The World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Friday, issued a renewed call for urgent and coordinated action to tackle the rising burden of diabetes, which now affects more than 279 million adults in the region--nearly one-third of the glob
Hyundai Glovis Co., South Korea's largest car carrier, has received a major relief after the United States government decided to suspend its vessel port-entry fee sanctions for one year. The decision spares the company from an annual burden of around 200 billion won (USD 137.2 million), as p
He further added that economic challenges continue to burden the country, citing slow growth, unemployment, and inaction from the government despite repeated demands from the Opposition.
The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates on Thursday and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs officials to consider applicants ineligible if their health conditions or age could make them a potential "public charge", meaning someone who might rely on pu
Despite higher tax filings and a 15.7% tax-to-GDP ratio, Pakistan's taxation system remains weak. Many returns report zero income, salaried workers bear the largest burden, and exemptions weaken revenue. Experts say real progress requires genuine compliance, broader taxation of the wealthy a
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that the Government remains committed to strengthening India's DeepTech ecosystem, enhancing Ease of Doing Business, reducing compliance burden, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship at a roundtable held in Bengaluru.
Thousands of farmers gathered in Sudamda village of Surendranagar on Friday, raising their voices against the BJP government's crackdown on those demanding their rights.
Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes that being relieved of the captaincy burden could turn into an asset for veteran opener Rohit Sharma during his return to the international circuit in the first ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 14: One night in Bengaluru, the city's "silence zones" roar louder than they should. Noise monitors show levels near 57.8 decibels, well above the legal cap. On the morning, a pump in Mumbai resets to over Rs. 100 a litre for petrol. For many Indian commut
Under the initiative, successful candidates will have the opportunity to obtain five-year work visas in Japan, earning salaries of up to Rs 2 lakh per month. The cost of training will be shared between the state and Japanese governments, significantly reducing the financial burden on stud
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Saturday that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government ensured that the surge in global fertiliser prices did not impact Indian farmers.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading general insurance companies, announced the launch of its flagship retail health insurance product - Health Alpha. Designed for unlimited flexibility and over 50 coverage options, Health Alpha embodies the