Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, said on Tuesday that establishing human rights and freedom of speech remains one of his prime goals as the country's minority communities, especially Hindus, continue to face horrendous acts of violence and vandalism since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister on August 5. Aug 13, 2024
India 2nd only to US in number of banks covered under deposit insurance: RBI Dy Governor

India Ranks Second Globally in Deposit Insurance Coverage

In a recent global conference held in Jaipur, India, on August 13, 2024, RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra announced that India's Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has extended coverage to 1,997 banks. Aug 13, 2024
India faces a severe organ wastage crisis, say experts

India's Organ Wastage Crisis: A Call for Action

India is struggling with a severe organ wastage crisis, with a significant number of vital organs lost annually due to a lack of awareness, deep-rooted superstitions, and myths, according to experts. Aug 13, 2024
Kolkata doctor's rape & murder: Questions raised in court over communication goof-up

Kolkata doctor's rape & murder: Questions raised in court over communication goof-up

Amid the nation-wide outrage over the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College last week, questions were raised in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday over the communication goof-up on the part of the hospital authorities, including keeping the victim's parents waiting for information even after her bruised body was found at the seminar room on the morning of August 9. Aug 13, 2024
Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday. Aug 12, 2024