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INR vs USD: Rupee at 87? Experts predict fall in domestic currency on India-Pakistan conflict

New Delhi, May 9 -- The Indian rupee extended its fall on Friday, declining by 30 paise against the US dollar, as intensifying geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan sparked risk-off sentime... Read More


Thai AirAsia to cut China flights by 15pc, shifts focus to India amid weak demand

BANGKOK, May 9 -- Thai AirAsia is considering reducing its flights from Thailand to China by at least 15 per cent as the Chinese market continues to underperform. The airline is also urging the Thai ... Read More


Property transactions fall 8.9pc to RM51.42b in Q1 2025 amid rising unsold homes

PETALING JAYA, May 9 -- Malaysia's property market recorded a drop in transactions and value in the first quarter of 2025, with 97,772 deals worth RM51.42 billion - down 6.2 per cent in volume and 8.9... Read More


Pros and cons of investing in Polycab India

New Delhi, May 9 -- The stock of Polycab India has been a big wealth creator over the long term. Since the lows of the covid-19 outbreak-induced crash in March 2020, the stock has delivered a compoun... Read More


Telangana CM to launch Rs 12,600 cr solar agri scheme for tribals

Hyderabad, May 9 -- The Telangana government is set to officially launch the 'Indira Souragiri Jalavikasam' scheme on May 18 in Mannanur, Nagarkurnool district. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will ina... Read More


Bac Ninh's FDI atraction sees two-fold rise in four month

Bac Ninh, May 9 -- The northern province of Bac Ninh attracted more than 1.91 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first four months of 2025, marking a 2.2-fold year-on-year incre... Read More


Nawazuddin Siddiqui says nobody made big-budget films with 'GOATs' Om Puri, Irrfan Khan: Jab zinda the tab qadr ki nahi

India, May 9 -- Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has lamented accomplished and acclaimed actors in the Hindi film industry being put in a box over the years, and relegated to mid and small-budget films. In a... Read More


INTERVIEW: Africa needs 10-fold increase in development financing to make impact - AfDB presidential candidate Sidi Tah

Nigeria, May 9 -- With Akinwunmi Adesina's 10-year tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) coming to an end, a new president will be elected on 29 May during the 2025 Annual Meeting... Read More


Airtel Africa reports strong operational growth despite currency headwinds

India, May 9 -- Airtel Africa reported continued growth in its customer base and digital services during the year ended 31 March 2025. The total customer base increased by 8.7% to 166.1 million, with ... Read More


X's Global Affairs account withheld in India after 'block 8,000 account' request

India, May 9 -- The Global Affairs account of X (formerly Twitter) has been withheld in India day after Elon Musk-owned social media platform said that India asked it to block 8,000 accounts. The acc... Read More