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Advance train ticket sales for Eid-ul-Azha to begin on May 21

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh Railway (BR) will start selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims, from May 21 with tickets for May 31 journeys on ... Read More


ED begins fresh raids in Kolkata over alleged NRI quota admission in medical colleges

Kolkata, May 6 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday began fresh search operations at several locations in the city in connection with alleged irregularities in private medical college admiss... Read More


Three drown in temple tank, Stalin announces solatium

Chennai, May 6 -- Three people were drowned in a temple tank in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, even as Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs three lakh each to their fami... Read More


Accountability sought as senators press probe into China-funded trolls

Manila, May 6 -- Calls for accountability intensified Tuesday as Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Tolentino pressed for a deeper investigation into a Makati-based public relations firm allegedl... Read More


NSA: Security challenges in South China Sea unlikely to ease soon

Manila, May 6 -- National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano on Tuesday said security challenges in the South China Sea are unlikely to be reduced anytime soon. "The Philippines recognizes the challe... Read More


USD, Euro, Pound down; Yen up

Mumbai, May 6 -- Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates. CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE UAE DIRHAM 20.8753 24.3911 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 49.5292 57.3097 ... Read More


New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s

Wellington, May 6 -- A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media in a move that could see the country follow Australia's lead in tigh... Read More


At least 3 dead, 9 missing after suspected smuggling boat capsizes near U.S. San Diego

Los Angeles, May 6 -- At least three people were confirmed dead, and nine others remain unaccounted for after a boat washed ashore near San Diego, California, on Monday morning, authorities said. Mu... Read More


Hai Phong claims top spot in 2024 PCI for first time

Hanoi, May 6 -- The northern port city of Hai Phong has secured the top position in the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) for the first time, with a score of 74.84. This achievement reflect... Read More


Maha: Govt takes 11 decisions in Cabinet meeting

Mumbai, May 6 -- The Maharashtra government, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday took 11 major decisions in a special meeting of the Cabinet held at Chaundi, the birthplace of Punya... Read More