazhagan, actor Aadhi, and music composer Thaman reunite after Eeram to deliver Sabdham, a gripping thriller that explores the eerie and unsettling power of sound.
