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The case for nuance in the gig economy debate

India, Jan. 14 -- The recent strike by delivery partners of quick-commerce platforms has once again thrust India's gig economy into the spotlight. What began as a dispute over incentives, payouts and ... Read More


Harnessing technology to strengthen democracy

India, Jan. 14 -- As the winter mist settles over New Delhi, the historic Samvidhan Sadan is hosting the custodians of the Commonwealth's parliamentary traditions. It is with a profound sense of respo... Read More


Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities drive home loan growth in 2025, recording 81% year-on-year rise as demand shifts beyond metros

India, Jan. 14 -- Improved infrastructure connectivity, expanding employment hubs and a steady supply of mid-income housing are shifting homeownership demand away from core metro cities towards Tier-2... Read More


Packaging industry can reach $50b exports with right policies: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's packaging industry has the potential to reach $50 billion in exports if proper policy support is provided, said Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a BNP Standing Committee me... Read More


Why DII Buys to Neutralise the FII Outflows?

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Indian market has exhibited considerable strength over the past few years and has managed to show quick recovery from sharp corrections driven by the selling of stocks by For... Read More


Indonesia seeks business support for free meal program

Jakarta, Jan. 14 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is encouraging the business sector to play a more active role in supplying raw materials for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, as the init... Read More


Silver rate today rallies 4% to Rs.2,86,100 on MCX amid Fed rate cut bets, geopolitical tensions. More gains ahead?

Silver rate today, Jan. 14 -- The white metal continues its rallying streak, surging as much as 4% on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday, January 14, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions an... Read More


Pakistan signs deal with Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial

India, Jan. 14 -- Pakistan has signed an agreement with US-linked financial technology firm affiliated with World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business of the family of US President Donald Trump... Read More


ANALYSIS: 2025: The year PDP, Africa's former 'largest party', unravelled

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- At its peak, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described itself as the largest party in Africa and boasted that it would rule Nigeria, Africa's largest democracy, for 60 years. Ho... Read More


NASA to power Moon with nuclear energyPublished on: January 14, 2026 9:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- NASA is planning to install nuclear reactors on the Moon and its orbit to power future missions. The Artemis 2 mission, scheduled for February 6, 2026, will carry four astronauts ... Read More