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ACC files case against Hasina's cousin Hasnat Abdullah

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against Abul Hasnat Abdullah, former chief whip and cousin of Sheikh Hasina, for earning Tk 19 crore 71 lakh illegally. ACC spokesperson and... Read More


RIL to start solar power generation from Kutch project in FY27 1st half

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Reliance Industries will commence solar power generation in the first half of the next financial year from its mega renewable energy project in Kutch, Gujarat, a site spread over... Read More


South Asia's sovereign debt problem

Nepal, Oct. 19 -- South Asia is struggling to balance sovereign debt and fiscal space. The region's debt has risen faster than in any other emerging region due to persistent fiscal deficits. By 2023, ... Read More


55th annual convocation: Women walk away with top ranks in half the streams at PEC

Chandigarh, Oct. 19 -- While women graduates were only around 14% of the total BTech graduates, a significant number of female students bagged medals at the 55th annual convocation held by Punjab Engi... Read More


Zomato-parent Eternal receives Rs.64.17 crore state tax notice from Uttar Pradesh government - Here's what we know

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Online food delivery platform Zomato's parent company, Eternal, on Sunday, 19 October 2025, disclosed that the Lucknow government's Deputy Commissioner of State Tax has imposed a... Read More


Frequent disruptions on highway drive up trade costs, exporters say

Kathmandu, Oct. 19 -- Frequent floods and landslides along the Tribhuvan Highway-a key trade route linking Kathmandu with domestic and international markets-have not only pushed up transportation cost... Read More


Transmigration Ministry allocates Rp300 billion for 2025

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Transmigration has allocated a budget of more than Rp300 billion (around US$17.5 million) for 2025 to support the development of transmigration areas across various... Read More


Phoksundo lake sees increased tourist flow

Dolpa, Oct. 19 -- Phoksundo lake, located in ward 8 of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality in Dolpa district, has been drawing an increasing number of visitors in recent years. According to Kishor Kuma... Read More


'No-cost' EMIs and other money mistakes to dodge this festive season

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- As India lights up for the festive season, the air is thick with excitement. While the festive period is essential for cultural and emotional connection, financial exuberance oft... Read More


Would bitcoin's pixie-dust maths work on Dalal Street?

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Here's a maths problem for you: suppose you buy gold worth Rs.100 and store it in a pot. What is the immediate value of the pot? It's Rs.100, assuming there's no wild price swing... Read More