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To defer or to leap, that is the question

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- In 2026, Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations (UN)'s list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Some view this as a triumph, while others see it as a threat. The ... Read More


"Time is of essence or massive bloodshed will follow": Trump calls negotiators to 'move fast' to end war in Gaza

Washington, Oct. 6 -- US President Donald Trump noted that "time is of the essence" or "massive bloodshed will flow" as high-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to take place on Monda... Read More


Association pledges to strengthen Vietnam - Japan business connectivity

Tokyo, Oct. 6 -- The Executive Board for the 2025-2028 tenure of the Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) made its debut in Tokyo on October 6, marking a milestone for Vietnamese enterprises i... Read More


Afcons shifts focus to Europe, Middle East amid Africa slowdown

Mumbai, Oct. 6 -- Leading infrastructure player Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is exploring opportunities in the Eastern European and Balkan regions to offset a slowdown in business from its conventional o... Read More


BB asks banks to partner with 12 global firms to recover laundered assets

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all commercial banks to immediately sign agreements with 12 international asset recovery and law firms to launch a coordinated effort to repatriate... Read More


MoSPI proposes methodology to reflect free ration in Consumer Price Index compilation

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has proposed a methodology to appropriately reflect free food grains distributed through PDS in the CPI, which is use... Read More


Kalyan Jewellers reports 30% rise in revenue in second quarter of FY26

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Kalyan Jewellers on Monday reported a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of this fiscal year, driven by strong festive and wedding de... Read More


Trump likens homebuilders to OPEC keeping 'oil prices high'; calls on federal lenders to 'restore the American dream'

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- United States President Donald Trump on Sunday compared America's largest homebuilders to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), accusing them of hoarding l... Read More


Highland Group and Lulu Retail Launch Exclusive Aqua Fair Brand at World Food Expo India 2025

New Delhi [India], Oct. 6 -- In a landmark moment for India's seafood industry, Highland Group , in partnership with global retail giant Lulu Group , has unveiled its exclusi... Read More


Trump defies federal court, sends 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, Portland, Oregon: 'On their way there now'

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- President Donald Trump on Sunday deployed 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon defying a federal order blocking the move - as Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom vo... Read More