- Monday, February 24, 2025
GROWING at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “What we have been observing for quite…
A tragic fire occurred on a crowded train in Dhaka on Tuesday (19), resulting in the loss of at least four lives. Bangladesh police have alleged that opposition activists deliberately sabotaged the train, linking the incident to the upcoming general elections. Dhaka railway police chief Anwar Hossain said the victims…
Mobilising Hindu-Americans is crucial for president Joe Biden’s potential re-election next year, suggests prominent Indian-American fundraiser for the Democratic Party. This emphasis comes in light of the administration facing discontent from Muslim-Americans amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ramesh Kapur, a Massachusetts-based political fundraiser who was in Washington to attend the winter…
Facing separation due to stringent income thresholds in the UK, multinational families are preparing legal action against what they regard as a “cruel and inhumane” policy. The government’s decision to elevate the income threshold for family reunification, requiring individuals to earn £38,700 instead of the previous £18,600 starting next spring,…
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (17) said that the BNP and its allies cannot secure public support through arson attacks and killings, as the country prepares for the January 7 general elections. The opposition parties are calling for these elections to take place under an interim non-partisan government.…
SAJJAN JINDAL, the chairman of Indian steel-to-power conglomerate JSW Group has denied an allegation of rape, saying he will cooperate with an ongoing investigation. “Mr. Sajjan Jindal denies these false and baseless allegations. He is committed to providing full cooperation throughout the investigation,” a representative for Jindal said in a…
PRIME minister Rishi Sunak hailed his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni’s approach to tackling illegal migration, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia. The two leaders held formal talks at Meloni’s office on Saturday (16) and the British Conservative…
A STRONG literary year was filled with stunning stories written by skilled south Asian authors from around the world. They explored diverse themes, ideas, emotions, time periods, characters, and journeys in a marvellous melting pot of books that opened windows into new worlds. Eastern Eye decided to celebrate some of these great…
PAKISTAN’S jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, used an audio clip generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to address supporters in the first event of its kind in the politics of the south Asian nation, though marred by internet disruptions. The audio, played over a photograph of Khan during an internet…
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik on Saturday (16), adopted a vision document aimed at bolstering cooperation in approximately 10 crucial sectors. Their “productive” discussions focused on reviving India-Oman strategic ties and emphasised the need to swiftly conclude a comprehensive economic partnership…
