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Bangladesh fuel price hike sparks inflation concerns, calls for strict market monitoring

Dhaka, April 20 -- A sharp rise in fuel prices, particularly diesel, has triggered concerns over its impact on commodity prices, business activity and daily life, prompting calls for strict government... Read More


Billionaire mindset, budget lifestyle! Why this Rs 100 crore entrepreneur still takes autos

Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- For most people, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark would mean luxury cars, premium hotels and an upgraded lifestyle. But one entrepreneur has gone in the opposite direction. Des... Read More


Odisha moves ahead with plan for five new medical colleges, land identification begins

Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- The Odisha government has initiated the process to establish five new medical colleges across the state, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare education infr... Read More


Telangana to provide artificial limb to boy injured in Medaram collapse

Hyderabad, April 19 -- The Telangana government has borne the full medical costs of the six-year-old boy who had lost his left leg after a part of the Sammakka Saralamma temple collapsed on him, Reven... Read More


Loan defaulters embedded in political system blocking economic reforms: Rehman Sobhan

Dhaka, April 19 -- Those who defaulted on loans in Bangladesh have since embedded themselves within the country's political system and are now among the primary obstacles to meaningful economic reform... Read More


DRI continues crackdown on narcotics trafficking: Rs 1.58 cr worth crystal methamphetamine seized at Calicut International airport

Cochin, April 19 -- As part of its sustained crackdown on narcotic drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended a passenger, a native of Malappuram District, who arrived... Read More


Eid ul Azha: 24 temporary cattle markets to be set up in capital

Dhaka, April 19 -- A total of 24 temporary cattle markets are to be established across the capital ahead of Eid ul Azha, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims, expected to be observed on ... Read More


AI pioneer Yann LeCun rejects Anthropic's 50 percent job loss prediction: 'Destructive and dangerous'

New Delhi, April 19 -- Former Meta AI Chief Scientist Yann Lecun has criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for his remarks that AI will lead to reduction in 50% of all tech jobs. Lecun noted that AI l... Read More


FG dismisses 'hidden spending' claims, says World Bank report misinterpreted

Nigeria, April 19 -- The Federal Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that Nigeria's federation revenues are being diverted or hidden, describing recent interpretations of a World Bank report as mi... Read More


IPO-bound Acko cuts 5% workforce as AI shift reshapes roles

BENGALURU/MUMBAI, April 19 -- Digital insure-tech firm Acko has let go of about 60 employees, roughly 5% of its workforce, as it undergoes a structural realignment with a greater focus on integrating ... Read More