February 11, 2025 7:12 PM

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Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

Bangladesh has slipped two positions in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, ranking 151st out of 180 countries.   Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman revealed the findings on Tuesday at a press conference m...

February 11, 2025 7:08 PM

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2 Army Soldiers Killed in Suspected IED Blast in J&K’s Akhnoor

In Jammu and Kashmir, two army soldiers were killed in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the Laleali area in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu district today. In a social media post, the army’s Knight Corps wrote that a suspected IED blast was reported in Laleali in the Akhnoor ...

February 11, 2025 7:01 PM

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Mizoram Gears Up for Village & Local Council Elections Tomorrow

In Mizoram, the stage is set for voting tomorrow to elect members of the village and local councils. Elections for 544 Village Councils and 111 Local Councils will be held in 9 districts, excluding Lawngtlai and Siaha districts, which come under the Autonomous District Council. A total of more than ...

February 11, 2025 6:55 PM

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Indian Students Win Bronze at Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 in Dubai

Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The accolade recognises innovative technological solutions advancing mobile government services and societal progress. The award, along wi...

February 11, 2025 6:54 PM

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Flash Floods in Philippines’ Palawan Claim 5 Lives, Thousands Evacuated

In the Philippines, the death toll due to flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province has climbed to five. Local authorities said rescuers found two remaining bodies after floodwaters swept away a van carrying 12 people on Sunday night.   The bodies of three other people were found y...

February 11, 2025 6:51 PM

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Asian Markets Mixed; Hang Seng, Shanghai Fall, Kospi Gains

Three out of five major Asian indices ended in negative territory today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped over one percent, Singapore's Straits Times index lost over 0.3 percent, and China's Shanghai Composite index fell 0.12 percent. Conversely, South Korea's Kospi added 0.7 percent. Meanwhile, Japan'...

February 11, 2025 6:50 PM

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Oil Prices Rise on Supply Concerns, Brent Hits $76.79

Oil prices extended gains today amid concerns over Russian and Iranian oil supply and sanctions threats. Brent Crude was trading over 1.2 percent up at 76 dollars and 79 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude gained over 1.1 percent to trade at around 73 dollars and 16 cents per barrel when reports last ca...

February 11, 2025 6:47 PM

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WAVES 2025: Reel Making Challenge Sees Over 3,370 Entries from 20 Countries

The Reel Making Challenge at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has received over 3,370 registrations from across India and 20 countries as of the 5th of this month. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a statement, said that this challenge provides a platform f...