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April 10, 2025 1:49 PM April 10, 2025 1:49 PM

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ADB downgrades Bangladesh’s FY25 growth forecast to 3.9%

In its latest Development Outlook report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Bangladesh's growth forecast to 3.9% for the current fiscal year 2024-25 - down from 5.1% in its September 2024 forecast and a steep drop from 6.6% projected in April 2024. The report titled "Asian Development ...

April 10, 2025 11:07 AM April 10, 2025 11:07 AM

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Yemen’s Vice Prez calls for international support against Houthi threats

In Yemen, Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Tariq Saleh has called on the international community to bolster support for the Yemeni government in countering threats posed by the Houthi militias. He made these remarks during a video meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen,...

April 10, 2025 6:26 AM April 10, 2025 6:26 AM

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US announces 90-day tariff pause for all but China

In a major development, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all but China. In a social media post last night, Mr. Trump said the 90-day breather will apply to reciprocal and 10 per cent tariffs. The US President said he was authorizing a 90-day pause as p...

April 9, 2025 10:08 PM April 9, 2025 10:08 PM

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India-Nepal signs MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture

On the sidelines of the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial level meeting on Wednesday, India’s Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal, Ram Nath Adhikari, signed an MoU on ...

April 9, 2025 9:38 PM April 9, 2025 9:38 PM

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Dubai Celebrates World Navkar Mahamantra Day at Indian Consulate

Dubai witnessed a significant spiritual gathering as the World Navkar Mahamantra Day was observed today at the Consulate General of India premises. The event, organized by JITO Dubai, brought together community members for a morning of collective chanting and reflection centred on the profound Navka...

April 9, 2025 9:33 PM April 9, 2025 9:33 PM

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Sri Lanka Rolls Out Special Transport Plans for Avurudu, Tamil New Year Festivities

In Sri Lanka, as the Avurudu and Tamil New Year approach on April 13 and 14, the government is gearing up for the celebrations. To accommodate increased travel during this festive period, the Department of Railways has launched 10 special train services starting 11th April.   Additionally, the Natio...