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32 more Bangladeshis repatriated from Iran amid ongoing conflict
The Business Standard
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July 8, 2025
In light of the escalating conflict in Iran, the second group of Bangladeshi nationals seeking repatriation has arrived safely in Bangladesh today (8 July). The group consists of 32 individuals who had been residing in various parts of Iran, reads...
CU student found dead at Cox’s Bazar beach, 2 others missing
BDNews24
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A Chittagong University student has been found dead while two others have gone missing at a beach in Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred at the beach next to the Himchari Museum on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as KM Sadman Rahman...
US to impose 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods from Aug 1
BDNews24
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After suspending steep tariffs for six months, US President Donald Trump has announced that the country will be imposing a 35 percent tariff on Bangladeshi goods. The announcement came on Monday as the US sent letters to 14 countries informing...
Watch viral video: This overcrowded train in Bangladesh was begging for mercy, until this happened!
Orissa Post
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July 8, 2025
If you thought Indian trains had a tough job, wait until you see this one. A viral video reportedly from Bangladesh is doing rounds online — and it’s equal parts terrifying and unbelievable. The clip shows a train so overcrowded that not only are...
Moment stunned tourists watch on as dozens of migrants leap off a boat and run up popular beach on Greek holiday island
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Dozens of migrants were seen in shocking footage leaping off a boat and running onto a beach in front of tourists on a Greek holiday island. Greek authorities have rescued more than 500 migrants off the country’s southern islands of Crete and...
Bangladesh, Unicef launch nationwide SKILFO
United News of Bangladesh
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The government of Bangladesh and Unicef on Saturday marked a ‘significant milestone’ in education for out-of-school adolescents, with the successful completion of the Skill-Focused Literacy for Out-of-School Adolescents (SKILFO) pilot project. The...
Solo Camping for Two episode 1: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
According to the anime's official platforms, Solo Camping for Two episode 1 is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 12:30 am JST on Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks. Afterward, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll and...
Bird strikes threaten aircraft safety in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Post
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The risk of bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing is growing alarmingly at airports across Bangladesh particularly at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka , raising concerns over a potential aviation disaster....
These Are The Places With The Most Travel Fraud In 2025
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
In today’s world, you don’t even have to leave your couch to fall victim to fraud. But for those who travel, the risk increases significantly. While fake passport, visa, and TSA PreCheck websites are on the rise, credit card scams remain among the...
Haryana-based Jyoti Malhotra, accused of espionage, was invited by Kerala tourism last year: RTI reveals
Business Today
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July 7, 2025
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old Haryana-based travel vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, visited Kerala last year as part of an official state tourism promotion campaign on government invitation, according to information obtained...
BCCI called ‘double standards’ after Asia Cup 2025 nod for India vs Pakistan; ‘can't change your stance every few weeks’
Mint
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July 27, 2025
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), calling it ‘double standards’ for giving a green light for the high-profile Indo-Pak cricket match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to be held...
UPSC Key: India-UK FTA, Chola emperor Rajendra I and Genetically modified agricultural products
The Indian Express
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July 27, 2025
Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story...
Japan, S Korea face 25% tariffs
BDNews24
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US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...
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Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan, toured Kerala on govt invite to boost tourism: RTI
Firstpost
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July 7, 2025
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel vlogger from Haryana who was recently arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, had previously worked with the Kerala Tourism Department as part of an official digital campaign, a newly released RTI response...
Pakistan Spy Jyoti Malhotra Was Hired By Kerala Tourism, Reveals RTI
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 10:08 IST According to the RTI reply, Malhotra travelled extensively through key tourist circuits, including Kannur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Alappuzha, and Munnar, documenting her experiences. Jyoti Malhotra shared...
Kerala Government Funded Travel Blogger Now Accused Of Pakistan Espionage, RTI Documents Reveal
The Hans India
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July 7, 2025
A travel blogger currently detained on espionage charges had her Kerala tourism trip entirely sponsored by the state government, according to official documents obtained through Right to Information requests. Jyoti Malhotra, who operated the...
'Pakistan Spy' Jyoti Malhotra Was Hired By Kerala Tourism For Influencer Campaign, Reveals RTI
Free Press Journal
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July 7, 2025
'Pakistan Spy' Jyoti Malhotra Was Hired By Kerala Tourism For Influencer Campaign, Reveals RTI | File Photo Haryana: A shocking revelation emerged in the ongoing espionage case involving Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel vlogger from Haryana,...
Bird strikes threaten aircraft safety in Bangladesh; monitoring system lies inoperative
United News of Bangladesh
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The risk of bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing is growing alarmingly at airports across Bangladesh particularly at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka , raising concerns over a potential aviation disaster....
'There's an arrogance to the way they move around the city': is it time for digital nomads like me to leave Lisbon?
The Guardian
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July 27, 2025
For the past five years, I’ve lived in a flat in a four-storey apartment building standing atop a hill in the pastel-hued district of Lapa, Lisbon. I work from my desk at home, with a view of palm fronds outside the window as I dial into Zooms...
Stock market surges after holidays
United News of Bangladesh
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Trading at the country’s stock exchanges began on a positive note following a three-day holiday, with both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessing notable gains in the opening hour on Monday. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index...