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Samenta: Malaysia's SMEs confront 'survival zone' under expanding compliance rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia are facing a critical year ahead as a wave of new regulatory and compliance requirements takes effect, prompting warnings ... Read More


Odisha: Water samples collected at Gurujang Khurda Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya as authorities probe origin of multiple jaundice cases

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 5 -- State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured the public that the health crisis at a residential school in Khurda is stabilising, with dozens of affected students curr... Read More


GIFT Nifty suggests flat opening for equites; oil prices in focus after US captures Venezuela President Maduro

Mumbai, Jan. 5 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty January 2026 futures were up 5.50 points, indicating a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought s... Read More


Khaleda created unique public-private synergy in economy: Moyeen Khan

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia created a unique combination between the public and private sectors in Bangladesh's business and economic landscape, said BNP Standing Committee memb... Read More


Joe Biden Set to Receive the Largest Presidential Pension Ever - Here's the Amount

Goa, Jan. 5 -- Former President Joe Biden is set to receive $417,000 annually in taxpayer-funded pensions beginning the first year after leaving office, making it the largest retirement package in U.S... Read More


Yuva AJSU Ki Dastak: Har Ghar Tak' membership drive launched in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan. 5 -- The 'Yuva AJSU Ki Dastak: Har Ghar Tak' membership campaign was formally launched in Ranchi with the aim of expanding the party's outreach among youth and students across the state. ... Read More


Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not govern Venezuela day-to-day other than enforcing an existing "oil quarantine" on the country, even... Read More


Gig Economy In The Spotlight, Funding On The Mend & More

India, Jan. 5 -- Gig Work Under The Scanner Again The centre's new draft rules want gig and platform workers to clock at least 90 days with an employer in a year before they can tap key social securi... Read More


India issues Iran advisory for citizens amid protests and Trump's threats against Khamenei regime

India, Jan. 5 -- India on Monday urged its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid growing protests in that country over inflation and the rising cost of living. An advisory from the exte... Read More


When is Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026? See what is open and closed

India, Jan. 5 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, is a federal holiday when many workers, including teachers and bank employees, may have the day off or take part in community s... Read More