India's six-week election juggernaut resumed on Friday with millions of people expected to line up outside polling stations in parts of the country hit by a scorching heatwave. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term in the election, which concludes in early June. But turnout in the
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Indian govt to procure 1,650 tonnes of onions for Bangladesh export
According to industry sources, National Cooperative Export Ltd (NCEL), the export agency of the Indian government, is set to purchase 1,650 tonnes of onions from private traders at a rate of ₹29/kg for export to Bangladesh. This marks the first official export of onions from India in over three months, following
Indian farmers plan to enter New Delhi to intensify protests
Indian farmers are planning to escalate their protests from Wednesday by entering the capital New Delhi by bus and train, and increasing their numbers at border points that are currently blocked by tractors. Thousands of farmers began the "Delhi Chalo" (Let's go to Delhi) march last month but were stopped by
Indian economy grew 8.4% in December quarter
India's economy grew 8.4 percent in the December quarter, official data showed Thursday, with a surging manufacturing sector helping defy more modest analyst forecasts. The world's most populous country is already among the best-performing economies thanks to robust domestic demand and investment. Thursday's results were significantly higher than the 7.0 percent projected
Indian Rupee will further enhance Bangladeshi exports to India: High Commissioner
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday hoped that better connectivity and new measures like trade in Indian Rupee will further enhance Bangladeshi exports to India. He joined Bangladesh’s State Minister of Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury at the inauguration of the Sultanganj, Godagari Port of Call, flagging off a
Indian state passes uniform marriage legislation
An Indian state has approved an unprecedented uniform code for marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance for Hindus, Muslims and other religious communities under new legislation that also requires couples that live together to register with the government or face punishment. Northern Uttarakhand state lawmakers passed the legislation on Wednesday and its
Indian delegation meets BGMEA President
A delegation led by Sandeep Poundrik, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, government of Bihar, India paid a visit to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on October 9, a press release said on Monday. The delegation held a meeting with Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, at the BGMEA Complex
Indian police arrest editor, administrator of news site
Police in New Delhi have arrested the editor of a news website and one of its administrators after raiding the homes of journalists working for the site, which has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist-led government. The arrests were made late Tuesday after some journalists associated
5-day Indian food festival at Sonargaon hotel
The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel (PPSH), a 5-star hospitality property in the city, hosts a 5-day Indian Food Festival at Cafe Bazar restaurant from 1 October. The festival features an array of Indian Cuisine for food lovers, said a press release. Dr Md Aminur Rahman ndc, managing director of Hotels International Limited
