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The Teesta begins in the Himalayas and flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. Bangladesh does not want its relations with India to suffer because of the long-running dispute over sharing the waters of the Teesta river, country’s water resources minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said.Speaking at a seminar in Dhaka on Sunday, Anee said Bangladesh recognised India as a friendly neighbour but wanted New Delhi to consider Dhaka’s interests while pursuing its own.”The neighbouring country is a friendly country. They have to think that while they have their interests, we also have ours,” news agency PTI reported citing…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced a sweeping overhaul of its national team of office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, ahead of upcoming assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha contest.Party leaders described the newly constituted team as a blend of administrative experience, youth, geographic diversity and social inclusion.Also read: Nitin Nabin resets BJP team with fresh faces & poll prosHigh-profile omissions, comebacksThe list features several notable changes. Amit Malviya was left out of the new team after serving as the BJP’s IT cell head for 11 years, while Ram Madhav and Smriti Irani returned to prominent roles after…
Sinus troubles are a common occurrence during the monsoon season. However, for the untrained individual, it is difficult to ascertain whether it is the result of monsoon sinusitis or seasonal cold.Also Read | Pulmonologist Dr Harish Verma shares 5 lung cancer symptoms people mistake for lifestyle issuesIn an interaction with HT Lifestyle, ENT expert Dr Shilpi Budhiraja, explained the differences between the two conditions and shared what triggers the monsoon sinusitis and when to seek the help of medical professionals.Key differences between monsoon sinusitis and seasonal coldMonsoon sinusitis: Dr Budhiraja described the condition as a prolonged inflammation of the paranasal…
US’ Department of War orders 30 universities to review foreign academic, financial tiesWashington DC [US]: The US Department of War has issued formal notifications to 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to immediately conduct comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern.According to the Department, the notifications cover active institutional ties and collaborations with foreign entities identified under Section 1286 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), as well as organisations associated with rebranded Confucius Institutes.The action, led by the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering,…
Tamil star Suriya is enjoying a positive phase in his career as, after the grand success of ‘Karuppu’, his latest film ‘Vishwanath and Sons’, which was released on Friday, is also seeing a solid run at the box office. The movie had a good weekend, and as per the live numbers, it is continuing to have a decent run even during the mid-weekdays.Vishwanath And Sons Movie Review‘Vishwanath and Sons’ live numbersAccording to live numbers at the trade analyst Sacnilk, ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ has collected over Rs 1.22 crore on Day 5. The film is running across 2,377 with an occupancy…
Indian currency notes. Photo credit: Reuters MUMBAI: The US banknote, the most ubiquitous currency in the world used in everything from drug deals to legally accepted tender in multiple countries, falls short of the rupee when it comes to circulation numbers. RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said there are three times as many rupee banknotes in circulation as US dollar bills and nearly six times as many as euro notes. While the number of notes is determined by multiple factors, including GDP growth, inflation and interest rates, the RBI is trying to contain the cost of currency by extending…
Beth Chamberlin, who played her on-screen mother in the US soap opera Guiding Light for three years, described her as “the most brilliant child actor I’ve ever seen”.”The things she could do, the way she could remember 20+ pages of dialogue, day after day,” she posted online, external.”Even on days where the director would come out between dress [rehearsal] and tape and make huge cuts to the scenes, Hayden, never once forgot a line or missed her blocking. The adults would, but not Hayden.”I felt blessed to work with her. And always perfect in her playing of the scene.”Panettiere’s final…
‘Platoon-level weapon’ (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: The Bihar government has told the Supreme Court that a constable deployed during student protests in Siwan fired four rounds from an AK-47 only after he was “trapped and surrounded by protesters.”A video showing a policeman firing an AK-47 during the protests went viral, triggering widespread outrage and backlash.The Samrat Choudhary government said the firing was directed into the air and did not injure any protesters.The government’s response was filed before the apex court in connection with petitions alleging excessive police force during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student movement.According to…
Maharashtra is pursuing UNESCO recognition for Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi traditions. MUMBAI: Maharashtra is seeking UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for two of its biggest public traditions, i.e., Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi, with the state government planning initiatives to strengthen their case for inclusion on the list.The move comes after Deepavali was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2025. The list seeks to safeguard “living heritage”, traditions, knowledge, skills and cultural expressions passed down through generations and kept alive by communities.Ganeshotsav’s historical significanceGanesh worship has deep historical roots in Maharashtra and was patronised by the Peshwas. In 1893,…
Progress is being made on Ahmedabad Metro’s Phase III expansion AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad Metro’s proposed Phase III expansion is moving beyond approvals and into physical preparation, with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) initiating pre-construction activity including utility shifting along key stretches of the corridor.Four utility-shifting packages worth Rs 35.81 crore are among the first visible steps towards clearing the alignment for the next phase of construction.The utility-shifting work covers critical urban services, including water, electricity, gas, sewerage and telecom. The exercise is significant as these services need to be relocated or protected before the main civil construction can begin.The Phase III…