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Depression hits India's south Odisha coast, maritime ports asked to maintain caution

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The well-marked low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression before moving northwest and crossing the coast in India's south Odisha. The Ban... Read More


Bangladesh ends use of party symbols in local government elections

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The government has issued ordinances amending the relevant laws to repeal clauses that allowed the use of party symbols in local government elections. The ordinances were issue... Read More


Oil extends monthly losses, down 10% so far in August

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Crude oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday as geopolitical and supply pressures weighed on markets. WTI October futures slipped 0.96% to $62.05 a barrel, while Brent October futures d... Read More


BNP leader Mirza Abbas flies to Bangkok for eye treatment

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has flown to Bangkok for eye treatment. He will receive treatment at the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Thailand's capital. His wife ... Read More


Police arrest Mohammadpur muggers' gang chief 'Bhagne Billal'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Police have arrested Billal, also known as "Agni Billal" and "Bhagne Billal", whom they allege to be the leader of gang of muggers in Mohammadpur. A Dhaka Metropolitan Police (... Read More


New advisory for vehicle owners

Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 19 -- * Ministry of Road Transport mandates DL & RC holders to update mobile phone numbers via Aadhaar authentication to ensure better communication and access to services * Initi... Read More


EU delegation meets with chief election commissioner

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A delegation from the European Union has met with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. The meeting began at the Elect... Read More


Maruti Suzuki Fronx crosses 5 lakh production milestone in 28 months since launch

India, Aug. 19 -- The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has achieved a new milestone with production for the subcompact SUV crossing the five lakh mark. The Fronx was launched in India in March 2023 and has been a ... Read More


Karnataka BJP to move EC over allegations of vote-buying for CM

Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- Days after former Union Minister C.M. Ibrahim claimed in Mysuru that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had 'purchased votes' in Badami Constituency of Bagalkot district from where he h... Read More


Mumbai rain: Railway tracks submerged, flight services disrupted, schools and colleges closed

Mumbai/IBNS, Aug. 19 -- Railway tracks are submerged while flight services have been disrupted as normal lives have been disrupted by heavy rain in Mumbai and its suburbs, media reports said. The tra... Read More