Bangladesh seeks more time from UN for LDC graduation amid economic strain

April 8, 2026 1:32 PM

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Bangladesh seeks more time from UN for LDC graduation amid economic strain

Bangladesh has formally sought additional time from the United Nations to complete its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, citing mounting economic challenges and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said the cou...

Madagascar declares 15-day state of energy emergency

April 8, 2026 1:24 PM

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Madagascar declares 15-day state of energy emergency

The Malagasy government declared a state of energy emergency across the entire territory for a period of 15 days to address a major energy supply crisis currently affecting the country.    According to a presidential communique, this situation is attributable in particular to the repercussions of th...

Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh; Over 150 Roads Blocked
Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh; Over 150 Roads Blocked

April 8, 2026 1:15 PM

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Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain and Snowfall; Roads Closed in Lahaul-Spiti

Due to the impact of an active western disturbance over the Himalayan region, intermittent snowfall has continued since last night in the tribal and higher altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh, while continuous rainfall has been occurring since last night in the plains and mid-hill regions of the stat...

Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 7 Li Shi Feng at Badminton Asia Championships

April 8, 2026 1:11 PM

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Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 7 Li Shi Feng at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty has delivered a stunning performance at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China. In the opening round today, Shetty defeated World No. 7 Li Shi Feng in straight games, 21-13, 21-16, in a match lasting just over 50 minutes. Shetty will next face Taiwanese player...

EC Assures Free & Fair Polls in West Bengal After TMC Raises Concerns

April 8, 2026 12:58 PM

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EC Assures Free & Fair Polls in West Bengal After TMC Raises Concerns

The Election Commission of India today assured that the Elections in West Bengal would surely be free of any fear, violence, intimidation, inducement and without any Booth Jamming and Source Jamming. The Commission said this in a social media post after meeting a Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation....

Indian Army, BRO clear route along Dongkya La; evacuation of tourists from Lachen

April 8, 2026 12:54 PM

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Indian Army, BRO clear route along Dongkya La; evacuation of tourists from Lachen

The Indian Army and the Border Roads Organisation, in close coordination with the District Administration and the District Disaster Management Authority, are ensuring the safe evacuation of stranded tourists from Lachen.    The tourists are being carefully transported along the route via Dongkya La,...

Indian Army Launches 12-Day Counter-Terror Training for J&K Police

April 8, 2026 1:25 PM

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Indian Army Launches 12-Day Counter-Terror Training for J&K Police

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant step towards strengthening operational synergy and enhancing counter-terrorism preparedness, the army's Jammu-based Tiger Division have started a 12-day long Counter Terrorism Refresher Course for J&K Police personnel. The course was inaugurated by Addition...

Punjab Govt Deploys 500 Teams for Special Girdawari as Rains Damage Wheat

April 8, 2026 12:42 PM

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Punjab Govt Deploys 500 Teams for Special Girdawari as Rains Damage Wheat

In Punjab, to calculate the damage done to the standing crops in the fields due to the inclement weather for the last many days, the state government has formed teams of 500 officials from the agriculture department to assess losses. These teams have been strictly directed to work in close coordinat...