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India’s open for business push has local quirks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spent much of the past decade lowering barriers to foreign investment in India
22 September 2024, 11:32 AM
Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season
India, leading the World Test Championship standings, played their first Test match in more than six months, but there was no sign of rust as they thumped Bangladesh in a little over three days.
22 September 2024, 09:00 AM
3,000 tonnes of hilsa export to India okayed
The government has approved conditional export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa to India citing the upcoming Durga Puja.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Tigers focused on process, not outcome
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.
19 September 2024, 01:05 AM
A Test of optimism against the Indian Goliath
India are unbeaten in home Test series since 2013, having won 17 straight Test series at home -- a world record -- drawing seven Tests, losing four and winning a staggering 40 home Tests in this period.
18 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Manipur reopens schools, restores internet after ethnic clashes
After months of relative calm, an uptick in violence again this month saw at least 11 people killed, including by insurgents reportedly firing rockets and dropping bombs with drones.
17 September 2024, 07:55 AM
India to conduct national census soon after years of delay
The once-in-a-decade survey was due in 2021 but was delayed by the pandemic and technical and logistical hurdles.
17 September 2024, 05:57 AM
India in talks with ethnic groups clashing in Manipur
Internet and mobile data services were restored in Manipur on Monday, official orders showed, after being suspended in some areas last week when student protests turned violent amid fresh fighting between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki groups.
17 September 2024, 05:39 AM
India to add record renewables this year as green push gains momentum
The world's fastest growing major economy has prioritised coal to address a surge in power demand in recent years, with growth in coal-fired power output expected to outpace renewable energy generation this year.
17 September 2024, 04:19 AM
Shanto believes Bangladesh can beat India too
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has told the media that his side would look to win both Test matches against India as the team left for Chennai this afternoon.
15 September 2024, 06:53 AM
India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart
Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart to exclusively launch products on the e-commerce firms' Indian websites in breach of antitrust laws, according to regulatory reports seen by Reuters.
15 September 2024, 05:08 AM
India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers
India has raised the basic import tax on crude and refined edible oils by 20 percentage points
14 September 2024, 08:04 AM
5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)
With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.
12 September 2024, 14:01 PM
Indian rescuers pull eight dead from collapsed building
PTI quoted officials as saying eight bodies had been pulled out, and 28 people were injured.
8 September 2024, 03:30 AM
Ebadot may go with team to India
Bangladesh's injured paceman Ebadot Hossain has claimed that he is likely to accompany the team for their upcoming tour of India.
6 September 2024, 14:42 PM
From Felani Khatun to Swarna Das: When will border killings by BSF end?
The killing of people by BSF on the Bangladesh-India border has not stopped.
5 September 2024, 05:59 AM
Indian desert school's unique design offers respite from heat
Unlike the ancient fort, its roof is lined with solar panels, which provide all the school's power in an area with frequent electricity cuts.
28 August 2024, 06:09 AM
Bangladesh beat India to move into SAFF U-20 Championship final
Substitute goalkeeper Mohammad Asif saved to crucial penalties in the penalty shootout as Bangladesh made it to the final of SAFF U-20 Championship with a 4-3 win over India in the second semifinal at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal today.
26 August 2024, 11:35 AM
Ola electric hits $7 billion valuation after e-motorcycle launch and battery plan
Ola Electric Mobility, India’s leading e-scooter manufacturer, saw its valuation soar to 586.64 billion rupees ($6.99 billion) on Friday, following the launch of its new line of electric motorcycles.
20 August 2024, 03:20 AM
Regime change in Bangladesh: The fallout for India
India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.
8 August 2024, 06:00 AM