Dhaka- Expressing concern over recent incidents of intimidation and harassment of journalists and media institutions across Bangladesh, the country’s Editors’ Council warned that such actions pose a serious risk to press freedom and the democratic process ahead of the February 12 national elections, local media reported. Citing the February 7 entry of army personnel into…
New Delhi- The decision by Pakistan to withdraw its boycott and confirm participation in the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India has triggered sharp political reactions in India, with leaders across party lines weighing in on the controversy and its wider implications for sports and diplomacy. Congress MP, Imran Masood launched a scathing attack,…
New Delhi- REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and one of India’s leading NBFCs, has been honored with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Award.REC received the Gold Award under the category “Excellence Award for Financial Institutions in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency.”The…
New Delhi- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that air pollution is a year-round challenge, not limited to a particular season, and that the government is committed to addressing the issue continuously. She emphasised that providing clean and breathable air to the people of Delhi is a core responsibility of the government.Chief Minister…
Kolkata- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday issued a notice for interrogation to Monoranjan Hazra, the officer-incharge under Budbud Police Station, which comes under the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), in connection with the multi-crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal. Earlier this month, the ED officials also conducted a raid and search operation at Hazra’s…
New Delhi- A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the release and screening of the upcoming film “Ghooskhor Pandat”, alleging that the movie promotes caste- and religion-based stereotyping and hurts the dignity and religious sentiments of the Brahmin community. Describing the film’s title and storyline as…
Mumbai- Adani Electricity, in collaboration with the Mumbai Traffic Police Department, observed the 37th National Road Safety Month from January 1-31, which included specialised awareness sessions for employees and citizens on defensive driving, signal adherence, and responsible road behaviour. The drive concluded with a collective safety oath.Simultaneously, Adani Electricity and Adani Foundation, under the CSR…
New Delhi- Bangladesh is poised barely two days away from one of the most consequential elections since its independence in 1971, with its 13th national election to be held on Thursday, February 12, to select its next government and a Prime Minister. A ban on the Awami League, ousted in August 2024 in a student-led…
New Delhi- The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned against granting further adjournments in the habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of detained Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). After Additional Solicitor General (ASG) K.M. Nataraj, appearing for the Union government and the Union Territory…
New Delhi- After conducting a comprehensive exercise to enhance key data relevance, accuracy and international comparability, the government is set to release a new series of GDP, CPI and IIP (based on the new base year) on February 27, February 12 and May 28, respectively, the Parliament was informed on Monday. Minister of State Rao…
