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September 20, 2023 6:57 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported the Women’s Reservation Bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak.    In his first reaction after the introduction of the Bill in Lok Sabha, Mr. Kumar said he has been a staunch supporter of providing the reservations to women candidates in Lok ...

September 20, 2023 6:55 PM

ADB predicts 6.5 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY 2024

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to be 6.5 percent in the fiscal year 2024, compared to an estimated growth of 6 percent in fiscal 2023.  The projection was made in the latest ADB report, ‘Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Septembe...

September 20, 2023 5:42 PM

Hilsa fishing banned during breeding season in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, catching hilsa fish will be banned for 22 days from October 12 to November 2 as it is the main breeding season of this year. Hilsa is the National fish of Bangladesh and one of the geographical indication (GI) products in the country.  The decision was taken at a meeting of...

September 20, 2023 5:09 PM

Rupee closes at 83.07 against US dollar

The Rupee, hovering near a record low, is expected to remain under pressure amid focus on crude oil prices and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision.   In the forex market, the rupee today closed 20 paise lower at 83 rupees and 07 paise against the US dollar.     Th...

September 20, 2023 2:26 PM

Indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by Kurmi community begins in Jharkhand

The indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by the Kurmi community began today in Jharkhand. The members of Kurmi community are demanding their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list.  After the Calcutta High Court banned the movement in West Bengal, the Kurmi community has withdrawn the movement i...