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Amnesty International condemns arrests of Baloch protesters in Pakistan, s
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A global human rights group, Amnesty Asia, condemned the arrests and detention of people who participated in the Baloch protest in Dera Ghazi Khan to raise a voice against the terrorism and brutality against the Baloch people on Monday.
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APAC LNG demand set to boost credit profiles of producers, despite market
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to Fitch Ratings, this upward trajectory in demand is expected to persist in the medium term, with additional support from the markets in South and Southeast Asia, where domestic production struggles to keep pace with rising demand.
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Global chemical companies brace for continued weakness in 2024: Fitch Rati
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to Fitch Ratings, with higher costs impacting regions like Europe and Latin America, producers in Asia, North America, and the Middle East, benefiting from lower production costs, are strategically targeting these markets for exports.
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Revamping tobacco taxation strategies for high-burden Asian countries: ADB
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to ADB, the study aims to evaluate progress, analyse the impact of previous tax recommendations, and propose new measures to further reduce smoking prevalence while supporting revenue mobilization.
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Bhutan honours WHO Regional Director, confers gold medal at its National D
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a video message post the award ceremony, Dr Khetrapal Singh thanked His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk for the award. She said, "As Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia for the last decade, it has been my vision to address priority health issues through eight flagship pro
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Sharekhan by BNP Paribas: Celebrating a Hat-Trick of Prestigious Awards in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, one of India's most respected full-service online brokerage houses, is proud to announce a series of remarkable achievements that solidify its position in the financial services industry. This year, Sharekhan has been Ranke
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India's economic growth surges, defying global challenges: Asian Developme
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to Asian Development Outlook, recent data reveals that India's GDP expanded at a robust rate of 7.1 per cent in the first three quarters of the calendar year, propelled by strong industrial production and substantial investment.
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Subhash Tamang becomes first player from Nepal to win All India amateur go
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Subhash Tamang beat Rohit of India 9 and 7 to win the 122nd edition of the tournament at the iconic Royal Calcutta Golf Club
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Mumbai Khiladis name Aniket Pote as captain for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 26-year-old all-rounder/attacker is one of the most decorated players in the Kho Kho circuit having won gold medals for India including his stellar performance at the Asian Championship earlier this year. Pote's performance in Season 1 has also ensured him a place in the Ultimate Kho Kho
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Bhutan King unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR Project of 1,000 sq km ex
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The proposed land connection from Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar, traversing Assam and Northeast Indian states, extends to Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, forming a dynamic economic corridor that bridges South Asia to Southeast Asia.
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Bangladesh lifts 2023 edition of U19 Asia Cup following 195 run win over U
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangladesh and UAE reached the finals of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U19 Asia Cup, following wins over India and Pakistan in Dubai on Friday.
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Philippines President says "more assertive" China poses challenge to Asian
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr highlighted the significance of addressing the challenges posed by a "more assertive" China, emphasizing the need for the Philippines and its Asian neighbors to devise "new solutions," CNN Philippines reported.
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