DHAKA: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP in Bangladesh on Saturday said future Bangladesh-India relations would largely depend on renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, stressing that a short-term deal would be insufficient.“This treaty must be indefinite and remain effective until replaced by a future agreement,” said BNP secretary general and local govt, rural…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign has triggered growing calls for the teenager to be fast-tracked into India’s senior setup. But one of cricket’s greatest-ever batters, Sachin Tendulkar, believes the focus should remain on allowing the youngster to develop naturally. Tendulkar, who was honoured with the ‘Greatest Men’s…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) In life, there are instances that seem so massive and uncontrollable. Sometimes, these instances become so overwhelming that ignoring them is impossible, yet they become so complex they cannot be handled straightforwardly. Be it fear, ambitions, or change – these things push us to our limits and test…
America’s biggest investor, Michael Burry who is known for predicting the 2008 housing crash and expanded his bearish wagers against the AI stock rally. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Burry’s latest positions include shorts on Tesla, Caterpillar, Applied Materials, and an ETF tracking semiconductor makers (SOXX). The bets are structured to…
Five killed in shooting in the northern German town of Stade. At least five people were killed in a shooting in the northern German town of Stade, a police spokesperson told news agency Reuters on Monday.A suspect was arrested, German news agency dpa reported, citing police.Police said they were conducting a major operation in an…
In many Indian homes, love does not always arrive softly. Sometimes it comes wrapped in worry, rules, warnings and a constant stream of “for your own good.” A child is told what to eat, what to wear, when to speak, whom to trust, how to study and even how to feel. On the surface, it…
Facebook-parent Meta has shared a detailed update on its Hyperion AI data center project in rural Louisiana. The company says the plant will reach 5 GW of capacity and cost over $50 billion. This comes after Louisiana decided to offer sales tax exemptions for up to 20 years on new data centers constructed by 2029,…
As Shiv Sena turns 60 today, rival camps set for verbal joust MUMBAI: With ‘Operation Tiger’ now almost complete and the merger of rebel Sena UBT MPs with the deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena said to be a formality, the rival Shiv Senas will have a showdown at the party’s foundation day events in…
The rupee extended its losing streak for an eighth consecutive session on Tuesday, tumbling 50 paise to close at a record low of 96.70 against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar driven by global risk aversion, PTI reported.The rupee, which has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing…
A tourist from Karnataka tragically drowned in North Goa after slipping from treacherous rocks near Baga-Arpora. PANAJI: A 34-year-old tourist from Karnataka drowned after slipping from rocks along the Baga-Arpora coastline in North Goa on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Ashpaq Masli, a resident of Bijapur, Karnataka. According to officials, he had climbed onto…