Bangladesh on edge ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi funeral as protests, violence and security clampdown intensify

Dec 19, 2025

Bangladesh remained tense as the interim government revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, tightened security and condemned violence, while protests intensified...

"Fiscal restraint with welfarism and growth..." CEO, National Stock Exchange of India lauds interim budget

Feb 01, 2024

"The Interim Budget has stuck to the winning formula that I think the current government has figured out - fiscal restraint with welfarism and...

Hijab row: Appeal filed in SC against Karnataka High Court interim order

Feb 11, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 11 : An appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court's interim order calling for...

UN mission urges Lebanon, Israel to stop fire after rocket attack

Aug 04, 2021

Beirut [Lebanon], August 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) urged on Wednesday Lebanon and Israel to cease fire and exercise maximum...

Pak: Punjab proposes bill to raise minimum age for girl marriage to 18

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024 serves as a modernised iteration of the antiquated Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.

US urges democratic interim government in Bangladesh amid political turmoil

Aug 06, 2024

The White House is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, urging a democratic and inclusive interim government formation, said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in...