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Is 'socialism-oriented economy' holding Nepal back?

Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- As Nepal gears up for the March 5 elections, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged political parties to remove the phrase "socialism-orien... Read More


Budhigandaki back in spotlight amid election buzz

Kathmandu/dhading, Feb. 5 -- It's election season, and once again the much-awaited Budhigandaki hydropower project is back on the national agenda, creating renewed buzz and political attention. The p... Read More


BJP-led Delhi govt to mark first anniversary, launch multiple projects

India, Feb. 5 -- As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi completes its first year in office, the Capital is gearing up for a fortnight of project launches and policy announcements ... Read More


Supreme Court puts Hyatt hotel's valuation under scrutiny: 'This money belongs to people'

India, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday put under scrutiny the valuation of Delhi's Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement (OTS) deals between Asian Hotels (North) Pvt Ltd and two public s... Read More


Trump reverses course on Netflix-Paramount fight for Warner Bros. Discovery: 'It's the two sides, but.'

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- President Donald Trump has said he will not intervene in the intensifying battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over Warner Bros. Discovery, reversing comments made late l... Read More


US trade deal fully protects agri and dairy sectors, Goyal tells Parliament

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The India-US trade deal "fully" protects core sensitivities in the Indian agriculture and dairy sectors, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament on Wednesday, emphasi... Read More


Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid uproar

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Lower House of the Parliament on Thursday was adjourned till 12 noon following continuous sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. The Lok Sabha sitting, which began at 11 am, was... Read More


Recent reforms effectively a new direct tax code: CBDT chief

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- India's long-awaited overhaul of its direct tax regime has effectively arrived in stages, combining the simplified Income Tax Act enacted last year with a toned-down penalty and a... Read More


Chip(per) ambitions: Electronics majors weigh semiconductor leap on policy push

NEW DELHI, Feb. 5 -- India's top listed electronics manufacturers Syrma SGS and Dixon Technologies are reassessing plans to enter semiconductor and chip component manufacturing after the Union budget ... Read More


Tata Motors' $4.4 billion Iveco move faces fresh concerns

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Italian automaker Iveco's two reductions in its cash flow outlook within six months have reignited concerns over Tata Motors Ltd's biggest acquisition, as analysts caution the Ita... Read More