Bangladesh measles outbreak claims seven more lives, death toll rises to 709
Dhaka, June 27 (IANS) As many as seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 709 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths…
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Bangladesh’s external debt climbs to $78.22 billion: Report
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing…
UPI transactions surge from 2 crore in FY17 to over 24,162 crore in FY26
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) What began as a simple payment platform 10 years ago now powers daily digital commerce across India as UPI transactions increased from just 2 crore in FY2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26, an official…
India, Japan to launch framework for biogas-powered vehicles: Report
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India and Japan will establish a framework to promote biogas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to strengthen clean mobility and energy security, with the two countries targeting the expansion of methane…
Responsible Nation Index to assess how nations treat planet and its people: Experts
Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) The World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) on Saturday released its first-of-its-kind report on the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 here, with experts saying that the index has been developed to assess how…
Seven Op-Eds, three on Gaza-Iran: Sonia Gandhi’s priorities raise eyebrows
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Seven opinion pieces in two years. Three focused on Gaza and Iran. Sonia Gandhi's repeated focus on West Asia has triggered a fresh political debate over her priorities and the intent behind her criticism of Prime…
Himachal govt starts Agriculture Loan Interest Subvention Scheme
Shimla, June 27 (IANS) In a major relief measure for farmers facing financial distress, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday announced the launch of the Agriculture Loan Interest Subvention Scheme with a one-time settlement policy,…
Manipur: ED attaches 13 properties worth Rs 3.92 crore in money laundering case
New Delhi/Imphal, June 27 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 13 immovable properties valued at Rs 3.92 crore (approx.) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case…
‘Traitors have left, loyals intact’: Uddhav Thackeray attacks rebel MPs
Washim, June 27 (IANS) Launching a massive state-wide outreach campaign following a heavy political blow to his party, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday sounded the poll bugle from the traditional saffron bastion of…
Priyanka Gandhi seeks probe into Ram Temple donation theft
Wayanad, June 27 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday described the alleged theft of donations collected for the Ram temple in Ayodhya as tragic and shameful, saying the government must conduct a thorough investigation and…