NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for fixing the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi Season 2024 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The proposal was shared by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for fixing NBS rates for the Rabi Season from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The […]
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has granted magisterial powers to the Army for two months to improve law and order in the violence-hit country and prevent “subversive acts”. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on the government’s decision on Tuesday, saying it will be applicable with immediate effect. The powers will be given to […]
WASHINGTON: Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an “abuser” on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a “fantastic man”. PM Modi will be visiting the US from […]
BRUSSELS: Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s head office said Wednesday. “Make no mistake. This tragedy is not an anomaly. This is fast becoming the norm for our shared […]
NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifters have made a significant impact at the 2024 Commonwealth Youth, Junior, and Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships, securing a commendable haul of 11 gold and three silver medals. Babulal Hembrom set new Commonwealth and national records in the 49kg ‘Youth Men’ category by lifting 114kg in the clean-and-jerk section. Equally […]