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Indonesia develops Sapa UMKM super app to support 57 million MSMEs

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is developing a digital data system called Sapa UMKM to support business development for entrepreneurs across... Read More


Hemmed in: Is all Indian handloom luxe now?

India, Feb. 5 -- Pritha Dasmahapatra (@TipTopped on the gram), is a doctor in London. But in her superhero avatar, she's a champion of Indian crafts. She's used her vacation time to tour India and doc... Read More


Why India needs a new gold standard

India, Feb. 5 -- Is gold a consumable item or is it an asset? The question looks silly - of course, it is an asset. It has been a store of value over millennia and, in contemporary times, central bank... Read More


Shrinking income gap with the rich world, by creating more jobs here: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said multiple proposals in the Union Budget for 2026-27 reflect the goal of job creation, key to closing the per-capita income gap ... Read More


'Customs reforms to continue; job creation agenda central to Budget; huge investor interest in India's defence sector'

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said multiple proposals in the Union Budget for 2026-27 reflect the goal of job creation, key to closing the per-capita income gap ... Read More


"Modi calls himself biggest backward leader but...": Owaisi slams PM over UGC regulations

Bhainsa, Feb. 5 -- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cautioning Dalit and backward class communities over what he described as the government's ... Read More


EBL to continue partnership with SOS Children's Villages

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Building on the success of its 2025 collaboration, Eastern Bank Limited PLC (EBL) has expressed its intent to continue supporting SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh in 2026, focusing ... Read More


Union Budget has been disappointing for Himachal: MLA Harish Janartha

Shimla, Feb. 5 -- Congress legislator from Shimla Urban constituency Harish Janartha on Thursday said the Union Budget has been disappointing for Himachal Pradesh. He alleged that the Centre had disc... Read More


Why under-priced group health insurance hurts policyholders

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Group health insurance receives far less attention than retail health. Yet it is the backbone of India's health insurance industry. Group policies account for nearly 60% of total... Read More


RCB vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 Final Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch DC vs RCB live on TV and online

India, Feb. 5 -- Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana might be the best of friends, but the duo would be required to forget this bond come Thursday evening. Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Benga... Read More