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World Bank projects Bangladesh’s growth to slow to 3.9% in FY26 amid West Asia conflict

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 8 (ANI): Bangladesh’s economy faces significant challenges with slowing growth and rising poverty for three consecutive years, persistent inflation, stressed banking sector, weak revenue mobilization, and subdued private investment,…

Cabinet approves 1200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric…

Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures’ MD discusses investment opportunities in Telangana with CM Revanth Reddy

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures is exploring potential investment opportunities in Telangana as part of its expanding footprint in India’s defence sector, which was discussed during a…

Delhi Police launch major crackdown against cyber fraudsters in operation CyHawk

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In one of the largest coordinated operations against cybercrime in recent years, Delhi Police have dealt a significant blow to online fraudsters operating from the national…

NTPC signs MoU with Électricite de France (EDF) to explore nuclear power projects in India

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in…

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Goa for CPA Zone Vii conference

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Panaji (Goa) [India], April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Goa on Wednesday to attend the First Conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region,…

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP leader Srikanth Reddy accuses TDP of corruption, slams personal attacks

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Srikanth Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government is “looting public money” in the name of capital development,…

“I am head of the family, and I am nobody for her,” says Rani Kapur amid dispute over RK family trust

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rani Kapur, mother of the late businessman Sunjay Kapur, called herself the “head of the family” and said, “I am nobody for Priya Kapur.” “I am…

Any rate change by RBI would have hurt demand, West Asia uncertainty biggest risk: Partner, Grand Thornton

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged in the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting was appropriate, Vivek Iyer, Partner and…

Char Dham are ‘four pillars of Sanatan Dharma’, stresses preserving sanctity: Badrinath Temple committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Hemant Dwivedi, on Thursday, said that the Char Dham are not only the lifeline of Sanatan Dharma but also…