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Cement and steel GST rate cuts to boost real estate, as it accounts for nearly 40% of construction cost: Industry experts

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The central government's decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cement and steel has been hailed as a game-changing move by leaders from the real estate industry.... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 3rd ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change

Jakarta, Sept. 4 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 3 rd ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change (AJMDEC) in Langkawi, Malaysia. D... Read More


SpiceJet signs interline agreement with Gulf Air to enhance global connectivity

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- SpiceJet has signed an interline agreement with Gulf Air. As per the agreement, SpiceJet passengers will get enhanced access to the vast network of Gulf Air, the national carrie... Read More


Autonomous warfare: Lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East that Asean has to take note - Phar Kim Beng and Lutfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 4 -- The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are not only brutal reminders of geopolitics in flux; they also highlight a profound shift in the very character of warfare. Autonomou... Read More


Rohit Rathish appointed as High Commissioner of India to Seychelles

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Rohit Rathish, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, was appointed as the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. Rathish, an Indian Foreign Service officer of ... Read More


Death toll in deadly earthquake in Afghanistan passes 2,200

World, Sept. 4 -- More than 2,200 people have died as a result of an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend, Al Arabiya reported, citing Deputy Government Spokesperson Hamdullah F... Read More


PM Narendra Modi declares year 2025 as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Tourism'

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared 2025 as the "ASEAN-India Year of Tourism", reaffirming India's commitment to deepening cultural, economic, and tourism linkages with ASE... Read More


"We watched a lot of football": 'Game of Thrones' star Alfie Allen talks about his special bond with co-star Shazad Latif on sets of 'Atomic'

England, Sept. 4 -- Actor Alfie Allen, who recieved an Emmy nomination for his performance in 'Game of Thrones', is currently seen in action-adventure TV series 'Atomic', sharing screen space with Sha... Read More


SCO summit: A new multipolar reality

India, Sept. 4 -- Tianjin hosted the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit at a time when the world watches a shifting geopolitical landscape with bated breath. Rather than a routine dip... Read More


Copper slumps, MCX futures under Rs 900 per kg

Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- COMEX Copper futures slumped today, giving up latest gains as weakness in Asian stocks weighed on the metal. The commodity currently trades at $4.55 per pound, down 1.60% on the day... Read More