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India's market for corporate bonds has been a laggard: Heed Niti Aayog's call for reforms

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India's capital markets have grown by leaps and bounds since 1991, when economic liberalization began. Be it in terms of participation or infrastructure, they now compare with th... Read More


Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Venezuela return assets that it seized from U.S. oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a "blockade" against ... Read More


BJP MLA Ram Kadam celebrates water supply success in Mumbai's Ghatkopar by chopping hair after 4 years

India, Dec. 18 -- Bharatiya Janata Party leader and member of legislative assembly (MLA) for Ghatkopar West Vidhan Sabha constituency in Maharashtra's Mumbai cut his hair after four years on Thursday.... Read More


Nidhhi Agerwal gets mobbed at The Raja Saab song launch event in Hyderabad, internet calls it 'disgusting'

India, Dec. 18 -- Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has been creating buzz ever since its announcement. On Wednesday, the makers hosted a song launch event in Hyderabad to unveil Sahana Sahana from the fi... Read More


Stocks to watch: Ola Electric, L&T, NTPC, Titagarh Rail among 10 shares in focus today; Check list here

Stock market today, Dec. 18 -- Indian benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty 50, extended losses for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, December 17, weighed down by continued weakness in the rupee,... Read More


Tenant nabbed for strangling 65-year-old landlady to death

NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 -- The Delhi Police has arrested a 25-year-old man for strangling his 65-year-old landlady to death and fleeing with her jewellery in Delhi's Budh Vihar after he was reportedly humi... Read More


India can further consolidate its positioning in global pharmaceutical markets: Commerce secy

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India can further consolidate its positioning in global pharmaceutical markets as a "trusted" supplier of affordable, quality medicines by overcoming non-trade barriers, expandin... Read More


Apex Footwear holds annual sales conference, honours top performers

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Apex Footwear Limited on Tuesday held its Annual Sales Conference at the Samajik Convention Center in Ashulia, Dhaka, bringing together around 1,500 employees from across the country... Read More


Nepals airport corruption scandal exposes deep-rooted governance failures

Bangladesh, Dec. 18 -- Nepals long-troubled battle against corruption has entered a new and politically sensitive phase with fresh charges filed against senior officials linked to the Pokhara Regional... Read More


2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting setback. It is a major financial blow, one that could cost the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Footba... Read More