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Gov't to expand internet access to unconnected villages

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Village and Development of Disadvantaged Regions have agreed to collaborate in expanding internet access to vi... Read More


FIRE AT HSIA: Govt waives fees for addl flights from Oct 19 to 21

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MoCAT) has instructed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to waive all fees for additional special flights operated by vario... Read More


In charts: What festive cheer could have in store for these sectors in 2025

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The festive season, from Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali, marks the moment of truth for India's economy. This year, too, struggling businesses had their hopes pinned on consumer spend... Read More


Robust fundamentals may drive the Indian stock market higher, US tariffs remain a key risk: Emkay's head of research

Expert view, Oct. 21 -- Joseph Thomas, the head of research at Emkay Wealth Management, is positive about the Indian stock market due to India's healthy economic growth outlook, low interest rates, an... Read More


Tornado kills one, injures four near French capital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday (Oct 20), toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authori... Read More


Level 2 landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in five districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide ... Read More


Citations of gallantry awardees for Op Sindoor, other operations issued by Centre

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Central government has issued a gazette notification in which the citations for gallantry awardees whose names were announced on August 15 this year have been mentioned. The... Read More


Core sector output hit three-month low in September

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- India's core infrastructure sector growth eased to a three-month low in September, with output rising 3% year-on-year, provisional data from the commerce ministry showed on Tuesd... Read More


MPO teachers, staff call off protests

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- listed teachers and staff on Tuesday called off their protests after the government increased the house rent allowance by 15 percent, ending the 10-day movement. Delwar Hossain Aziz... Read More


Thailand steps up AI integration in education

Bangkok, Oct. 21 -- Thailand has launched an ambitious initiative to improve students' academic performance in global education rankings by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its education ... Read More