Dhaka-Delhi ties to depend on Ganges treaty: Bangladesh minister

DHAKA: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP in Bangladesh on Saturday said future Bangladesh-India relations would largely depend on renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, stressing that a short-term deal would be insufficient.“This treaty must be indefinite and remain effective until replaced by a future agreement,” said BNP secretary general and local govt, rural…

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High-sodium foods linked to rising BP in youngsters, say doctors in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Your daily fix of instant ramen, gobi manchurian and hot chips might be silently contributing to your rising blood pressure, doctors warn, as these sodium-heavy foods can exceed the recommended daily intake in just one meal. With more youngsters being diagnosed with hypertension, doctors say packaged and processed foods are playing a key role…

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Congress close to finalising its key mins in Kerala; Chennithala set for home, Satheesan may retain finance

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress party is close to finalising its key ministers after consultations and reconciliation efforts. CM-designate V D Satheesan, who will assume office on May 18, said he would submit the complete list of the cabinet to the governor on Sunday.Satheesan’s efforts to persuade Ramesh Chennithala to join govt have succeeded in the second…

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Shoe seller arrested from train; planted IED to extort money for STD treatment

The accused, Shivaji Rathod, was nabbed from the general coach of Azad Hind Express by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) following an extensive search operation involving police units from Pune, Akola and ATS teams at multiple railway stations. NAGPUR: A 35-year-old roadside shoe seller from Solapur, now living in Pune, was arrested from a train at…

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