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Dollar rate rises in Bangladesh, central bank moves to monitor forex transactions

Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh Bank has stepped up monitoring of foreign exchange transactions as the taka has weakened against the US dollar over the past five weeks. On Tuesday, the interbank rate cl... Read More


Libra Daily Horoscope for 12 April 2026 | Libra Daily Predictions

Noida, April 8 -- General Libra, 12 April 2026 feels warm and supportive, especially from your mother or a mother figure. If you have been waiting to discuss a family matter, today's the day to speak... Read More


Atiku faults Tinubu's reliance on "stomach infrastructure" for electoral legitimacy

Nigeria, April 8 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as growing attempts to weaken Nigeria's democracy, warning that short-term welfare gestures will not guarantee... Read More


Registrar General's Dept. launches new call center and modernized website

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Registrar General's Department has launched a new call center and a modernized website to ensure efficient service to the general public. The launch took place to coincide w... Read More


Govt's housing project for Naxal violence-affected families in Chhattisgarh's Sukma takes shape

India, April 8 -- The roof no longer leaks and even during the last spell of rain, the floor remained dry. For Sodi Hungi of Oiras, a remote village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, this has been the... Read More


Ceasefire agreement: Iran, Oman to impose tax on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, says US mediaPublished on: April 8, 2026 11:15 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- A new proposal by Iran and Oman to impose fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked global concern during a temporary ceasefire between the Unite... Read More


Breaking borders: Non-diaspora audiences from Saudi to Indonesia are getting hooked to Indian video, audio content

New Delhi, April 8 -- Indian audio and video content, usually considered a draw for domestic audiences and specific diasporic markets, is now finding a home in unusual export destinations. Saudi Arab... Read More


US-Iran war timeline: From opening strikes, Khamenei's killing to ceasefire | Key events

India, April 8 -- The Iran war, which has gripped West Asia for over a month, began with a sudden and deadly escalation and has since spiralled across land, sea and air, drawing in multiple countries ... Read More


Dredging Corp jumps after inking MoU with Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai, April 8 -- The agreement brings together DCIL's dredging fleet and operational expertise with Colombo Dockyard's ship repair and shipbuilding infrastructure to deliver cost-effective and timel... Read More


Sensex surges 855 pts; realty shares skyrocket

Mumbai, April 8 -- The headline equity benchmarks traded with strong gains, driven by a sharp decline in oil prices following the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Market sentiment was furt... Read More