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Delay in regulatory clearances can hurt investor confidence, says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 20 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cautioned that delays in regulatory approvals can create uncertainty, disrupt business timelines, and reduce the value of comm... Read More


Presumption of validity in favour of law, make strong case for relief: SC

New Delhi, May 20 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, with Chief Justice B R Gavai stressing t... Read More


Wheels of Survival: How horse carts, motorbikes drive life in Faridpur's emerging charlands

Faridpur, May 20 -- As rivers dry up and new lands emerge in Faridpur, horse carts and motorbikes have become vital tools for survival in its remote char areas. In Faridpur, a south-central district ... Read More


Nepal's carbon market potential

Nepal, May 20 -- One of the most significant outcomes of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, was the near completion of Article 6, a key provision of the Paris Agreement (PA) that facilitates international car... Read More


Stalemate at Kuet as teachers continue class boycott

, May 20 -- Academic activities at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) remain suspended for nearly three months as teachers continue boycotting classes and administrative duties, de... Read More


Shifts in international cooperation

Nepal, May 20 -- International cooperation is a lifeline for millions of people worldwide and a key source of support for developing countries. Over the years, there has been a significant increase in... Read More


Failed delivery

Nepal, May 20 -- In your home district, from the time you apply for a passport, it takes typically a month to get the passport copy from the district's administrative office, at a cost of Rs5,000. But... Read More


UN warns 14,000 babies in Gaza could die in 48 hours without urgent aid

Pakistan, May 20 -- The United Nations has issued a dire warning: up to 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours unless immediate humanitarian aid is allowed into the region. UN humanitarian ch... Read More


Mukesh, Nita Ambani feature on first-ever TIME100 Philanthropy list

India, May 20 -- Reliance Industries chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, and his wife, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani were included in TIME Magazine's first ever Philanthropy li... Read More


Rainwater enters Margao Municipal bldg, soaks files in taxation dept

MARGAO, May 20 -- Team Herald The first showers of the monsoon season caused minor damage at the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) taxation Section, soaking several files. However, Chairperson Damodar S... Read More