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Some 33 million households receive cash assistance in 2025

Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the government had distributed temporary direct cash assistance (BLTS) to 33 million beneficiary households by the end of 2025. "We ob... Read More


ComBank & Mastercard launch SL's first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- As part of Commercial Bank of Ceylon's sustained efforts to strengthen tourism-related businesses and improve convenience for foreign travellers, the Bank has partnered with Mast... Read More


Axis Bank Ltd spurts 1.32%, up for fifth straight session

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- Axis Bank Ltd is up for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 1262.5, up 1.32% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.71% on ... Read More


Chief Advisor's Special Assistant Sayedur Rahman resigns

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Another special assistant to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has stepped down within a week. Sayedur Rahman, who was tasked with overseeing the health ministry, has resigned this time. ... Read More


BNPT provides assistance to 163 victims of terrorism in 2025

Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- The National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) has provided cash assistance and scholarships to 163 victims of terrorism throughout 2025. BNPT Head Eddy Hartono in Jakarta on Tuesda... Read More


Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son Raihan gets engaged - all about his fiancee Aviva Baig

New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 31 -- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, has got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Aviva Baig, media reports said. The engageme... Read More


EUR/USD tests one-week low as 1.1800 mark gives up

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- Euro eased against the US dollar, sliding under 1.1800 mark amid overall thin trades on the last session of the year. EUR/USD pair is currently trading at 1.1774, down 0.12% on the ... Read More


Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers After Ceasefire, Officials Say

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- Eighteen Cambodian soldiers captured by Thai forces during July border clashes have been released following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. 18 Cambodian s... Read More


Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim holds meeting at MLA Sofia Firdous' quarters, fuels buzz over new political party

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Expelled Congress leader and former MLA Mohammad Moquim convened a meeting at the official quarters of his daughter MLA Sofia Firdous in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, triggering a ... Read More


Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council, has surrendered to police. According to reports, the incident occurred ... Read More