Bangladesh’s jute industry losing global edge due to high costs, outdated technology: BJSA chairman
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh’s jute industry is steadily losing its edge in the global market as high production costs, outdated machinery and low productivity continue to drag the sector down, according to Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (BJSA) Chairman Tapash Pramanik. In an interview with ‘The Daily Star’, Pramanik said jute mills in Bangladesh […]
Namibia calls for UN-led response to Venezuela situation
Windhoek, Jan 4 (IANS) Namibia on Sunday called for respect for international law and the sovereignty of Venezuela after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured by the United States. Describing the incident as a “great shock” and a violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and international law, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade […]
Rubio says US is using oil quarantine to pressure Venezuela
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Trump administration is exerting control over Venezuela through economic and maritime pressure centred on the country’s oil industry, rejecting suggestions that Washington is planning a military occupation. In an interview with television channel CBS, Rubio said that Venezuela’s oil sector […]
US Secretary of State urges realism on Venezuela transition
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said expectations of an immediate democratic transition in Venezuela are unrealistic, cautioning against demands for instant elections following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation, Rubio said comparisons with past US interventions were misplaced. “People analyse everything through the […]
After Maduro’s arrest, questions mount over country’s future, says former US envoy to Venezuela
Washington, Jan 4, (IANS) The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces marks a dramatic tactical moment, but former US officials and analysts are warning that the harder and more consequential phase now lies ahead, with major questions unresolved about governance, stability and democratic transition in Venezuela. In opinion pieces published on MSNBC […]
Indian army chief leaves for visits to UAE, Sri Lanka (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Sunday left for an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a key step in strengthening bilateral military and strategic cooperation. After the UAE, the army chief is slated to visit Sri Lanka during his foreign tour, lasting from January […]
Congress forms coordination committee for ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ campaign
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a move to bolster efforts in safeguarding rural employment guarantees, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced the formation of a dedicated Coordination Committee for the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram. The initiative, aimed at overseeing, guiding, and monitoring the campaign’s implementation, comes amid ongoing concerns about the Mahatma Gandhi […]
No compromise on demography and culture of Devbhoomi: CM Dhami at Shabdotsav 2026
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the ‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ on Sunday. Outlining his government’s priorities, the Chief Minister asserted that his administration is committed to preserving the demographic values and cultural identity of Devbhoomi. He also blamed the previous dispensations for the mushrooming illegal constructions, leading to […]
20,000 pregnant women visiting AAP clinics every month, says Punjab minister
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) The Punjab government has decentralised maternal healthcare, with Aam Aadmi Clinics emerging as the new lifeline for expectant mothers, government officials said on Sunday. Within four months of launching a specialised, protocol-driven pregnancy care model, the state has recorded a massive surge in service utilisation, with nearly 20,000 pregnant women visiting […]
Can’t determine our priorities without understanding our identity: Dr Manmohan Vaidya at Shabdotsav 2026
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Dr Manmohan Vaidya, RSS joint general secretary (Sah Sarkaryawah) was one of the distinguished speakers to participate in the final day deliberations of Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 event, held at city’s Major Dhyan Chand stadium. Dr Vaidya emphasised on the importance of inculcating a Swadeshi mindset among people particularly youth and […]
