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January 31, 2024 9:25 AM

Bangladesh slips two ranks to become 10th most corrupt country

Bangladesh has slipped by two positions in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 of Berlin-based Transparency International (TI) to become the 10th most corrupt country in the world. In the last decade, this is the worst performance of Banglade...

January 29, 2024 5:24 PM

From Delhi to Dubai: Indian Manufacturers Eye Lucrative Opportunities at Arab Health 2024

By Vinod Kumar (UAE): Arab Health 2024 has made a grand return to Dubai, drawing healthcare leaders, innovators, and visionaries from around the globe. The event, renowned as an international meeting point, aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, ins...

January 29, 2024 1:05 PM

Iran says it has no link to drone strike in Jordan that killed US soldiers

Iran views claims it is involved in an attack that killed three U.S. service members in northeastern Jordan near Syria's border as "baseless", foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday. Kanaani also said the continuation of U.S. st...

January 29, 2024 11:23 AM

North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles: KCNA

North Korea tested its new submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM) on Sunday, firing an upgraded missile for the second time in a week and accelerating its navy's nuclear armament, state media reported on Monday. Leader Kim Jong Un supervise...

January 28, 2024 1:45 PM

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets bail after filing appeal against labour court verdict

By Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka): Nobel laureate and Grameen Telecom Chairman Dr Muhammad Yunus and three others today get bail after filing an appeal against the verdict of the labour court in Dhaka. The Labour Appellate Tribunal in Dhaka accepted the a...

January 28, 2024 1:38 PM

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off east coast

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Sunday, its second such launch in less than a week, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The missiles were launched at around 8 a.m. (2300 GMT on Saturday) and were being an...

January 26, 2024 7:02 PM

Embassy of India in Riyadh Hosts Grand Celebration for 75th Republic Day with Enthusiastic Participation and Cultural Splendor

By Vinod Kumar (UAE): The Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrated the 75th Republic Day with members of the Indian community and friends of India in Riyadh on Friday. The event saw enthusiastic participation of more than five hundred people which incl...

January 26, 2024 3:43 PM

India’s 75th Republic Day Echoes with Zeal Across the United Arab Emirates

By Vinod Kumar (UAE): Abu Dhabi: The 75th Republic Day of India resonated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across the United Arab Emirates, as the Indian community came together for grand celebrations at key diplomatic missions. In Abu Dhabi, t...

January 26, 2024 1:22 PM

Israel braces for World Court ruling, focuses attack on south Gaza

U.N. judges in The Hague will rule on Friday whether to order Israel to suspend its military campaign in Gaza as officials push ahead with efforts to negotiate a new deal for a ceasefire and release of more Israeli hostages. On the ground in the sea...

January 26, 2024 11:28 AM

132 Padma Awards unveiled across diverse fields

In a significant announcement on Republic Day, the Padma Awards, prestigious civilian honors, were unveiled, recognizing exemplary contributions across various domains. The awards, bestowed in categories of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma S...

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