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Putin offers Ukraine direct talks without preconditions: Trump welcomes prospect of peace

Bangladesh, May 11 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reopened the door to direct negotiations with Ukraine, proposing to resume stalled peace talks without any preconditions, even as Kiev and it... Read More


Five must-dos decided for economic breakthrough

Dhaka, May 11 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus asks for a jumpstart of coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's timely smooth sailing in graduation from least-deve... Read More


BSF seizes heroin packet, drone in Punjab, foils cross-border smuggling attempts

Amritsar, May 11 -- Acting on precise intelligence, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, in two separate operations, seized a packet of suspected heroin and a drone in Punjab on Sunday, dealing a b... Read More


Man abducted, thrashed as dispute over 'stolen' flat escalates

India, May 11 -- A property dispute that first turned into a case of forgery has now turned into one of kidnap. A 36-year-old man was grabbed from a main road in Borivali, held against his will, beate... Read More


Biden criticizes Trumps first 100 days, defends his legacy

Bangladesh, May 11 -- In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, former US President Joe Biden fiercely criticized the first 100 days of Donald Trumps second presidency, calling them the “worst ... Read More


'Virat Kohli is not going to retire from Tests': Brian Lara wants BCCI to persuade; 'He'll average 60'

India, May 11 -- Amid the growing reports of Virat Kohli's possible Test retirement ahead of the upcoming England tour, former West Indies captain and legendary batter Brian Lara has stated that the f... Read More


Zelensky demands 30-day ceasefire amid heightened tensions with Moscow

Bangladesh, May 11 -- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has renewed calls for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia, following high-profile talks in Kiev with the leaders of the Un... Read More


Yatri Sathi crosses 1 cr cab rides with 1.11L drivers since inception

Kolkata, May 11 -- Yatri Sathi, the state-run ride-hailing platform, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore completed rides, firmly establishing itself as a preferred mobility solution across Bengal. La... Read More


"Who gave you the mandate?": RJD MP Manoj Jha after Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir

New Delhi, May 11 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump after he offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, asking the Government of... Read More


State relies on centre's War Book to manage war-like situations

India, May 11 -- Maharashtra does not have a plan to manage war and war-like situations; under these circumstances, it is guided by the Union War Book of the central government for civil response, and... Read More