Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Softlogic Life secures long-term growth capital from Norfund and OP Finnfund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's top notch insurer Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has secured a USD 15Mn landmark 5-year Tier 2 loan facility from Norfund and OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I, that wil... Read More


Goa govt signs MoU with Starlink to boost digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Panaji, Jan. 21 -- In a move aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and connectivity across the state, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Governmen... Read More


Madhya Pradesh engages Maldives, ReNew Power, Sandoz and NVIDIA to explore collaboration across key sectors

Bhopal, Jan. 21 -- The Government of Madhya Pradesh on held a series of meetings with international and corporate delegations to explore collaboration opportunities across tourism, renewable energy, p... Read More


Global brewer AB InBev to expand existing facility in Telangana; CM delegation meets in Davos

Davos, Jan. 21 -- AB InBev, a global brewer, said it will invest a significant amount for expanding its existing facility in Telangana. The announcement came during the Chief Minister A. Revanth Redd... Read More


Reliable, resilient, digital partner essential for India in global economy: Minister Rammohan Naidu

Davos, Jan. 21 -- India has moved beyond the label of an emerging economy and is fast becoming an essential pillar of the global economic order, said Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation, Gover... Read More


Cabinet Clears 5,000 Crore Equity Infusion for SIDBI

India, Jan. 21 -- the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 5,000 crore equity support for the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). This capital will be inf... Read More


Charges framed against 12 for murder of Faridkot activist

Bathinda, Jan. 21 -- A sessions court in Faridkot on Tuesday framed charges against 12 persons in connection with the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in October 2024. Though 17 people ... Read More


Set to be tabled early this year, will the Freedom of Information Bill really guarantee transparency?

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 21 -- While Malaysia awaits the tabling of a federal Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the states of Selangor and Penang remain the only two territories in the country where citizen... Read More


Stateless his whole life, 38-year-old Perak man wants to be Malaysian; says late mother born pre-Merdeka should have been citizen too

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 21 -- Perak-born Velmurugan, 38, has lived in Malaysia his whole life as a stateless person and just wants to be recognised as a Malaysian. Being stateless has caused him much emot... Read More


USPTO Publishes Trademark 'NICETOWN' for Opposition

U.S., Jan. 21 -- An application to own the trademark for 'NICETOWN' has been filed on Jul. 30, 2025. Owner(s): Shaoxing Yongsheng Chemical Fiber Co.,Ltd.; Yuzhu Village,Keyan Street, Keqiao District... Read More