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Red tape blocks access to SME finance in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The taka lost nearly a third of its value in the time Nasima Akter spent waiting for a loan to expand her tailoring shop in Kalihati of Tangail. Nasima waited for about two long yea... Read More


Malaysia dismisses claim of 10,000 Bangladeshi students getting 'graduate pass'

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Malaysian Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has rejected as false and baseless a claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia would be granted a "graduat... Read More


Cong MLA suspended from primary membership over sexual misconduct

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 25 -- The Congress party today suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mankootathil from its primary membership for six months following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Annou... Read More


Odisha Governor Kambhampati visits Naveen Patnaik, enquires about his health

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25 -- Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today visited the residence of Leader of Opposition and BJD President Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas here. The Governor's visit was p... Read More


Bihar: An undertrial prisoner died in jail

Chhapra, Aug. 25 -- An undertrial prisoner lodged in Saran district's Chhapra Divisional Jail died while undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital here today. According to sources in the Divisional Jail... Read More


India to set up 100-bed super specialty hospital in Fiji, Jan Aushadhi Kendras: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India is setting up a 100-bed super-specialty hospital in Suva as well as Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Fiji, and will contribute to s... Read More


Batala Police foil terror module, recover grenades and IED in Punjab

Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- In a significant operation, Batala Police have dismantled a terror module, recovering four hand grenades (SPL HGR-84), a 2-kg RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED), and co... Read More


Shubhanshu Shukla gets historic welcome, thousands of people greet the first Indian to set foot on ISS

Lucknow, Aug. 25 -- An unprecedented welcome of the 39-year-old astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla ' Shuks' with waving Indian flags, a shower of flowers and loud slogans, had turned into a historic day for ... Read More


Young woman dies on spot after being hit by car

Nashik, Aug. 25 -- A young woman riding a bike met with an accident at Bardan Phata while coming from Gangapur village towards Satpur yesterday. According to the police, an 18-year-old Mahi Manish Sh... Read More


Defending Champions Korea arrive in Bihar for Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar

Rajgir, Aug. 25 -- The Korea Men's Hockey Team touched down in Bihar on Sunday night ahead of the prestigious Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, which is scheduled to be played from August 29 to Septe... Read More