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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh will not be represented at the BRICS summit in any official capacity, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Humaiun Kobir on Thursday (September 10, 2026). Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, Mr. Kobir said that India had invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in…
Services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and administrative work were hit at branches of most public sector banks. File | Photo Credit: Venkatachalapathy C Banking services, especially at public sector banks across the country, were impacted on Friday (September 11, 2026) after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called a nationwide strike…
U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the stage on the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday (September 10, 2026), imploring the crowd to “go out and vote” to save his party’s majorities in Congress. Mr. Trump praised his own Vice President J.D. Vance, who delivered a keynote speech…
In an era of profound geopolitical flux, the global maritime industry is navigating a boom in shipbuilding as nations seek to secure their supply chains. India stands at a critical juncture, poised to reclaim its historic legacy as a formidable shipbuilding power. Shipping and Shipbuilding: The Engines of India’s Economy offers an incisive and authoritative…
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Bayern’s Harry Kane, third from left bottom, scores his side’s second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Bayern Munich and Bodo Glimt in Munich, Germany on September 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Manchester United is back to winning ways in the Champions League, Como made itself at home with a…
U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November U.S. midterm elections. “I don’t believe in the word ‘regret.’ You can always question yourself a little bit,” Mr. Trump said in an…
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Light to moderate rain over the past 24 hours has brought much-needed relief to residents of Visakhapatnam, who had been grappling with heat through September. The rainfall, triggered by the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, has so far remained largely moderate, but the continuous drizzle has provided a welcome respite from the soaring…
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Actor and film director Balaji Patturaj, popularly known as RJ Balaji. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai is my home. I was born here. I grew up here. I have lived all my life here. This city has made me brave, smart and kind. It has made me who I am today. When I was…
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Weak trends in global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors’ sentiment. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (September 11, 2026) on soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Weak trends in global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors’…
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This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 27 paise to 95.79 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (September 11, 2026) driven by elevated crude oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows. Forex traders said while record foreign exchange reserves, active Reserve Bank intervention, and…
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