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Army Commander granted one-year service extension

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, has been granted one-year service extension by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The extension, effec... Read More


Public Sector Banks Report Sharp Decline in MSME Loan NPAs

New Delhi, July 30 -- Public sector banks (PSBs) have reported a significant drop in bad loans within the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, thanks to an increase in lending and a decl... Read More


Asian Shares Mixed As Tariff Deadline Looms

India, July 30 -- Asian stocks ended mixed in cautious trading on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of big U.S. tech earnings, the Fed and BoJ rate decisions, and the August 1 tariff deadline. Upco... Read More


Trade, Trust, Trouble

New Delhi, July 30 -- US President Donald Trump's latest salvo-announcing a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports starting August 1, coupled with additional penalties for continued Russian energy purch... Read More


PM welcomes return of Sacred Piprahwa Relics after 127 years

New Delhi, July 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha to India after 127 long years, calling it a proud and joyous moment for the n... Read More


W San Francisco Unveils New Community Mural, "Standing Together," by Mexican American Muralist Anavictoria Avila

US, July 30 -- On Friday, July 18, W San Francisco proudly unveiled Standing Together, a new permanent mural installation created by Bay Area muralist Anavictoria "AnaV" Avila. Painted in partnership ... Read More


India Pushes for MSME-Focused Provisions in Future Trade Deals with US, EU

New Delhi, July 30 -- Indian trade negotiators are aiming to ensure that future agreements with the United States and the European Union include dedicated benefits for micro, small, and medium enterpr... Read More


EU's Russia-Linked Oil Sanctions May Hit Indian Refined Exports: ICRA

New Delhi, July 30 -- Indian oil refiners face potential major disruption to their European exports following the European Union's implementation of its 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 1... Read More


India Champions refuse to play Pakistan in WCL 2025 Semi-Final amid political tensions

Bhubaneswar, July 30 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1753873723.webp In a major development at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, sources confirm... Read More


China's Economy - Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell

US, July 30 -- The official Chinese statistics for the second quarter of 2025 report a 5.2% increase in GDP, well within the corridor of "about 5%" growth the government plans for this year.However, m... Read More