In a significant development, Ukraine and the UK signed a loan agreement worth £2.26 billion on Saturday to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities. This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The loan, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s military capability, will be repaid…
As appraisal season approaches, employees in the IT sector eagerly await rewarding salary hikes. However, reports indicate a mixed response from employers and employees regarding the anticipated increments. One notable case is LTIMindtree, a leading multinational information technology services and consulting company in India. The subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has sent shockwaves among its…
In a recent viral video, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to cooperate with the United States on rare-earth minerals. This announcement comes in the wake of a heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. During the video, Putin stated, “We will be open to…
India must sustain an average annual growth rate of 7.8% over the next 22 years to transition into a high-income economy by 2047, according to a World Bank report released on 28 February and reported by The Hindu. The report, titled “India-Country Economic Memorandum: Becoming a High-Income Economy in a Generation,” emphasizes that while the…
Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has issued a strong statement urging cricket boards worldwide to reconsider their participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Pakistan’s exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Inzamam criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) influence over international cricket and highlighted the disparity in the participation…
Virat Kohli marked a significant milestone in his illustrious cricket career, playing his 300th One Day International (ODI) match. His wife, Anushka Sharma, and elder brother, Vikas Kohli, were present in Dubai on Sunday to witness this historic occasion as India faced New Zealand in the final group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy…
Marco Jansen, the ace South African all-rounder, has expressed confidence in his team’s mindset as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. Following a sterling performance against England, where Jansen earned the Player of the Match accolade for his figures of 3/39 and three catches, the Proteas topped Group B and secured…
A Bangladeshi citizen was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a group of smugglers from both sides of the international boundary attacked the border guards, the force said on Saturday. ### Incident Details The BSF reported that one of its personnel was also injured in the attack by…
Agartala, March 1 – Northeast India’s first production centre of the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is set to be established in Tripura. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced this on Saturday after laying the foundation stone of the proposed centre at Purba Laxmibill in Sepahijala District. ### Enhancing Accessibility and Service Delivery The…
Bhutan is poised to receive its first-ever railway connection, thanks to a completed detailed project report (DPR) by Indian Railways. The proposed 69.04-kilometer railway line will link Kokrajhar in Assam, India, to Gelephu, Bhutan, according to a spokesperson from Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ### Project Details and Approval Status The project, estimated to cost ₹3,500…
