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Two-tier local government seen as key driver of Vietnam's growth

Havana, July 3 -- Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina has praised Vietnam's official adoption of a two-tier local government model of provincial and communal levels from July 1, 2025, calling it ... Read More


'No new teachers in 15 yrs, MCD-run schools in decline'

NEW DELHI, July 3 -- As Ms. Begum, the in-charge of an MCD primary school in Kucha Pandit in Old Delhi, prepares for her retirement next month, her worry is palpable. "With the other teacher going on ... Read More


The last of Urdu schools: 'No new teachers in 15 yrs, crumbling infra' in MCD-run schools

NEW DELHI, July 3 -- As Ms. Begum, the in-charge of an MCD primary school in Kucha Pandit in Old Delhi, prepares for her retirement next month, her worry is palpable. "With the other teacher going on ... Read More


Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Shah sacks forest minister over 'defiance and misconduct'

Dhangadhi, July 3 -- Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Thursday sacked Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment Minister Rameshwar Chaudhary after the latter defied repeated calls to ... Read More


Bank holiday today: Are banks in Tripura closed for Kharchi Puja on July 3? Check full schedule here

New Delhi, July 3 -- Across the north-eastern state of Tripura and its capital Agartala, banks will be closed today (July 3, Thursday), for Kharchi Puja. Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival, celebrated ... Read More


Individual remanded over another illegal motor vehicle registration incident

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- An individual who was arrested over an incident involving the illegal registration of a motor vehicle that had not been lawfully cleared through Sri Lanka Customs, has been remand... Read More


Indian founder cancels rRs.r22LPA job offer over candidate's LinkedIn remarks: 'Derogatory towards religious communities'

India, July 3 -- An Indian startup founder is drawing attention online after revoking a job offer to a candidate who impressed the team with their skills and initiative. The entrepreneur claimed that ... Read More


RBI rate cuts lead to cooling in both credit offtake and deposit growth: Report

New Delhi, July 3 -- With a 100 basis point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since February, Credit offtake and deposit growth have cooled, noted a report by CareEdge. However, despit... Read More


Exclusive: InCred Finance Bags INR 400 Cr Debt Funding From Morgan Stanley, Others

India, July 3 -- InCred Group's lending arm, InCred Finance, has raised a debt funding of INR 400 Cr (around $46.8 Mn) from Morgan Stanley, Nippon Life India, among others. Besides, it bagged an equit... Read More


Arkade Developers acquires Iconic Filmistan Studio Plot in Goregaon

India, July 3 -- Arkade Developers Limited, a BSE and NSE-listed real estate firm, has announced the acquisition of Filmistan Pvt Ltd in a deal valued at approximately Rs 183 crore. The strategic buyo... Read More