December 11, 2025 1:19 PM

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ADB cuts Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 4.7 per cent amid weak exports

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has once again downgraded Bangladesh’s economic outlook, cutting its growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 4.7 percent, down from 5.0 percent projected in September and 5.1 percent in April - marking the country’s third downward revision this year.     In its latest repor...

December 11, 2025 11:56 AM

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NHAI takes strict action after reinforced soil wall failure in Kerala

The National Highways Authority of India, NHAI, has announced immediate and decisive action following the failure of a Reinforced Soil Wall during the National Highway works at Mylakkadu, in Kerala, recently.     As part of the response, NHAI has suspended the Concessionaire, M/s Shivalaya...

December 11, 2025 11:45 AM

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Security forces in Manipur recover arms and ammunition in Bishnupur district

In Manipur, security forces continued search and cordon operations in sensitive areas to bring normalcy in the State.     According to Manipur Police Control Room, a search operation was conducted by security forces in Phubala Mamang Patton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district yesterda...

December 11, 2025 11:44 AM

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ACS Supriya Sahu of Tamil Nadu wins UNEP 2025 Champions of the Earth Award

The Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests of Tamil Nadu, Ms Supriya Sahu, has won the UN Environment Programme's 2025 Champions of the Earth Award. She is one of the climate forerunners tackling some of the most urgent challenges.     Accor...

December 11, 2025 11:29 AM

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Polling begins in Telangana for first phase of Gram Panchayat elections

In Telangana, polling has begun amidst elaborate arrangements for 3 thousand 834 Gram Panchayats, and 27 thousand 628 wards in the first phase of elections in the state. About 55 lakh voters will be utilising their franchise at 37 thousand 562 polling stations. 12 thousand 960 candidates are in the ...