July 24, 2026 7:49 PM

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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns on health grounds

  Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned today, citing health problems, nearly two years before the end of his five-year term. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed accepted the resignation. He will serve as acting president until a new president is elected. Shahabuddin, a former judge an...

July 24, 2026 5:52 PM

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Various safety measures reduce rail accidents: Railways Minister in RS

  Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that safety is accorded the highest priority on Indian Railways. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr Vaishnaw said, as a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accident...

July 24, 2026 7:23 PM

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Andhra records 51% deficit rainfall; farmers advised not to cultivate paddy

  The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Department has said that the El Nino effect has led to a sharp decline in rainfall across the state, resulting in significantly reduced inflows into the Krishna River. Addressing a media conference in Vijayawada today, Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Department Engineer-in-...

July 24, 2026 5:33 PM

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India and Israel conclude negotiations for proposed mutually beneficial FTA

  India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the four-day negotiations, between the 20th and 23rd of this month in New Delhi,  both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed Agreement and continu...

July 24, 2026 5:17 PM

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CCEA approves three dedicated Chemical Parks with Centre-State contributions

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  has approved Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA - Rasayan Scheme for establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks in the country. The Scheme was announced in the Union Budget of 2026-27. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Information a...