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Flash floods wreak havoc in eastern Afghanistan, 3 dead
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurrin
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PM Modi arrives in UK; visit to bolster economic, tech, defence ties
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday in the first leg of his two-nation visit with the two countries poised to further strengthen bilateral ties by signing Free Trade Agreement.
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Economic activity firm over good kharif prospects, strong services sector,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Economic activity in India held up, with improving kharif agricultural season prospects, continuation of strong momentum in the services sector and modest growth in industrial activity, said RBI in its monthly bulletin.
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Delhi HC grants bail to Newsclick's Prabir Purkayastha in EOW, ED cases
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Prabir Purkayastha, the Editor-in-Chief and founder of digital news outlet NewsClick, in relation to two separate investigations--one by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning alleged money laundering, and another by the
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BSAC exposes alarming education crisis in Balochistan: Over 70% of schools
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BSAC representatives stated that over 70% of schools throughout Balochistan are entirely non-operational, with literacy rates falling below 40%. The information was shared during an informative briefing event held at the Quetta Press Club.
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Japan's 2025 Defence White Paper flags China as 'Greatest Strategic Challe
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This white paper scrutinises CRINK, a loosely connected bloc that some observers refer to as the "Axis of Upheaval." Although not a formal alliance, the rising diplomatic, military, and economic collaboration among these four nations is perceived as a significant threat to the rules-based in
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New Income Tax Bill to promote MSMEs; enable youth to start new businesses
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The impact of simplifying the Income Tax Act will be on youth who want to start new businesses, small businesses, MSMEs, or states where inequalities have arisen due to some reason, so that there can be equality in that. There are multiple things, some small changes to revolutionary chan
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"If not for India, we would have gone default": Former Maldives President
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He said India's financial help during challenging times had played a critical role in maintaining the island nation's economic stability.
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US lawmaker warns against H20 chip sales to China, vows US dominance in gl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Semiconductors, AI, quantum computing aren't just economic assets. They're the backbone of national security, diplomacy, and global power," asserted Moolenaar, according to the release by SCCCP.
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Business Optimism Index for Q3 2025 declines, but sub-indices indicate res
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23: Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, released the Business Optimism Index (BOI) for Q3 2025, which declined to 117--marking a 2.3% decline over the previous quarter. The modest decline was driven by a fall in
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Taiwan's Export Growth Expected to Slow in H2 2025 post U.S. Tariffs
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's export momentum is projected to decelerate in the latter half of 2025, following a strong performance earlier in the year, according to the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs. The anticipated slowdown is largely attributed to upcoming U.S. tariff increases, as reported by Focus Tai
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White House announces US-Indonesia framework for Reciprocal Trade deal
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States and Indonesia have agreed on a framework to negotiate a Reciprocal Trade Agreement that will boost market access, reduce tariffs, and strengthen cooperation on digital trade, labor rights, and environmental standards. The deal aims to deepen bilateral economic ties and s
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