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Market Speak: IEA flags demand pickup, balanced supply growth in 2026

Mumbai, Feb. 12 -- International Energy Agency's latest monthly report released today signals a modest pickup in global oil demand growth in 2026, driven entirely by non-OECD economies. Global demand ... Read More


Bangladeshis in Kolkata feel Awami League supporters may have deciding say

Kolkata, Feb. 12 -- Sitting in the reception area of a guest house at Mukundapur in east Kolkata, 39-year-old Partha Pratim Mukherjee was busy scrolling his mobile phone, looking for the latest develo... Read More


"Hoping for free and fair elections," say Bangladesh voters as polls get underway

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Voters in Bangladesh turned out early on election day, forming long queues outside polling booths from as early as 6 am (local time), reflecting both anticipation and hope for a tran... Read More


Sheikh Hasina slams National Polls in Bangladesh, calls it "well-planned farce", demands reinstatement of party

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The Awami League on Thursday strongly condemned the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh, calling it a "well-planned farce" orchestrated by Chief Adviser of the interim... Read More


Trump urges Netanyahu to pursue Iran nuclear talks

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue diplomatic negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme. The meet... Read More


A caretaker, not political contender: What next for Yunus after Bangladesh elections

India, Feb. 12 -- Brought to the forefront as the face of the appeal for peace in 2024 amid the violent student uprising, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government, is... Read More


Brazilian President Lula to accompany 14 ministers, top CEOs during India visit; bilateral talks with PM Modi on Feb 21

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be accompanied by 14 ministers and a high-level delegation of CEOs during his State visit to India from February 18 to 22, unde... Read More


Piyush Goyal meets Lenovo, Carrier leaders to deepen localisation opportunities

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met with Lenovo and Carrier leaders to discuss various initiatives and opportunities. On the social media platform X, Minister G... Read More


Indian Navy assumes first-ever command of Combined Task Force 154

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- In a landmark development underscoring India's commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the Indian Navy has assu... Read More


"Taken on board India's inputs....": MEA on UN report highlighting JeM's role in Red Fort blast case

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that a recent UN report flagging the role of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the 2025 blast near the Red Fort has taken into acc... Read More