Khaleda Zia's returns; intensifies election pressure

Khaleda Zia's returns; intensifies election pressure

Dhaka, May 6 (HS): Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday morning after four months of medical treatment, intensifying pressure on the interim government to conduct elections. Zia, a key opponent of the current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her Bangladesh Nationalist Party are advocating for national elections…

Vidarbha Konkan Rural Bank merged with Maharashtra Rural Bank

Thane, 06 May (HS): The Maharashtra Rural Bank and Vidarbha Konkan Rural Bank have been merged and would function as Maharashtra Rural Bank. The merger is an effort to make its functioning more effective and strengthen the bank operations. The regional office of the Maharashtra Rural Bank was inaugurated at Pune at the hands of…

Israeli fighter jets bombed numerous Houthi in Yemen

Sana (Yemen)/Beirut (Lebanon), May 6 (H.S.): Israel has reacted assertively to Houthi missile attacks on its airport, conducting air strikes on the Yemen city of Hodeidah and targeting Hezbollah military facilities in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced these operations via their official X account, confirming that Israeli jets struck Houthi positions…

BJP critique Ajay Rai’s over his controversial statement

BJP critique Ajay Rai’s over his controversial statement

New Delhi, May 5 (H.S.): Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, displayed a toy aircraft labeled ‘Rafale’, decorated with lemon and green chilies, expressing that citizens want to know when the Rafale aircraft will commence its operations. The BJP responded strongly, arguing that the Congress poses more danger to the army than…

Odisha Gears Up for 2025 Flood Season with Strategic Preparedness Drive

Bhubaneswar, 6 May (H.S.): In a bid to bolster its preparedness for the upcoming monsoon, the Odisha Department of Water Resources held a high-level preliminary review meeting to strategize for the 2025 flood season. The session was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who emphasized the importance of proactive planning and robust flood…

Conclave for selecting new Pope in Vatican to begin from tomorrow

Conclave for selecting new Pope in Vatican to begin from tomorrow

Vatican City, May 6 (H.S.): The selection process for Pope Francis’s successor is set to commence tomorrow, with 170 cardinals, including 132 electors, arriving for the conclave. This historic election is particularly significant for its geographical diversity, representing 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. The conclave will officially begin on Wednesday, although cardinals are not required to…

Stock market declines in early trading; Sensex and Nifty fall

Stock market declines in early trading; Sensex and Nifty fall

New Delhi, May 6 (HS): The domestic stock market displayed weakness in early trading today, initially starting with slight gains before succumbing to selling pressure. Following the first hour, the Sensex was down by 0.30 percent, while the Nifty decreased by 0.32 percent. Major stocks like Mahindra and Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, and Eicher Motors observed…

Pakistan's ceasefire violation continues; India to conducts civil safety drill tomorrow

Pakistan's ceasefire violation continues; India to conducts civil safety drill tomorrow

Srinagar/New Delhi, May 6 (H.S.): Pakistan’s actions along the Line of Control have escalated tensions, particularly following an attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. The Pakistani army has repeatedly violated the ceasefire over the past 12 days, including incursions on the nights of May 5 and 6. Reports indicate that…