International

October 19, 2024 8:52 AM

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BRICS will drive global economic growth: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared with that of developed Western nations.   Speaking at BRICS business forum in Moscow yesterday, President P...

October 19, 2024 8:13 AM

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Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among Russian audiences. Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote t...

October 19, 2024 7:19 AM

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Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

        A UN report has stated that in Bangladesh, around 4.17 crore people are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5 per cent of the population facing severely dire conditions.   The report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict", was published jointly by the Unite...

October 18, 2024 7:41 PM

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Turkey: 7 killed, 33 others injured in bus accident

At least seven people were killed and 33 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in the central Aksaray province of Turkey today. Authorities said some of the injured are in serious condition, and they are still working to identify those who lost their lives. The injured have been transferre...

October 18, 2024 4:55 PM

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Top Leaders Meet in Nepal to Push Peace Process Forward

A meeting of top leaders of three political parties, including the Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli, took place at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Pachan...