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May 29, 2024 8:40 PM
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Reichter scale jolted Dhaka and adjoining areas in Bangladesh on Wednesday evening. The tremors were felt in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and some other parts of Bangladesh. The earthquake, measuring 5.5 on the Reichter scale, was felt at 7:13 pm which lasted for a f...
May 29, 2024 7:28 PM
The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) in India has reached a significant milestone, receiving over 10 lakh calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, averaging 3,500 calls per day, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Launched by the Government of India in October...
May 29, 2024 6:03 PM
The Indian equity market experienced its fourth consecutive day of losses on May 29. The Nifty ended at 22,704.70, down 183.50 points or 0.80 percent, while the Sensex dropped 667.55 points or 0.89 percent, closing at 74,502.90. The market opened negatively, influenced by mixed global cues, and con...
May 29, 2024 4:33 PM
As summer temperatures rise, the Government of India has issued important guidelines to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat. Here are the key tips to stay safe: Avoid Direct Sunlight The sun is strongest during midday. To prevent heat-related illnesses, try to stay indoors ...
May 28, 2024 10:59 PM
Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters. Starting in June, Thailand will allow travelers from...
May 28, 2024 10:46 PM
Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, prompting an angry reaction from Israel, which has found itself increasingly isolated after more than seven months of conflict in Gaza. Madrid, Dublin and Oslo said they sought to accelerate efforts to secure a ceasefir...
May 28, 2024 10:40 PM
A global equities index fell slightly on Tuesday while Treasury yields rose as investors awaited inflation data due later in the week for potential clues about the outlook for U.S. interest rates. U.S. Treasury yields turned positive after the latest crop of U.S. economic data. U.S. consumer confid...
May 28, 2024 8:22 PM
In a collaborative effort, the Indian Embassy in Muscat and the National Archives of India (NAI) successfully completed a first-of-its-kind project to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman. Titled "The Oman Collection - Archival Heritage of the Indian Community in Oman," t...
September 16, 2024 6:41 PM
Israeli strikes on a tent camp in an evacuation area west of Rafah killed at least 21 on Tuesday, Gaza health authorities said, and tanks advanced to the centre of the southern Gaza city for the first time after a night of heavy bombardment. Two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirr...
May 28, 2024 7:38 PM
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bangladesh's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating on Monday to 'B+' from 'BB-' owing to weakening of Bangladesh's external buffers. The country's forex reserves are down substantially due to continued forex interventions, capital outflows and persistent use o...
