The United States has issued a 60‑day sanctions waiver allowing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil, marking the most significant shift in Washington–Tehran energy policy in years. The move follows what officials described as “encouraging” early rounds of US–Iran talks in Switzerland, attended by mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. The waiver, valid until […]
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun a significant diplomatic mission to China, marking the second leg of his first overseas tour since taking office in February. The visit follows a two‑day stop in Malaysia, where Rahman held talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and oversaw the signing of multiple cooperation instruments. His China trip
CHURAIBARI (Assam border): Police intercepted a vehicle at the Churaibari border checkpoint and arrested two persons, including the driver, on charges of allegedly smuggling intoxicating cough syrup concealed in jeans pockets, officials said. According to police, a routine check at the border post led to the seizure of 1,200 bottles of Escuf cough syrup, a
SONAMURA: Sonamura police on Monday recovered and returned 23 lost mobile phones to their owners, in a special drive aimed at recovering public property and strengthening trust in policing services. The recovered handsets were formally handed over to their owners at the Sonamura police station office by Sepahijala District Additional SP Rajib Sutradhar. According to
VIDISHA (MP): A heart-wrenching scene unfolded outside a Re-NEET examination centre in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, after a female student was denied entry for arriving slightly late, with a video of the incident circulating widely on social media. According to the video, the girl broke down in tears upon finding the gate closed to her. Her
SABROOM: A domestic dispute involving allegations of an extramarital affair turned violent in Sabroom subdivision over the weekend, leaving two people injured and triggering a police complaint. According to a complaint filed by Mithun Chowdhury, his wife, Sampriti Das, had been staying at her parental home while he worked in Maharashtra. He alleged that she
PANISAGAR: The MGNREGA Engineering Technical Department in Panisagar subdivision has come under scrutiny following allegations of irregular staff attendance and substance abuse during office hours, with residents accusing the administration of turning a blind eye. Locals alleged that several employees of the department remain absent during designated working hours, disrupting routine official work. More seriously,
UDAIPUR: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu undertook an extensive tour of Udaipur subdivision on Monday, visiting schools and children’s homes to review facilities and interact directly with students and residents. The Governor was accompanied throughout by Gomati District Magistrate Rinku Lather, Additional SP Rishabh, and senior officials from the Education and Social Welfare departments. At
KHOWAI: Police detained another Bangladeshi national from the Dhalabil area in Khowai on Sunday night, even as security has been tightened across border belts to check infiltration. The detained youth was identified as Mona Kumar Das, 30, son of Biren Chandra Das, a resident of Rangpur district in Bangladesh. According to police, local residents first
CHARILAM: Multiple people were injured after three vehicles collided head-on in the Bonkumari area of Charilam on Monday, allegedly while one driver attempted to overtake another. According to eyewitnesses, the collision occurred when a vehicle tried to overtake another on the stretch, leading to a chain crash involving a third vehicle coming from the opposite
