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India data protection law collides with digital lenders' monitoring models

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- India's new data protection regime makes a seemingly simple promise: if an app can take consent in a tap, it must allow users to withdraw it just as easily. But in digital lendin... Read More


Vietnam emerges as typical case of Asia's FDI success

Hanoi, Jan. 14 -- Many Asian economies have tapped into foreign direct investment (FDI) to fuel economic growth, with Vietnam standing out as a notable success, while others still face challenges in t... Read More


Quick commerce platforms to drop '10-minute delivery' vow

India, Jan. 14 -- Quick-commerce platforms have assured the Union government they will drop standard 10-minute delivery promises to customers after a series of meetings with Union labour minister Mans... Read More


With an eye on China, India plans mandatory localization for battery energy storage systems (BESS)

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Centre is considering a proposal to require wind and solar farms supplying power to the grid, along with standalone energy storage systems, to install battery storage systems... Read More


MoF forms committee to review social safety net allowances

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has formed a 12-member inter-ministerial working committee to conduct periodic reviews of stipends and allowances under various government social safety... Read More


Rate high, rebate reduces overall tax incidence

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh is transitioning into a ramped-up 15-percent VAT regime amid some concerns, but a redeeming feature is the provision for rebate meant for reducing the overall tax incidenc... Read More


Delhi to earn revenue from 'carbon credits'

India, Jan. 14 -- The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a "carbon credit monetisation framework" designed to generate revenue for environmental initiatives by converting the city's emission reductions... Read More


NSA Ajit Doval, French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne review cooperation

India, Jan. 14 -- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Bonne on Tuesday reviewed cooperation in key areas, including security, technology, space, and civil nuclear... Read More


London's homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the figures disprove claims spread by U.S. President Donald Trump a... Read More


UPI Can Scale To 100 Cr Active Users: RBI Dy Guv

India, Jan. 14 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor T Rabi Sankar yesterday reportedly said that unified payments interface's (UPI) user base could potentially cross 100 Cr in the coming yea... Read More