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Jio and Vi Rs 189 plans compared on data and validity

India, July 8 -- Entry-level prepaid plans continue to appeal to users looking for basic connectivity with voice calling, SMS and a limited amount of mobile data without committing to higher monthly s... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Monsoon intensifies across India; IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts for several states

India, July 8 -- The southwest monsoon has become active across most parts of India, bringing widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds that have disrupted normal life in several states. The ... Read More


Kalladi landslide in Wayanad a disaster waiting to happen: Experts

India, July 8 -- The July 7, 2026, landslide at Kalladi near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district was a disaster waiting to happen, according to experts. Their remarks came even as rescue operations ... Read More


Bangladesh, Vietnam agree to boost security ties against irregular migration, human trafficking

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The commitment came during a bilateral meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Public Security, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long,... Read More


US envoy joins official launch of Uber in Sylhet

Bangladesh, July 8 -- According to a social media post by the US Embassy in Dhaka on July 8, Ambassador Christensen celebrated the launch, describing it as a milestone in Uber's growing presence acros... Read More


CAAB launches free shuttle for passengers at Dhaka Airport

Bangladesh, July 8 -- HSIA Executive Director Group Captain S. M. Ragib Samad formally inaugurated the service on July 8 at a ceremony held in front of the airport canopy. Funded by CAAB, the service... Read More


Bangladesh, Tajikistan move to conclude pacts on tourism, trade cooperation

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The consultations were led by Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asad Alam Siam and Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Idibek Kalandar, according to a press release from the mini... Read More


Firsttrip, Balaka Executive Lounge sign deal for lounge access

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The signing ceremony was held at Firsttrip's head office in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. Mir Tajmul Hossain, Head of B2C, and Rahat Elahi, Deputy Ma... Read More


BERC cuts jet fuel price by BDT 19.22 per liter

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The revised prices, announced in a notification on July 8, take effect from midnight. Under the new rates, jet fuel for domestic flights will cost BDT 130.99 per liter, down fro... Read More


Pakistani cargo aircraft vanishes over Arabian Sea near Karachi

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The Pakistan Airports Authority said the privately operated freighter, operating as flight TA1732, lost contact with air traffic control after reporting problems with its navigat... Read More