Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as part of its larger Maritime Belt and Road Initiative to boost its Indian Ocean presence.
Dhaka and Beijing on Thursday agreed to strengthen cooperation on the management of the Teesta and other rivers and signed 13 agreements to bolster bilateral ties following talks between Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Immigrants' contribution to the US economy is disproportionate to their share of the population, meaning that losing them would shrink the economy even more than losing a random group of Americans, points out Sree Sreenivasan.
As India marks a decade of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the focus is shifting towards enhancing efficiency through artificial intelligence, data sharing, and process simplification. The reform, which unified India's indirect tax system, has significantly broadened the tax base and boosted revenues, with future plans including a streamlined two-tier rate structure and continued technological integration to reduce compliance costs and combat evasion.
Thousands of Colombian football fans transformed Mexico City into a vibrant yellow sea, celebrating their national team's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener. The city's streets and restaurants buzzed with supporters enjoying Colombian food, music, and a strong cultural connection, making the Estadio Azteca feel like a home venue for the victorious team.
We have built an economy that can deliver everything -- from iPhones to biryani -- to a doorstep in 10 minutes, but it cannot deliver a fire engine through a lane in 20, points out Amit Kapoor.
Two separate incidents of domestic violence have been reported in Jharkhand. In Giridih, a man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife over a domestic dispute and an illicit relationship, later surrendering to police. In Dhanbad, another man critically injured his wife with a sharp weapon during an argument and is currently absconding.
Running on Android 16, the Asus Pad comes loaded with a host of productivity and AI-driven features, including Google Gemini, Circle to Search, Asus GlideX and Face Login. The tablet also supports the Asus Pen 2.0 and Bluetooth keyboards.
Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first female International Master and Women's Grandmaster, asserts that India is the strongest chess-playing nation globally and will only grow stronger. She highlights Chennai's pivotal role in this revolution, crediting pioneers like Manuel Aaron and Vishwanathan Anand, and expresses confidence in the next generation, including Gukesh and Vaishali. Vijayalakshmi also reflects on her own career, a near-miss men's GM title, and her plans for a comeback after a personal tragedy.
At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch forest, we immersed her balance ashes. It was a sombre, precious day for both of us. But a day that also brought long-needed closure. My mother's spirit, chained for so many years in a Parkinson's-locked body, was free. But my father came back from the beach a visibly older man.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has strongly refuted a video circulating on social media that falsely claims the NEET-UG 2026 paper was leaked, asserting that the recent re-examination was conducted successfully with comprehensive security measures.
Alireza Firouzja, nursing an ankle injury, played his Grand Chess Tour game from his hotel room, creating a surreal scene that has captured the attention of the chess world.
'Dharamji would have been very happy. He felt he never got recognition for his performances.'
Facing revolt by 6 Lok Sabha MPs of his party, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he was ready to quit his post if the party didn't have faith in him, while his opponent and Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde hinted at more defections from the rival camp.
A PhD scholar at IIT Bhubaneswar has died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building on the campus. Police are investigating the incident.
Donald Trump asked countries involved in the peace talks with Iran to sign on to the Abraham Accords, which deal with establishing diplomatic, economic and security ties between Israel and Arab nations.
A special CBI court in Thane acquitted an Income-Tax officer accused of demanding a bribe, citing lack of proof of illegal demand and contradictory evidence.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district was flung nearly 50 feet into the air by a powerful storm, surviving with multiple injuries. The incident, captured on video, has drawn both disbelief and concern.
Ranchi Police have arrested a 39-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 16 lakh from a wedding ceremony. The accused, who was not an invitee, was apprehended based on technical surveillance and CCTV footage analysis.
Netflix's first live MMA broadcast, highlighted by Ronda Rousey's return, achieved a peak viewership of nearly 17 million, setting a new record for the streaming service.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Meghalaya to review preparations for the 39th National Games and inaugurate a sports complex in Shillong.
'I look forward to visiting Newport next August to celebrate this special moment with the tennis community.'
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Meghalaya to review preparations for the 39th National Games and inaugurate a sports complex.
The Congress Legislature Party is scheduled to meet to elect its new leader, who will succeed Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. D K Shivakumar is widely expected to be elected as the new leader of the CLP.
A wedding celebration in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, turned tragic after a dispute over DJ music and food led to a violent clash between the bride's and groom's families, resulting in one death and another injury.
Glimpses from Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's ceremonial Beijing engagement capture diplomacy, symbolism and statecraft at historic Chinese landmarks.
As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.
The US-China rapprochement, however tenuous, is not without implications for India. Both China and Pakistan have become closer to the US, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.
More than 60 people, including wedding guests and family members, were injured after a stray dog went on a biting spree during a bride's farewell ceremony at a banquet hall in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, leading to panic and a stampede-like situation.
The joint statement was issued during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to China.
A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.
Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.
'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.
Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday approved a new Excise Policy, permitting the sale of hard liquor through retail vends, reducing documents to obtain a licence from 16 to six and extending the liquor availability to four more districts.
Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is releasing the NEET MDS 2026 admit card today, April 29, on its official websites -- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences portals natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.
From marocain to bromocriptine, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has challenged young wordsmiths with some of the English language's most obscure and fascinating words over the past decade.
Anemone Kulczak, the chief arbiter at Norway Chess, believes reigning world champion D Gukesh remains the clear favourite to defend his crown later this year.
