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Biman's profit jumps 178pc with Tk 7.85 billion gain

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh's state-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines posted a net profit of Tk 7.85 billion (Tk 785.21 crore) in fiscal 2024-25, nearly tripling its earnings from a year earlier... Read More


Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise duties and a new cess regime from Febru... Read More


Pathirana's INR 18 cr can beat Green's INR 25.20 cr: How IPL 2026's costliest player might earn less

India, Jan. 1 -- Cameron Green's INR25.20-crore IPL 2026 auction headline looks like a financial knockout. Comparatively, Matheesha Pathirana's INR18-crore buy looks smaller. But once you follow the ... Read More


These HP LaserJet printers are optimal for quick printing at home and office

India, Jan. 1 -- Fast, dependable printing still matters at home and in office settings, especially when documents need to be ready without delay. HP LaserJet printers have built a reputation around s... Read More


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today on the New Year 2026

Buy or sell stocks, Jan. 1 -- The Indian stock market steps into the first trading session of 2026 on a cautiously optimistic note, set against a globally quiet backdrop as most major international ma... Read More


Wired Wisdom: Instamart 'trends', assessing the Xiaomi Redmi 15C, and gazing into 2026

India, Jan. 1 -- Good morning, and a Happy New Year! Opening thoughts. A few days ago, some interesting data was shared by Swiggy, regarding how India 'Swiggy'd' in 2025, and Instamart gadget shoppin... Read More


An Umno-PAS alliance anytime soon? Highly unlikely, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- There is speculation once again about whether Muafakat Nasional, the stillborn co-operation between PAS and Umno after GE 14, will be revived now that PAS and Bersatu's Perikat... Read More


Bank holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks open or closed on January 1?-Get state-wise list here

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of 2026, bank customers across India are seeking confirmation on the operational status of bank branches on Thursday, 1 January. According to the Reserve Bank of ... Read More


Uttar Pradesh charts '26 roadmap with mass recruitment, infra push and investment drive

Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has outlined an ambitious roadmap for 2026, focusing on large scale recruitment, big ticket infrastructure projects and measures to attract fresh invest... Read More


Passenger vehicle wholesales in India hit record 45.5L units in 2025

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Passenger vehicle wholesales in India clocked a record 45.5 lakh units in 2025, growing by nearly 6 per cent, turbocharged by GST 2.0 in the latter part of the year that helped ov... Read More