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Best of the Week: Why India's plate is crowded with carbs

New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Over the past few months, I've been trying to eat healthier. But before making any drastic changes to my diet-which, to be honest, once included everything from fries to instant ... Read More


Nghe An attracts nearly 870 million USD in FDI over nine months

Nghe An, Oct. 11 -- The central province of Nghe An saw 869.1 million USD in newly registered and additional foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first nine months of 2025, a relatively encourag... Read More


Govt explains regional budget cuts, urges better fiscal alignment

Jakarta, Oct. 11 -- State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that regional leaders have been briefed on the reduction in budget transfers to regions (TKD), which has caused concern in recent we... Read More


Government has faith in judiciary: VN Vasavan as Kerala HC orders SIT to probe Sabrimala gold theft incident

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 11 -- After Kerala High Court directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged Sabarimala gold theft incident, Devasom Board Minister VN Vasavan said t... Read More


DRI cracks down on gold smuggling syndicate in Mumbai; gold worth Rs 12.58 crore seized, 13 arrested

Mumbai, Oct. 11 -- Based on an intelligence developed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), during an operation code-named "Operation Golden Sweep", foreign nationals, airport staffers and... Read More


Govt moves to waive VAT on exporters' local procurement

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A government move gets going to waive value-added tax (VAT) on local procurements by exporters to enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's export sector, particularly in pr... Read More


Halal industry growth in Bangladesh needs concerted effort: DCCI

, Oct. 11 -- coordinated halal ecosystem is essential for unlocking Bangladesh's potential in the global halal market, currently valued at around USD 3 trillion, speakers said at a focus group discuss... Read More


Explosion at firecracker factory near Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi | Video

New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- An explosion occurred at a firecracker factory operating in Pettulupatti, near Sivakasi district of Tamil Nadu, despite holding a licence from Nagpur. The facility, which employs... Read More


Civic-run hospitals' costly PPP shift

India, Oct. 11 -- Unmoved by allegations of betrayal and public outrage, the civic administration is pressing ahead with its controversial plan to privatise key health services in Mumbai's municipal h... Read More


Hope and hesitation: Budget 2026 education plans welcomed, with caution on delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- The tabling of Budget 2026 yesterday saw the Education Ministry being the biggest recipient with a RM66.2 billion allocation for next year, up from RM64.1 billion this year. ... Read More