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RBI nod for Bain Capital's Rs 4,385 crore stake in Manappuram Finance

Thrissur, March 19 -- In a decisive boost to its expansion plans, Kerala-based NBFC major Manappuram Finance Ltd has secured all regulatory approvals, including the crucial clearance from the Reserve ... Read More


RI Govt to set budget cuts to offset Mideast risks

Jakarta, March 19 -- Indonesia's finance minister said Thursday he will set budget cut levels for ministries and agencies under a new efficiency drive aimed at cushioning the economy from escalating M... Read More


Hypertension among leading causes of maternal deaths in Nepal

Kathmandu, March 19 -- Hypertension is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Nepal, according to a study on maternal and perinatal deaths carried out by the Family Welfare Division under the Departm... Read More


Delhi Police ramps up Eid security in Dwarka amid Uttam Nagar clashes

India, March 19 -- Multilayered deployments, 100 picket points, police personnel on rooftops, and increased barricading are some of the measures planned by the Delhi Police ahead of Eid al-Fitr across... Read More


Bill to safeguard 'freedom of choice' in marriage tabled

Bengaluru, March 19 -- The Karnataka government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the legislative assembly aimed at curbing crimes committed "in the name of honour" and safeguarding individuals' right... Read More


PM invited to inaugurate Noida airport on March 28, says Yogi Adityanath

India, March 19 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said he has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport on March 28 as the airport is re... Read More


The need for a women's credit guarantee architecture in Nigeria, By Eniola Mafe-Abaga

Nigeria, March 19 -- Nigeria cannot deliver inclusive growth while structurally underinvesting in half of its economic engine. Women own nearly half of Nigeria's micro, small and medium-sized enterpr... Read More


MCG clears rRs.r1,918-cr budget amid revenue gaps, pending dues

India, March 19 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Wednesday unanimously passed its Rs.1,918 crore budget for 2026-27, with a projected expenditure of Rs.1,875 crore, prioritising sanit... Read More


Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Manappuram Finance, Vedanta among 10 shares in focus today after US Fed policy

Stock market today, March 19 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open sharply lower on Thursday, tracking global market weakness amid concerns ov... Read More


Mark Zuckerberg scales back metaverse dreams after $80 billion in losses

India, March 19 -- When Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook to Meta in 2021, he pitched the metaverse as the company's future - calling it "the next frontier" and saying he wanted to anchor the company... Read More