Cochin Shipyard Limited on Thursday delivered ‘Mahe’, the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) to the Indian Navy. Mahe, the 78m-long warship, is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. It has been designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations, and Low Intensity Maritime Operations […]
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that New Delhi has assured him that India will curb its Russian oil imports, citing a personal assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the US leader claimed the process of phasing out oil imports will be ‘gradual, but the purchase […]
Read MoreDhaka: The World Food Prize Foundation has awarded Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, the founder of Lal Teer Seed Ltd and Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Ltd, the Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP), 2025. This prestigious recognition, coinciding with the Foundation’s 39th anniversary, celebrates Mr. Mintoo’s outstanding contributions to transforming food systems and strengthening global food security. […]
Read MoreBy Maria Siow Bangladesh’s pursuit of the death penalty against the country’s ousted former leader, Sheikh Hasina, has emerged as a key obstacle in efforts to bring her back from exile in India, with analysts saying the demand is likely to stall extradition talks and may even strengthen her bid for political asylum. The case […]
Read MoreDUBAI: A Pakistani Navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Tuesday from the naval network overseeing the operation. The Combined Maritime Force (CMF), a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel last week intercepted two different […]
Read MoreIndia and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce US tariffs on Indian imports to 15% to 16% from 50%, India’s Mint reported on Wednesday citing three people aware of the matter. The deal, which hinges on energy and agriculture, may see India gradually scale back its imports of Russian […]
Read MoreA part of a newly built concrete helipad collapsed after the wheels of the helicopter of President Droupadi Murmu got stuck in it on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta, where the president landed after her Sabarimala visit. According to the officials, the newly built helipad was chosen at the last moment, […]
Read MoreDhaka : Describing Germany as Bangladesh’s largest trade partner in Europe, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (22 October) expressed optimism that newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz would help boost trade and investment. The ambassador paid a courtesy call on the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna, where they discussed […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stop buying oil from Russia, and Trump said he would next try to get China to do the same as Washington intensifies efforts to cut off Moscow’s energy revenues. India and China are the two top buyers of […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: At least 18 people have been killed and more than 360 wounded in Afghanistan in military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since Oct. 10, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a statement on Thursday. “UNAMA calls on all parties to bring a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians,” the […]
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