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'New tobacco pricing plan could deter 3.72 lakh youths from smoking, save 1.85 lakh lives'

Dhaka, May 13 -- Public health experts on Wednesday called for a major overhaul of Bangladesh's tobacco taxation and pricing system in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, saying a revised str... Read More


Indonesia delays mining royalty and export levy plan

Jakarta, May 13 -- The Indonesian energy minister and finance minister have agreed to postpone the introduction of royalties and export levies on mining commodities. The government is currently revie... Read More


PPF extension vs phased withdrawals: What should investors choose after account maturity?

New Delhi, May 13 -- After a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account completes its 15-year maturity period, investors have to decide whether to withdraw the entire corpus and close the account, extend it ... Read More


Consensus candidacy: When elite imposition overthrows the people's democratic will, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, May 13 -- In Nigeria, candidate nomination has traditionally been defined by two legally recognised modes of selection: direct and indirect primaries. However, in 2022, former President Muham... Read More


Trump's visit to China: China says "four red-lines in relations must not be challenged"

Washington DC, May 13 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United States on Wednesday reiterated its position on key sensitive issues in China-US relations, stating that certain issues constitute "four red l... Read More


'RBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year'

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government, providing the Centre with a fiscal cushion to address challenges arising from the o... Read More


Govt may have to hike fuel prices if Iran war prolongs, says RBI Guv

New Delhi, May 13 -- The government might have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the West Asia crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at ... Read More


Cabinet approval clears path for Nagpur airport modernisation

NEW DELHI, May 13 -- The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the lease tenure of Airports Authority of India (AAI) land allotted to MIHAN India Limited (MIL), paving the way for the handin... Read More


New I-T Act to reduce disputes, simplify compliance: Official

India, May 13 -- The newly implemented Income Tax Act, 2025 has been designed to simplify compliance, reduce litigation and create a transparent, technology-driven tax ecosystem that is easier for ord... Read More


Trump lands in Beijing for crucial summit with Xi Jinping as Iran conflict, trade tensions loom large

Beijing/IBNS, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides prepare to address growing geopolitical and ... Read More