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Bangladesh tightens monitoring of Indian cargo trucks through automated system

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has begun round-the-clock monitoring of the movement of all Indian cargo trucks entering and exiting Bangladesh through the Benapole land port, ma... Read More


Leading Japanese bank raises Vietnam's economic growth forecast

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan's three core financial and banking institutions and among the world's largest financial groups, has raised its forecast for Vietna... Read More


New Avatar leads a late year-ender show that promises to light up the box-office

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- As 2025 winds down, India's film exhibition industry is counting on a late wave of event cinema-spanning Hollywood franchises and big domestic releases-to close the year on a hig... Read More


Winter Session: Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution in Delhi-NCR; Key reports, statements, and Bills on agenda

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha will convene at 11 am on Thursday to discuss a range of legislative, policy, and committee matters, with a special focus on air pollution in... Read More


NBR launches pilot digital system to monitor truck movement at land ports

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a pilot "Truck Movement" sub-module on its ASYCUDA World system to digitally record and monitor the entry of cargo-laden trucks fro... Read More


India-Oman CEPA allows stay duration extension for Contractual Service Suppliers from 90 days to two years: Piyush Goyal

Muscat, Dec. 18 -- India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks a significant milestone in India's strategic engagement with the Gulf region, Commerce and Industry Minister Piy... Read More


From reels to real money: India's micro-drama explosion faces tests

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Two young women, who share an apartment in a metro city, go about their daily lives, bickering one moment, planning something the next. The kitchen is messy, there is tea simmeri... Read More


Sensex, Nifty slip for fourth day amid trade deal uncertainty

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The headline equity indices closed marginally lower today, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid continued uncerta... Read More


Assam CM presents appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Officers under Housing and Urban Affairs Department

Guwahati, Dec. 18 -- Continuing the journey of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Offic... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Assocham Proposes Timely Payments, Cheaper Credit for MSMEs, Amnesty Scheme for Custom Related Disputes

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Industry body Assocham has urged the government to ensure timely payments, cheaper credit and lower input costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) besides providing ... Read More