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Indonesia to audit 80 old pesantren buildings for safety risks

Jakarta, Oct. 17 -- The Indonesian government has allocated Rp25 billion (around US$1.5 million) to audit 80 Islamic boarding school ( pesantren ) buildings identified as old and potentially unsafe. ... Read More


MEA says 3 Bangladeshi smugglers died after attacking Indians

India, Oct. 17 -- India on Friday said three Bangladeshi smugglers who crossed the border and attempted to steal cattle died during an altercation, rejecting Dhaka's assertion that the men were lynche... Read More


IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet servicesPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of ... Read More


Ludhiana: No water tank project on green belt: Residents

Ludhiana, Oct. 17 -- Residents of Bhai Randhir Singh (BRS) Nagar, E-Block, have raised objections to the ongoing construction of an overhead water tank on a green belt behind the railway line. The pro... Read More


'Can Bihar remain safe if...': Amit Shah attacks RJD over ticket to gangster Shahabuddin's son

India, Oct. 17 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding Osama Shahab, the son of the late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, in the... Read More


LeadSquared FY25 Net Loss Declines 45% YoY To INR 89 Cr

India, Oct. 17 -- SaaS unicorn startup LeadSquared reduced its net loss by 45% to INR 89.2 Cr in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) from INR 162.2 Cr in the previous year, driven by a decline in total ... Read More


LeadSquared's FY25 Net Loss Declines 45% YoY To INR 89 Cr

India, Oct. 17 -- SaaS unicorn startup LeadSquared reduced its net loss by 45% to INR 89.2 Cr in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) from INR 162.2 Cr in the previous year, driven by a decline in total ... Read More


Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: SIT arrests prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 17 -- In a major development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold... Read More


Nitin Gadkari says India's logistics cost to fall to single digits by December - 'Will help us become more competitive'

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India's logistics cost will drop to single digits by December this year, primarily due to the rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors across the country, the Union ... Read More


200,000 diyas to light up Kartavya Path, drone show on cards

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Delhi government will be celebrating Diwali at Kartavya Path on October 18 and 19 with a drone laser show, a cultural programme and the lighting of over 200,000 diyas placed ... Read More