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NBR reduces VAT on biscuits by half

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on both machine-made and hand-made biscuits by half. A notification to this effect was issued on Wednesday,... Read More


APFRA doesn't target any particular religious group: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Feb. 20 -- Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday asserted that the state's anti-conversion law, Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, does not target any particular religious group rat... Read More


Olympic movement always emphasizes unity, solidarity: IOC president Bach

Beijing, Feb. 20 -- Reflecting on his Olympic journey, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says the key mission of the Olympic movement is to unite people with solidarity in a ... Read More


Bangladesh's youths also ready to take lead in building new world: CA

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh's young generation is confident and prepared to lead, not only in building a new Bangladesh but also in shaping a new... Read More


IDF confirms Red Cross received 4 caskets of deceased Israeli hostages in Gaza Strip

Gaza, Feb. 20 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the Red Cross received four caskets containing the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, and they are being... Read More


Release Rs 2,152 cr under SSA to TN without linking to NEP : Stain urges PM

Chennai, Feb. 20 -- Hitting out at the Centre for coercing the State to adopt centrally mandated programs against its own time-tested State policies was a blatant violation of cooperative federalism... Read More


Biman Bangladesh flight makes emergency landing at Nagpur airport in India

Dhaka/Nagpur, Feb. 20 -- A Dubai-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport in India on Wednesday night due to a technical issue. The aircraft, BG-347, carryin... Read More


Vietnamese language school in Japan grows cultural roots

Tokyo, Feb. 20 -- Nestled in the heart of Fukuoka, Japan, the Dai Viet Language School serves as a vital hub for Vietnamese children to stay connected to their mother tongue and cultural heritage. Ev... Read More


BJP demands clarification from the govt after son of Con MLA attends official meeting

Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday demanded a clarification from the government after the son of J&K Congress president Tariq Karra attended an official meeting in Srina... Read More


K Reddy participates in Bhog Bhandari Homam during Sant Sevalal Jayanti celebrations

Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy participated in the Bhog Bhandari Homam as part of the 286th birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj ... Read More