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Lancet warns of human health dangers of ultra-processed foods

India, Nov. 19 -- Ultra-processed foods are directly linked to increased health risks for 12 diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression and heart, kidney and gastrointestinal conditions,... Read More


Foreign operators, personnel getting 10-year tax holiday

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Two foreign operating companies investing in Bangladesh's Laldia and Pangaon container terminals to handle seaborne cargoes are receiving 10-year tax holiday, the revenue authority u... Read More


Trumps military buildup triggers China–Russia countermoves

Bangladesh, Nov. 19 -- The arrival of a major US aircraft carrier strike group in the Caribbean this week has sent shockwaves across Latin America, bringing back a new version of the Monroe Doctrine i... Read More


Washington warmongers invent chemical weapon threat from Venezuela

Bangladesh, Nov. 19 -- The warmongers and war criminals in Washington DC dont seem to be getting the usual dose of death and destruction, so theyre now frantically looking for an excuse to destroy yet... Read More


GMR Airports to issue Rs.2,150 cr of non-convertible debentures to refinance Hyderabad airport debt, cut borrowing costs

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) plans to refinance foreign currency loans of Hyderabad airport by issuing rupee-denominated non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to Rs.2,150 crore as... Read More


Uthappa calls for "draft" system to be used in IPL, wants league's duration to be extended

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa suggested that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should move on from the concept of auctions to have "trade windows" open throughout the year ... Read More


India's T20I star beats Dravid, closes in on Sachin after career-best Ranji show, firing a clear Test-selection message

India, Nov. 19 -- For much of his career, especially since that heroic finishing act for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023, Rinku Singh has been typecast as a T20 specialist, a mere 'finisher'. But on... Read More


As Trai's tests flag weak signals, BSNL dials vendors TCS, Tejas for a fix

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has flagged weak transmission signals at thousands of its new 4G towers-an issue behind call drops and slower data speeds-at a time wh... Read More


EC committed to neutral role for credible polls: CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday said the Election Commission remains committed to playing an impartial role to deliver a fair, neutral and credible election.... Read More


GST cuts fail to deliver the consumption boost for footwear, apparel sectors

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- The goods and services tax cuts were expected to bolster consumption across sectors, but failed to spark the expected revival for India's apparel and footwear retailers. An early... Read More