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Indian safeguard duty slashes Nepal's iron and steel exports by two-thirds

Kathmandu, July 5 -- Nepal's iron and steel exports to India have plunged sharply following the neighbouring country's imposition of safeguard duties, raising concerns over declining export earnings, ... Read More


Govt issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse ads

New Delhi, July 5 -- The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over allegations that paid advertisements on Instagram promoted or facilitated access to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM... Read More


France interested to expand support, explore new financing instruments through French Treasury

Dhaka, July 5 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet on Sunday reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Bangladesh, expressing interest in expanding Fren... Read More


EPF withdrawal: No TDS after five years of service? Know tax rules, forms and claim process to avoid surprises

New Delhi, July 5 -- A secure, long term investment tool, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) allows members to withdraw full or partial funds under specific conditions. While partial withdrawal is pe... Read More


Pakistan's uneven development deepens as World Bank flags massive provincial spending gaps

Islamabad, July 5 -- A new World Bank assessment has highlighted stark inequalities in provincial public spending across Pakistan, revealing that provincial capitals continue to receive significantly ... Read More


Axis Bank Q1 Update: Gross advances, deposits grow 18% YoY; CASA up 11%

New Delhi, July 5 -- Axis Bank, the third largest private sector lender in India, reported more than 18% growth each in its advances and deposits during the first quarter of FY27, according to its qua... Read More


Assam Legislative Assembly introduces Hindi as official language for proceedings; budget session begins July 6

Guwahati, July 5 -- For the first time in the history of the Assam Legislative Assembly, the Hindi language has been introduced in the State Assembly. This initiative has been taken under the leadersh... Read More


N Bengal Industry Conclave focuses on investment, tourism and growth

Siliguri, July 5 -- With an aim to unlock North Bengal's economic potential and attract fresh investments, the North Bengal Industry Conclave was held in Siliguri on Sunday. The conference was organis... Read More


Maharashtra: Rains leave Mumbai's Kurla Andheri road riddled with waterlogged potholes

Mumbai, July 5 -- The ongoing monsoon rainfall has left Mumbai's road network in a hazardous state, with deep pits concealed by rainwater across several key suburban routes. Commuters using the busy K... Read More


Industry welcomes Rs 313.30-cr welfare package for N Bengal tea garden workers

Alipurduar, July 5 -- The tea industry and stakeholders have welcomed the Rs 313.30-crore welfare package announced for tea garden workers in North Bengal under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik... Read More