Suez Canal blockage could cost $6bn to $10bn in lost trade: Allianz
Thecontainer ship blocking the Suez Canal could cost global trade $6 billion to $10 billion a week, a study by German insurer Allianz showed on Friday.
The study by Europe's biggest insurer also found that each week of immobilisation shaves some 0.2 to 0.4 percentage points off annual trade growth.
Night curfew in Maharashtra from March 28 to curb Covid-19 spread
In view of the increasing number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray has instructed to impose a curfew in the state from Sunday night (March 28) to curb the Covid-19 spread.
The decision was taken after CM Uddhav Thackerayreviewed the Covid-19 situation with District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners.
I did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom when I was 20-22: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's leadership and contribution of the Indian army in Bangladesh's 1971 freedom war as he joined President Abdul Hamid and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in celebrating the country’s 50 years of independence here.
Sex scandal: FIR registered against Ramesh Jarkiholi
The Cubbon Park police in Bengaluruhave registered FIR against former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi based on a handwritten complaint sent by the woman, allegedly in the sex scandal CD, through her advocate Jagadesh Kumar.
Speaking to media persons, Jagadesh said that the police have registered the FIR. "Now I am approaching the DG and IGP with respect to providing security to the woman and her family members who are in Kalaburagi," he added.
At least 32 killed as trains collide in southern Egypt
Two trains collided Friday in southern Egypt on Friday, causing three passenger cars to flip over, killing 32 people and leaving 66 injured, health authorities said.
Dozens of ambulance vehicles were rushed to the scene of the crash, which took place in the southern province of Sohag, said a statement by Egypt's health ministry.
Necessary for South Asia that both India and Bangladesh progress together: PM Modi
Both the nations have the power of democracy & vision for the future. It is necessary for the region that India and Bangladesh progress together. That is why Indian and Bangladeshi governments are making meaningful efforts in this direction: PM Modi in Dhaka (ANI)
Hooliganism has increased in Bengal's Kenda Mari: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a meeting with the Election Commission over safety concerns in West Bengal's Kenda Mari said that hooliganism had increased in the area. His comments came after Adhikari, who was scheduled to visit the town wrote a letter calling for the suspension of Haldia's SP.
Today I also salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who stood with brothers and sisters of Bangladesh in 'Muktijuddho'. I am happy that many Indian soldiers who participated in the Bangladesh Liberation War are present at this event today, saysPM Narendra Modi in Dhaka.
PM Modi quotes Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his speech. He recalls, "On 6 December 1971, Atal Ji had said -We aren't just fighting with people who're laying down their lives in the Liberation War, but we are also trying to give a new direction to history."
Operation Searchlight and its violations haven't been discussed enough on global platforms. During this struggle, Bangabandhu was the ray of hope.His resilience and leadership had decided that no force would be able to stop the freedom of Bangladesh, says PM Modi.
It is a matter of pride for Indians that we got the opportunity to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with Gandhi Peace Prize, says PM Narendra Modi in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
PM Narendra Modi wears a 'Mujib Jacket' as he pays tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at a programme in Dhaka.
President Ram Nath Kovind visited Army Hospital (R&R) following chest discomfort this morning. He is undergoing routine check-up and is under observation. His condition is stable: Army Hospital (R&R)
ISSF World Cup: India's Vijayveer Sidhu wins silver medal in men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Veteran journalist and writer Anil Dharker passes away
India's Tejaswini Sawant and Sanjeev Rajput win gold medal in 50m rifle 3 positions mixed team event of shooting World Cup
PM Modi leaves for Bangladesh on two-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bangladesh on Friday on a two-day visit during which he will take part in a wide range of programmes aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries.
Farmers plan another 'historic' Bharat Bandh; Farmers-govt deadlock persists amid polls
With no resolution in sight despite four months of protests and 11 rounds of failed talks with the government, the Samkyukta Kisan Morcha has called another 'Bharat Bandh' on Friday in the middle of the ongoing assembly poll campaign in four states.
Fire at Saudi oil terminal after projectile hit: Energy ministry
A projectile attack sparked a fire at an oil terminal in southern Saudi Arabia, the country's energy ministry said Friday, on the sixth anniversary of a Riyadh-led military intervention in Yemen.
Oxford to test inhaled version of Covid-19 vaccine with 30 volunteers
Oxford University said on Thursday it was launching a study to investigate immune responses of a nasal administration of its Covid-19 vaccine developed with AstraZeneca, with 30 health volunteers aged 18 to 40 for the initial trial.
India, Bangladesh likely to ink at least 5 MoUs during PM Modi's visit: Foreign Minister
India and Bangladesh are expected to sign at least five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of its independence and the birth centenary of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Two dead in massive fire at Mumbai building housing Covid care hospital
A major fire broke out at Dreams Mall in Mumbai's Bhandup in the wee hours of Friday, killing two people, according to a report by ANI. The mall houses Sunrise Hospital, a Covid-19 hospital.