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Faiszer calls for stringent mechanisms to prevent 'online gambling' addiction

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Faiszer Musthapha has urged the government to introduce stringent mechanisms to regulate online gambling in order to prevent Sri L... Read More


Indonesia targets record revenue in draft 2026 budget

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The Indonesian government has set a state revenue target of 196.73 billion USD in the 2026 draft state budget (RAPBN), up 9.8% from this year's figure. At a recent press conferenc... Read More


Rice import duty cut to near zero as local prices surge

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed rice import duty from the usual 63.25 per cent to nearly zero, requiring traders with Food Ministry approval to pay only a 2 per cent ... Read More


Aggarwal goes missing at many Ola Electric board meetings

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Ola Electric chairman Bhavish Aggarwal skipped over three-fourths of board meetings last financial year, a rarity in the corporate world where founders and promoters attend them ... Read More


Top 5 gadget reviews of July 2025: Smart rings, soundbars, and surprising firsts

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- July turned out to be a packed month for reviews, cutting across categories and price ranges. From the first smart ring I tested to an ultra-premium sound system and budget-frien... Read More


INR settles at 3-week high; positive equities support

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- The Indian rupee appreciated 40 paise to close at 86.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by optimism over GST restructuring and positive domestic equity mar... Read More


AI shock, tariff jitters leave Indian IT stocks at crossroads: Is it time to buy the dip?

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- New Delhi: The name Lewis 'Chesty' Puller might draw blank stares in this part of the world, but for millions of military men in the West, it commands instant respect. Puller is ... Read More


6 dead, 6 missing in 15 Maha districts; Nanded worst hit

India, Aug. 19 -- Six people have been reported dead and six missing in 15 districts of Maharashtra following heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday. Nanded (Marathwada) has been the worst hit. With most... Read More


Sebi invites public feedback on eligibility norms for non-benchmark index derivatives

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- In a consultation paper released yesterday (August 18), the Securities and Exchange board of India (SEBI) has sought comments from the public comments on a proposal for implementing... Read More


GST Reforms: ICEA wants mobile phones in 5% tax slab reserved for essential goods

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- India Cellular & Electronics Association wants mobile phones and related components be placed in the 5% GST slab reserved for essential goods. The current 18% GST is regressive, fo... Read More