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Chinese smugglers causing significant losses to Sri Lanka's gem industry - report

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka's gemstone industry is causing significant revenue losses to the island nation's crisis-ridden economy and impacting local businesses, according ... Read More


Key ministers meet PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday to discuss matters related to the power sector. During the meeting... Read More


Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed on Independence Day 2025?

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Indian stock market and commodities market will remain closed for trading on Friday, August 15 on account of 79th Independence Day. Trading across all segments - equities, d... Read More


Bengaluru to ban plastic in state-run temples from August 15 - what devotees must know

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a significant move towards an eco-friendly environment, Karnataka's Religious Endowment (Muzrai) Department has strictly prohibited the use of plastic from today. The ban cove... Read More


Bengaluru to ban plastic in temples from August 15 - What devotees must know

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a significant move towards an eco-friendly environment, Karnataka's Religious Endowment (Muzrai) Department has strictly prohibited the use of plastic from today. The ban cove... Read More


Shehbaz launches $100m China-backed industrial zone

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday broke ground on a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be developed by Chinese garments giant Challenge Fashion Private Limited, marking a $100 m... Read More


Govt proposes GST overhaul; 12%, 28% rates to be dropped

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a major overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) structure, the Central government has proposed to do away with the 12% and 28% tax slabs, which is expected to bring relie... Read More


GST reforms: Govt to scrap 12%, 28% rates-a gamechanger for consumers?

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a major overhaul of the multitiered goods and services tax (GST) structure, the Central government has proposed scrapping the 12% and 28% slabs, among other reforms to India's... Read More


Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth's movie becomes highest Tamil grosser, mints Rs.150+ crore

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1: Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie has now become the "highest ever" opening grosser for a Tamil movie, claimed its makers. The movie, ... Read More


$1,390 stimulus check in August? Here's the truth about social security rumor

India, Aug. 15 -- There are rumors going around that Americans might get a stimulus check this year. Many taxpayers are asking if they'll see extra money in their accounts soon. Some reports say a $1,... Read More