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DWP issues State Pension Triple Lock update
Under the Triple Lock system, the New and Basic State Pensions rise annually by the highest of either average earnings growth from May to July, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation up to September, or a minimum of 2.5%. It's projected that during...
Rangamati mourns death of Ukya Ching Marma in Milestone plane crash
A pall of gloom descended in Rajasthali of Rangamati district, as they prepare to receive the body of Ukya Ching Marma, a student of Milestone School and College, who died in the tragic fighter jet crash in Uttara, only to return wrapped in a...

Fact Check: Madrasa students in Bangladesh attack teachers after failing exams? No, here’s what happened
Using this lead, we searched for news reports related to Cambrian High School in Chakaria and found a Dainik Shiksha report published on July 12. The report shared a screenshot from the viral video. The title reads, ‘Teacher beaten, what happened...

After Mamata Banerjee, All India Trinamool Congress raises alarm over reported demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday raised strong objections over reports of the demolition of celebrated filmmaker Satyajit Ray's family home in Bangladesh. The ancestral home of writer-editor Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury in...

The Rise of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Tarique Rahman
The stature of Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has grown in recent years, especially after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024. During his official visit to London on June 10-13,...

Meghalaya House in Bengaluru to be operational by December: Education Minister
Shillong, July 16: The Meghalaya House in Bengaluru is expected to serve as a vital support centre for residents of the state living in the city, providing accommodation, assistance, and a point of contact with the state government. The...

Delhi Police detain illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in twin operations
Delhi Police detained seven Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations across Dwarka and South West Districts. The undocumented migrants, including two women and a minor, were handed over to the FRRO. Deportation proceedings have been initiated...

Seven Bangladeshi Illegal Immigrants Detained In Delhi, Deportation Process Underway
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) In two separate operations carried out by Delhi Police, seven Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the national capital have been apprehended and handed over to immigration authorities for...

'They'll be the first to scream if...': Sanjeev Sanyal on demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh
Economist and historian Sanjeev Sanyal recently took to social media to share his take on the demolition of filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh. The century-old ancestral house of Satyajit Ray's family in Mymensingh, Bangladesh,...

India tells Dhaka to 'reconsider' Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home demolition in Bangladesh, offers help to repair
The ancestral home of legendary filmmaker and Oscar winner Satyajit Ray in Bangladesh faces demolition to make way for a new semi-concrete building. This prompted a response from the Indian government, New Delhi stepped in and urged Dhaka to...

Plastic dependency: The environmental cost of food delivery in Bangladesh
Over the last couple of years, cities in Bangladesh have seen a rapid growth in online food delivery services. From local catering houses to global fast food chains, everything is a matter of a tap away. However, the unchecked use of single-use...

India Offers To Restore Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home After Demolition Order In Bangladesh
Last Updated:July 15, 2025, 23:07 IST The Indian government on Tuesday reminded the Bangladesh interim government that renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ancestral is a symbol of Bangla Rennaissance. India has offered to restore, reconstruct and...

Rail link to Baghmara could transform M’laya’s economy: Rakkam A Sangma
CORRESPONDENT SHILLONG: A railway connection to Baghmara could unlock massive economic potential for Meghalaya - boosting trade with Bangladesh, creating employment, and accelerating industrial growth in tourism, transport, and agriculture....

India Regrets Demolition of Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home in Bangladesh, Offers Help for Restoration
India expressed regret over the demolition of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and offered to help restore it. The government urged Bangladesh to reconsider the plan, citing the site's cultural and historic value. New...

‘Profound Regret’: MEA Urges Bangladesh To Save Satyajit Ray’s Home, Mamata Says Demolition ‘Heartbreaking’
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the reported demolition of the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The residence originally belonged to Ray’s...
Prof Yunus calls for unity to build ‘New Bangladesh’ inspired by July martyrs
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called on all citizens to unite in building a new Bangladesh, inspired by the ideals of the July martyrs who dreamt of a nation free from discrimination, corruption and autocracy. "With renewed determination,...

Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home in Bangladesh Faces Demolition | India Steps In to Rebuild | News18
| Satyajit Ray ancestral home in Bangladesh is being demolished to replace it with new semi concrete structure, Indian government has stepped in to help with rebuilding the property In a shocking development, the ancestral home of legendary...

Air Force: MiG-21 jets to be replaced by Tejas Mk1A by September
New Delhi The Indian Air Force will be phasing out phasing out its MiG 21 fighter jet aircraft by September 2025, and replace them with the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A, defence officials said on Tuesday. First inducted in 1963, these...

Sports News | 15th DGC Junior/Sub-Junior Golf Tournament 2025 Kickstarts from Tuesday in Delhi
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): The 15th Delhi Golf Club (DGC) Junior/Sub-Junior Golf Tournament 2025, started on Tuesday at the iconic Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi. Over 180 golfers, aged between 6 and 22 years, will participate in this...

Journey of MiG-21 that won wars, but was always under accident cloud
Indian Air Force MiG-21 retirement: The Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets — which have helped India win wars but also earned the dubious label of ‘the flying coffin’ due to several fatal accidents — are set to be phased out of service in...