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Implementation delays persist in major government infrastructure project

Rawalpindi, Jan. 1 -- Despite the passage of six months in the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, work on the strategically important Soan-Sihala-Kahuta Road remains alarmingly sluggish, raising serious con... Read More


ISMA says GST rationalisation on flex-fuel vehicles, crucial for ethanol ecosystem

India, Jan. 1 -- By Kaushal Verma New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): The GST rationalisation on flex-fuel vehicles and higher ethanol blends should be addressed to in the upcoming Union Budget to su... Read More


GIFT Nifty suggests flat opening for equities; major Asian markets shut on account of holiday

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures were up 1.50 points, indicating a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold sh... Read More


Ten years on Brexits economic and political costs still haunt Britain

Bangladesh, Jan. 1 -- In 2026, the United Kingdom will quietly pass a milestone that few of its political architects once imagined would be marked by such widespread regret: the tenth anniversary of t... Read More


Mowgli out on OTT: Where to watch Roshan Kanakala's romantic drama online

India, Jan. 1 -- Mowgli is Roshan Kanakala's new film that hit the screens on December 13, 2025, and ended as a huge flop at the box office. Sandeep Raj of Color Photo fame directed the film, which is... Read More


Biman's profit jumps 178pc with Tk 7.85 billion gain

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh's state-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines posted a net profit of Tk 7.85 billion (Tk 785.21 crore) in fiscal 2024-25, nearly tripling its earnings from a year earlier... Read More


Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise duties and a new cess regime from Febru... Read More


Pathirana's INR 18 cr can beat Green's INR 25.20 cr: How IPL 2026's costliest player might earn less

India, Jan. 1 -- Cameron Green's INR25.20-crore IPL 2026 auction headline looks like a financial knockout. Comparatively, Matheesha Pathirana's INR18-crore buy looks smaller. But once you follow the ... Read More


These HP LaserJet printers are optimal for quick printing at home and office

India, Jan. 1 -- Fast, dependable printing still matters at home and in office settings, especially when documents need to be ready without delay. HP LaserJet printers have built a reputation around s... Read More


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today on the New Year 2026

Buy or sell stocks, Jan. 1 -- The Indian stock market steps into the first trading session of 2026 on a cautiously optimistic note, set against a globally quiet backdrop as most major international ma... Read More