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MPR deputy urges strict hygiene in free meal program

Jakarta, March 1 -- Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono has urged nutrition service units nationwide to uphold strict hygiene and nutritional standards i... Read More


India forex reserves drop by $2.11 billion to $723.608 billion in week that ended Feb 20

New Delhi, March 1 -- India's foreign exchange reserves dipped USD 2.119 billion in the week that ended February 20 to USD 723.608 billion, after having reached a new all-time high recently, according... Read More


Did Grok forecast exact date of US-Israel attacks on Iran? Elon Musk says 'it's the best measure of.'

India, March 1 -- Israel and the United States executed a synchronized attack on Iran as discussions regarding Tehran's nuclear program deteriorated, leading the Middle East into a cycle of renewed mi... Read More


Property identification code seen as catalyst for real estate digitalisation

Hanoi, March 1 -- The regulation requiring all real estate assets to be assigned identification codes and integrated into the national land database from March 1, 2026 has been described by experts as... Read More


Cement price hikes lift Dangote Cement's annual profit twofold to N1 trillion

Nigeria, March 1 -- Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes... Read More


ANALYSIS: How US-Israel war with Iran may affect Nigeria

Nigeria, March 1 -- As the United States and Israel escalate military action against Iran, analysts warn that the consequences could extend far beyond the Middle East - with implications for global oi... Read More


Former Bira 91 employees protest outside founder Ankur Jain's home over unpaid salaries, statutory dues

New Delhi, March 1 -- Dozens of former employees of B9 Beverages Ltd, maker of Bira 91 beer, staged a protest outside founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Ankur Jain's residence in New Delhi's De... Read More


Harsh Goenka praises Mumbai Metro after first ride, says it outshines Paris, London and New York systems

India, March 1 -- Industrialist Harsh Goenka has heaped praise on the Mumbai Metro after travelling on it for the first time, calling the experience efficient, spotless and surprisingly uncrowded. Sha... Read More


7 Years of Luka Chuppi: Kartik Aaryan's Mid-Budget Rom-Com That Became a Quiet Blockbuster

Mumbai, March 1 -- Seven years after its release, Luka Chuppi is remembered as more than just a successful romantic comedy. It stands as a textbook example of how a mid-budget Hindi film-rooted in a r... Read More


Goa Budget To Boost Paddy Cultivation, Says CM

India, March 1 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the upcoming Goa Budget will focus on strengthening paddy cultivation and promoting community farming initiatives across the state. He emphasised th... Read More