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JALPAIGURI: Grief over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s death on Tuesday travelled well beyond Dhaka, reaching Jalpaiguri, a north Bengal town nearly 434 km away, where memories of her early life still lingered. For the people here, it was a loss of one of their own.Khaleda Zia was born in Jalpaiguri in 1946 and spent…
NEW DELHI: Rather than having an adverse impact on BJP’s coffers, scrapping of electoral bonds in Feb 2024 ended up boosting its donations kitty in 2024-25, with electoral trusts alone disbursing over Rs 3,577 crore to the party.In 2023-24, BJP’s total receipts through voluntary contributions had stood at Rs 3,967 crore, of which Rs 1,686…
Aamir Khan, who has been in a relationship with Gauri Spratt for over two years, spoke candidly about his personal life at an event on Saturday. The actor reflected on the relationships that shaped him, including his marriages to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao.During the session, Aamir emphasised the harmony he continues to share with…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rarely makes an appearance but just makes heads turn, every time she’s seen at any event. The actress is attending the Red Sea Film Festival 2025 at the moment and she left the internet gushing over her as she opted for a gorgeous black gown for a press conference. Meanwhile, for another…
Dharmendra’s Rajasthan story JAIPUR: Dharmendra’s enduring attachment to Rajasthan is steeped in stories of loyalty, affection, and uncommon humility — stories that overshadow his silver screen connections to a state where some of his greatest hits were filmed.The thespian’s passing Monday at the age of 89 brings to light fond memories of a star who…
AI image means for representation only Japan currently finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the geopolitical front, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s hawkish stance linking Taiwan’s security to Japan’s own has ruffled feathers in Beijing. China has already fired back with economic warnings—from freezing film approvals to squeezing seafood imports—signaling that…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a two-day visit to Bhutan’s Thimphu. He will join the 70th birthday celebrations of the fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.PM Modi will meet Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, his father and predecessor, the fourth king, as well as Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. PM Modi’s…
Markets regulator Sebi is taking steps to enhance institutional participation in both agricultural and non-agricultural commodity markets, aiming to make them more appealing for hedging activities, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday, PTI reported.Speaking at the Bloomberg Forum for Investment Management, Pandey said, “We are looking to enhance institutional participation to make this…
SGBs are witnessing heightened interest from retail investors in the secondary market. (AI image) Ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras, gold prices have been skyrocketing this festive season. Investors are looking at investment avenues – and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are gaining huge traction in the secondary market. SGBs offer an eight-year investment period with a…
The Maharashtra government on Friday rolled out an electronic bond, or ‘e-bond’, system for import and export transactions, replacing traditional stamp paper bonds, officials said. The move is aimed at simplifying trade procedures, accelerating business operations, and modernising the state’s economy.Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said Maharashtra has become the 16th state in India to adopt…
