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I-Day: Major announcements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi; focus on employment, innovation & nuclear program

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In his 12th Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered bold announcements that indicate India is poised to make significant progress into the ... Read More


Ahead of polls, PWD cleared road works worth 4 times the budget

India, Aug. 15 -- Ahead of the assembly polls in November 2024, the state public works department (PWD) gave administrative approval for roads worth Rs.64,000 crore, against its annual budgetary provi... Read More


Over 4,000 large taxpayers yet to complete FIRS e-invoicing system onboarding - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that over 1,000 large taxpayers have successfully onboarded and commenced integration on its new electronic invoicing (e-inv... Read More


ED freezes rRs.r110 crore linked to illegal betting platform Parimatch

India, Aug. 15 -- The Mumbai unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen Rs.110 crore lying in mule bank accounts in connection with a money-laundering probe into Cyprus-based illegal betting ... Read More


Potential Recalibration

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Prime Minister's announcement of GST 2.0 from the Red Fort is more than just a fiscal adjustment - it is a signal of intent to recalibrate India's tax architecture for the ne... Read More


In I-Day speech, PM Modi stresses on self-reliance, national security

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Atmanirbharta (self reliance) is the foundation of Viksit Bharat (developed India) and over-dependence on foreign powers can cloud freedom itself, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sa... Read More


Prabowo praises DPR's role in ensuring equitable budget efficiency

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto stated that the House of Representatives (DPR) has played a crucial role in helping the government achieve equitable efficiency in the state budget, in l... Read More


Oil transportation from Ctg to Dhaka via pipeline begins tomorrow

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- The first-ever fuel oil transportation from Chattogram to Dhaka through a newly constructed oil pipeline is set to begin tomorrow (Saturday). The construction of the country's first... Read More


Virgin Boys out on OTT: When, where to stream Mithraaw Sharma's adult comedy

India, Aug. 15 -- Virgin Boys is a surprise hit in Telugu this 2025. Not many even knew that such a film had been released, but ever since it hit the screens, it impressed its target audience and ende... Read More


Paradise under pressure: Semporna's tourism boom bites back

SEMPORNA, Aug. 15 -- Once a rugged coastal town, Semporna has transformed into a thriving hub for tourists, with thousands arriving daily to explore the pristine islands off Sabah's east coast. An es... Read More