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Government earmarks US$83.98 billion for poor this year

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced that the central government has allocated Rp1,333 trillion, or around US$83.98 billion, from the 2025 State Budget (APBN) for low-i... Read More


Elephants cross railway track as AI warning system ensures their safety

India, Aug. 13 -- The Tamil Nadu Forest Department on Tuesday shared a video of an elephant family crossing the railway tracks, which the department said was made possible due to an AI-powered early w... Read More


Taman Sri Sinar's 98 Happy Restaurant is a treasure trove for Chinese pan fried meat pies and hard to find 'kai choy fan'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- It's not often you get a double strike at one place when you're searching for great eats. What started out as just a place for xian bing or pan fried meat pies and handmade n... Read More


Uttarakhand CM unveils development works, says government keen to make the state global capital of yoga and spirituality

Dehradun, Aug. 13 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of Yoga Park and other development works in Kedarpuram under Dehradun Municip... Read More


Lack of IMD-state coordination clouds Lucknow rainfall data accuracy

LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- Confusion over rainfall figures in Lucknow has once again brought to light the lack of coordination between the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the state government, whic... Read More


Tricolour pride sweeps India as Har Ghar Tiranga unites millions ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens to... Read More


After over 4-year delay, UPPSC clears CBI probe in APS-2010

PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to accelerate its probe into irregularities in the 2010 additional private secretary (APS) recruitment after the Uttar Pradesh Pu... Read More


Mu'ti highlights value of Indonesian classes for foreign speakers

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has highlighted the growing importance of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) classes abroad, particularly amo... Read More


Court clears blocked petition against transitional justice appointments, law

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- The Supreme Court has overturned its administration's decision to refuse to register a writ petition from insurgency victims, who have challenged appointments to the two transiti... Read More


Social Security payments on August 13: Who will receive up to $5,108 today?

India, Aug. 13 -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) is scheduled to distribute its next round of regular payments on Wednesday (August 13). Beneficiaries can receive amounts up to $5,108 if the... Read More