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Average mainboard IPO size in India jumps to Rs 1,570 cr in last 5 years, globally India leads in equity issuance: Report

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- The average size of mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) in India has increased sharply over the last five years, highlighting a structural shift in the country's capital marke... Read More


UAE to withdraw remaining forces from Yemen after Saudi-backed ultimatum as Mukalla airstrike deepens Gulf rift

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was withdrawing its remaining forces from Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave within 24 hours, deepen... Read More


Japan: Former JCP chairman and veteran ideologue Tetsuzo Fuwa dies at 95

Tokyo, Dec. 31 -- Tetsuzo Fuwa, a former chairman of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) regarded as its "theoretical pillar", has died at the age of 95, party sources said, according to Kyodo News. P... Read More


NRBs urged to shift from remittance to investment

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain has urged non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to move beyond their traditional role as remittance senders and play a more direct part in ... Read More


Zia's funeral draws dignitaries from South Asian nations

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- High-level dignitaries from South Asian countries, including ministers and parliamentary speakers converged in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khale... Read More


Turkiye detains 29 suspects for spreading Islamic State propaganda

Istanbul, Dec. 31 -- Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects here on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the Islamic State (IS) group... Read More


SoftBank bets big on AI again, pumps $22.5 billion more into OpenAI

India, Dec. 31 -- SoftBank Group Corp. on Wednesday said it has completed an additional investment of $22.5 billion in OpenAI on December 26, marking the second closing of its commitment announced ear... Read More


IPL में बांग्लादेशी खिलाड़ी खरीदने पर देवकीनंदन ने शाहरुख को दी चेतावनी; आप नेता ने उठाए सवाल

नई दिल्ली, दिसम्बर 31 -- शाहरुख खान की टीम कोलकाता नाइट राइडर्स (KKR) ने बांग्लादेशी खिलाड़ी मुस्तफिजुर रहमान को 9.20 करोड़ में खरीदा है। बांग्लादेश में हिंदुओं के साथ हो रहे कथित अन्याय के बीच ये खबर... Read More


KKR ने बांग्लादेशी खिलाड़ी पर लगाए करोड़ों, शाहरुख पर भड़के देवकीनंदन; आप ने उठाए सवाल

नई दिल्ली, दिसम्बर 31 -- शाहरुख खान की टीम कोलकाता नाइट राइडर्स (KKR) ने बांग्लादेशी खिलाड़ी मुस्तफिजुर रहमान को 9.20 करोड़ में खरीदा है। बांग्लादेश में हिंदुओं के साथ हो रहे कथित अन्याय के बीच ये खबर... Read More


UN Requests $1.71 Billion for Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid in 2026

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- The United Nations has requested $1.71 billion for 2026 to support humanitarian programs in Afghanistan, citing widespread poverty, unemployment, and urgent relief needs. The ... Read More