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Punjab FM Harpal Cheema accuses central govt of attacking federalism, says
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Cheema said a Central Committee report has clearly stated that ₹23,000 crore is pending against the central government towards MNREGA wages and material costs.
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Pak: Rawalpindi authorities fail to curb pollution from non-compliant bric
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
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Retirement tops Indian household's priorities, but readiness slumps: Surve
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The new retirement landscape of India is undergoing a significant transformation as households pivot from long-term wealth creation toward immediate financial survival.
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China's Hainan Free Trade Port faces rising costs, scepticism over 'Freedo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creat
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India emerges as strategic long-term growth market amid Asia's AI and infr
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption, according to HSBC's Investment Outlook Q1 2026-Resilience in a Transforming World.
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Customisable Health Insurance Plans: A Lifestyle-based Personalisation Cho
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 29: Health insurance has become an essential pillar of financial security in India, enabling individuals and families to manage rising medical costs while protecting long-term savings. As awareness around healthcare planning and financial protection gro
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Dream of buying Rs 50 lakh homes fades as developers go premium: Report
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Housing finance experts and lenders speaking at the conference said developers are no longer willing to build homes priced below Rs 50 lakh, citing high land costs, thinner margins and reduced policy incentives under the revamped Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) framework.
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Rising living costs persist despite official claims of economic stability
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite government claims of economic stabilisation, the reality for millions of Pakistanis over the past year tells a far more troubling story. While official data suggests inflation has eased, everyday expenses continue to rise sharply, squeezing household budgets across the country, as re
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Pakistan: Post-strike congestion at Karachi port drives up freight costs,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The flow of import and export containers at various terminals in Karachi Port has not returned to its usual state, even after a week following the conclusion of the goods transporters' 10-day strike, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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Import curbs on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke raise steel prices in India: GT
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"While the government protects domestic steelmakers through high safeguard and anti-dumping duties and Quality Control Orders on finished steel imports, it simultaneously restricts access to Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (LAM Coke), a non-substitutable input that accounts for 35-40% of steel pr
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Flight bookings emerge as most preferred use of credit card reward points
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The study found that nearly one-third (32%) of all reward points redeemed by SaveSage users were used for flights or airline mile transfers, reflecting growing awareness of high-value redemptions amid rising travel costs. In total, users redeemed Rs 850 crore worth of credit card reward poin
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Orange Biotech Private Limited Offers High-Return PCD Pharma Franchise Opp
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ambala (Haryana) [India], December 25: Orange Biotech Private Limited is a pharmaceutical company based in Ambala, Haryana, and today announced the expansion of its PCD pharma franchise in India. It is developed to assist distributors, medical representatives, and independent entrepreneurs w
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