Bangladesh interim govt recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle
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Political upheaval in the South Asian nation ushered in the interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus after weeks of violent protests. | File Photo: PTI 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 10:58 PM IST Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, foreign ministry […]
Follow Centre’s lead: Time for states to call a war on open defecation
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 10:53 PM IST The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 10 years ago, has some commendable achievements to its credit. According to reports of the National Family Health Survey, 82.5 per cent of households now have access to toilet facilities, up from […]
Psoriasis And Mental Health: How Chronic Skin Conditions Affect Psychological Well-Being
Psoriasis is not just a skin condition; it affects the entire well-being of those living with it. A chronic autoimmune disorder, psoriasis causes red, scaly patches to form on the skin. However, the impact of psoriasis extends far beyond the physical symptoms. For many individuals, it deeply affects their mental health, self-esteem, and quality of […]
Nepal, India, B’desh sign pact to facilitate cross-border electricity trade
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From the export of electricity, Nepal will make an annual income of around $ 9.2 million. | Photo: Shutterstock 1 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 10:53 PM IST Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said. As per the […]
696 Leopards Found In Odisha After First State-Sponsored Census
The population of leopards in the state was 760, as per the 2018 NTCA census. (Representational) Bhubaneswar: The first state-sponsored leopard census conducted in Odisha has revealed the presence of 696 leopards in different forest areas of the state, officials said. The census report was released by the state’s Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister […]
How Last-Minute Breakthrough Came In Manipur Hostage Negotiations
CoTU today said their efforts were maligned by valley-based local media and the public in Imphal Imphal/New Delhi: The 11 members of the Kuki tribes who were released from Sajiwa jail in Manipur’s capital Imphal today were already granted bail, and were set to be released, police sources said. However, logistical issues such as arranging […]
SC is right: Onus on politicians to refrain from weaponising religion
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 10:49 PM IST The 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign witnessed a desperate game of political brinkmanship, where the leading political lights, both from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress-led Opposition INDIA bloc, weaponised the country’s diversity with their divisive political speeches. […]
Explainer: What Middle East Conflict Means For Global Economy
Rising tensions in the Middle East add new uncertainties for the global economy even as policymakers start to congratulate themselves on having steered it out of a bout of high inflation without triggering a recession. Israel, which has been fighting with Hamas in Gaza for almost a year, has sent its troops into southern Lebanon […]
Rapidly ageing population forces Japanese firms to lean on foreign workers
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Most foreign labourers come from other parts of Asia, including China, Vietnam and the Philippines. | Photo: Bloomberg 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 10:46 PM IST By River Akira Davis & Hisako Ueno Four years ago, Hizatsuki Confectionery hired its first foreign workers.The company, in a mountainous region north […]
Nepal, India, Bangladesh Sign Pact For Cross-Border Electricity Trade
The rate per unit of electricity has been fixed at 6.4 cents. (Representational) Kathmandu: Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said. As per the agreement, Nepal will export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via India annually during the rainy season, from June 15 […]