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TIB sees no alternative to a 'yes' victory in referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Transparency International Bangladesh has demanded that the parliamentary polls be "fair" to ensure continued state reforms, aiming to build a country "free of discrimination" with a... Read More


UK drone users face new regulations

United Kingdom, Dec. 30 -- Drone users in the UK are set to face a new theory test from January 1. Brits intending to fly drones or model aircraft weighing 100g or more outside must complete a Civil ... Read More


Sensex slumps 169 pts; realty shares decline for 3rd day

Mumbai, Dec. 30 -- The headline equity benchmarks traded with minor losses in early afternoon trade as muted year-end activity and continued concerns over foreign fund flows kept investors on the side... Read More


Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood ... Read More


Only 18 of 64 parties file full PR candidate lists for March 5 polls

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- 64 parties submit PR candidate lists for Nepal's March 5 polls, but only 18 cover all 110 seats. PR ballots will feature 58 symbols, with strict quotas for ethnic groups, regions, an... Read More


Four killed, nine injured as BEST bus reverses into a crowd in Mumbai

India, Dec. 30 -- At least four people were killed, and nine others were injured after a BEST bus struck pedestrians while reversing in Mumbai's Bhandup area on Thursday night, media reports said. Th... Read More


Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the ... Read More


Ola Electric Gets Key Certification For 4680 Bharat Cell Powered Roadster X+

India, Dec. 30 -- EV maker Ola Electric said it has received government certification for its Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) electric motorcycle powered by in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. Th... Read More


EUR/USD off one-week low but overall mood remains languid

Mumbai, Dec. 30 -- Euro is trying to stabilize after a modest correction in last few days amid thin liquidity as year-end lull weighed on the markets. Lack of economic cues and tepid undertone in equi... Read More


Olamide to headline Mainland BlockParty "Mission 26k"

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Nigerian rapper and songwriter Olamide "Olamide" Adedeji has been announced as the headliner for the upcoming "Mission 26k" edition of the Mainland BlockParty, Africa's leading you... Read More