DHAKA: National identity (NID) registration wing of Election Commission has officially “locked” the NID cards of former PM Sheikh Hasina and nine of her family members.The action was taken through a formal letter dated April 16, signed by ASM Humayun Kabir, director general of the wing.Besides Hasina, the administration has locked the NID cards of…
Former Pakistan cricket coach Jason Gillespie (Reuters Photo) On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) countered the allegations made by Jason Gillespie, the former red-ball head coach for the national men’s team, regarding the alleged non-payment of his dues. The PCB stated that Gillespie himself had ‘abruptly’ terminated his contract. In an official statement, the…
Monday’s session added about Rs 6.25 lakh crore to investors’ wealth, with BSE‘s marketcapitalisation now at Rs 425.9 lakh crore. This, in effect, lifted BSE’s market cap above the $5 trillion mark again. The last time BSE’s market cap was at this level was on January 20 this year. Source link
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to allow students, who had cleared their Class 12 exams in 2023, to participate in JEE-Advanced 2025 for securing admissions in the prestigious IITs. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih observed the matter was in the policy…
Pope Francis A day after Easer, Vatican News announced on April 21, 2025, that Pope Francis has passed away. “Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta,” their tweet read. Remembering the late Pope Francis, here we list some of…
AriesToday, you can expect strong support from your family members. There may be growth opportunities for your family business, leading to an improved social status. You might also be considering expanding your family by welcoming a new child, which can strengthen the bond between family members. Students should explore scholarship options for higher studies.TaurusA more…
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra. (Image: X) Neeraj Chopra has been there, done that. He’s a two-time Olympic medallist. He’s a world champion. He’s a Diamond League meet winner. He’s won golds at Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Asian Championships, South Asian Games, Paavo Nurmi Games and World U-20 Championships. He’s been recognised with a…
US President Donald Trump‘s renewed attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the central bank’s independence are stirring market uncertainty, contributing to the US dollar hitting a three-year low.The ICE U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major foreign currencies, fell to 97.92 on Monday, marking its lowest level since…
People are hoping for a new start. KOLKATA: The West Bengal School Service Commission has started the process of conducting fresh examination for teachers in state-run and state-aided schools, an official said on Saturday. The process began on Friday in the wake of the Supreme Court order on April 17 to initiate a fresh recruitment…
Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025. Known for his humility, compassion, and outspoken views on poverty and climate change, Francis left behind a powerful legacy. But behind this news lies a medical condition that not many are familiar with — bilateral…
