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NEIR to make smartphones more affordable

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Local mobile phone manufacturers and distributors on Monday said that the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) will make smartphones more affordable and h... Read More


Goa govt orders magisterial probe into Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25

Panaji, Dec. 9 -- A magisterial inquiry has been launched into the devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, Goa, which claimed 25 lives. Authorities have visited the site, summoned all rel... Read More


Sumatra post-disaster recovery to exceed Rp50 trillion, AHY Says

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- The government estimates that post-disaster recovery in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh will exceed Rp50 trillion (approximately US$2.99 billion). Coordinating Minister for I... Read More


IMF clears USD 1.2 billion disbursements for Pakistan, citing strong progress in economic reforms

Karachi, Dec. 9 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of USD1 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and around USD 200 million under the ... Read More


Nifty, Sensex open 0.7% down, as Trump's fresh tariff threats on rice trigger heavy selling

Mumbai, Dec. 9 -- Indian stock markets opened in heavy selling mode on Tuesday after fresh remarks by US President Donald Trump indicating an additional 25 per cent tariff on rice imports into the Uni... Read More


From 11 to 13: Delhi's districts to soon align with MCD's zones

India, Dec. 9 -- Delhi is set for its most significant administrative reshaping in years, with the number of districts likely to rise from 11 to 13 under a redrawn map that largely aligns the Capital'... Read More


Pune land deal: Sub-registrar accused of enabling major state revenue fraud

India, Dec. 9 -- A government official tasked with preventing stamp duty loss is now at the centre of one of Pune's most serious land registration frauds. Haveli-4 sub-registrar Ravindra Balkrushna Ta... Read More


Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount

, Dec. 9 -- Paramount has launched a hostile $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating its battle with Netflix and attempting a final push to secure the media company. Netflix had appe... Read More


French budget: PM Lecornu faces high-stakes social security vote

France, Dec. 9 -- France's social security budget faces a knife-edge vote on Tuesday that could trigger a fresh political crisis and leave a €30-billion hole in funding for healthcare, pensions ... Read More


Leading public, private banks cut home loan rates after RBI slashes repo rate

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut down the major policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, leading public and private sector banks have begun to reduce home loans. ... Read More