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Sigi merges 3 govt programs to boost food sovereignty

Sigi, Aug. 1 -- The government of Sigi district, Central Sulawesi, has integrated three national programs at the local level: the Red and White Village Cooperatives, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pr... Read More


Ministers agree to boost oil-gas, mining revenue

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia agreed to intensify collaboration between their institutions to boost sta... Read More


ED issues Look Out Circular against Anil Ambani in loan fraud case

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore... Read More


'I'm not a bank': Girl refuses to lend money to sister without agreement; social media says, 'Pass the ball to parents'

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- A girl asked Reddit for help after a fight with her elder sister about money. For years, she had lent her sister small amounts. Sometimes, she gave a few hundred, once even a thou... Read More


UAE envoy meets Nawaz, Maryam to boost ties

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador met Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore, aiming to strengthen cooperation betwe... Read More


Zojila Tunnel Completion Pushed To 2028: Govt

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Responding to a question by Ganderbal MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, Gadkari said the initial deadline for the project was September 29, 2026. However, delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic... Read More


'Zero Power Deficit During Peak Summers For 3rd Consecutive Year'

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- This marks a dramatic improvement from the acute power deficits recorded in previous years, particularly 2020. According to a written reply to Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabh... Read More


DPWH finalizing feasibility study on 2nd San Juanico Bridge project

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently held a wrap-up meeting for the Fact-Finding Mission on the Second Sa... Read More


Wells Fargo names Charles Scharf as Chairman

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Wells Fargo & Company, a US-based financial services giant, is set to give the additional charge of Chairman to its current CEO, Charles Scharf. Reportedly, the move is taken by t... Read More


EC announces Sept 9 for VP polls, after Dhankhar's surprise resignation

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Election Commission on Friday said that the election to the post of Vice President, which fell vacant due to the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, will be h... Read More