80 minority candidates in fray in Bangladesh polls

DHAKA: With Bangladesh Awami League not participating this time, a total of 80 candidates from religious and ethnic minority communities are contesting Bangladesh’s national parliamentary election scheduled for Feb 12. Of these candidates, 12 are running as independents and 10 are women, according to officials of Election Commission and available data. A total of 22…

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Cuba looks to expand economic ties with India across biotech, renewables and tourism, envoy says

Cuba is keen to deepen its economic engagement with India across sectors such as agro-industry, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, sports and tourism, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera said on Saturday, reported PTI. Addressing a special session on India–Cuba bilateral trade and economic cooperation organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce…

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Uttarakhand CHO admit card 2026 released: Check direct link, exam day instructions here

Uttarakhand CHO admit card 2026 released The Uttarakhand Community Health Officer (CHO) Admit Card 2026 has been released for candidates appearing in the upcoming recruitment examination conducted under the National Health Mission (NHM), Uttarakhand. The examination is being organised by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) for the selection of eligible candidates to…

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5 books to read if you want to grow your money

Feeling clueless about personal finance? We highlight five essential books to demystify money growth. From mindset shifts in “Rich Dad Poor Dad” to the psychological aspects in “The Psychology of Money,” these reads offer practical guidance. Learn about investing fundamentals, smart daily money management, and the power of belief to build lasting wealth. Let’s be…

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Crazy scenes! Hours after Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup, BCB director quits | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket faced another turbulent moment on Saturday as a senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official resigned on the same day the team was officially removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Ishtiaque Sadeque, a BCB director and chairman of the Game Development Committee, stepped down hours…

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Palash Muchhal files defamation case of Rs 10 crore on Vidnyan Mane after his accusations of cheating on Smriti Mandhana and being caught red handed in bed with another woman | Hindi Movie News

After his wedding with Smriti Mandhana was called off, Palash Muchhal has been in the news as a Sangli based actor, producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that the music composer, singer cheated him of Rs 40 lakh. Mane recently also accused him of cheating on Smriti. Now after Vidnyan’s allegations, Palash has announced that he’s filed…

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Jailed Jammu & Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid gets interim bail to attend budget session in custody | India News

NEW DELHI/ SRINAGAR: A Delhi court granted Saturday interim bail to J&K independent MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid aka Engineer Rashid, allowing him to attend Parliament’s budget session from Jan 28 under armed escort.Held in Tihar jail since 2019, the 58-year-old MP faces charges under UAPA in a 2017 terrorist-funding case probed by NIA. He contested…

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India’s maritime sector seen drawing Rs 80 lakh crore investment; Vizhinjam to emerge as global hub, says Sonowal

India’s maritime sector is projected to attract investments of more than Rs 80 lakh crore in the coming years, helping the country regain its long-lost nautical supremacy and generate over 1.5 crore jobs, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of the second phase of development of Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram,…

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