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Telecom seeks manufacturing, private 5G push in Budget 2026-27

India, Jan. 21 -- As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, leaders from India's telecom and digital infrastructure ecosystem are urging the government to sharpen its focus on domestic manufacturing, pr... Read More


Indonesia tourism projected to exceed 2025 target with 15.3M arrivals

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana reported that Indonesia's tourism industry delivered strong results in 2025, with foreign tourist arrivals expected to surpass the governm... Read More


Govt employees' salary proposed to be jacked up by max 142pc

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Government employees' pay is recommended to be ramped up by 142 per cent to Tk 160,000 at the highest and Tk 20,000 lowest, generating dismay among economists. The Pay Commission su... Read More


Ha Noi to stage pyrotechnic firework displays to celebrate 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21 -- The rehearsal of the fireworks display at the My Dinh National Stadium complex - Illustration photo Specifically, the firework display will last 30 minutes from 8:10pm to 8... Read More


Liquor revenue rises 5% in Dec despite price hike

Kolkata, Jan. 21 -- Call it winter cheer or the muted impact of the price hike, the state Excise department toasted to a 5 per cent jump in liquor revenue in December 2025 compared to the same month l... Read More


Railways' pre-budget rally: Fare hike fuels modernization surge

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The lead-up to Budget 2026 has been particularly vibrant in railways, where a combination of fare rationalization and expectations of another year of elevated capital expenditure... Read More


Current state of Indian economy provides ground for optimism going forward, says RBI

Mumbai, Jan. 21 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated in its monthly update today that amidst the global uncertainties, the current state of the Indian economy provides ground for optimism going f... Read More


Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 date: Here's when 2026 season will begin

Mumbai, Jan. 21 -- After the successful conclusion of Bigg Boss 19, 2026 has begun on a busy note for reality TV fans, with updates pouring in about upcoming shows like Bigg Boss OTT, The 50, and Khat... Read More


Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani calls all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of Budget session

Jaipur, Jan. 21 -- Ahead of the forthcoming budget session, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani has convened an all-party meeting on January 27 to facilitate smooth and effective functioning of... Read More


Tamil Nadu: Powerloom workers seek 50 per cent solar subsidy in Union Budget 2026

Coimbatore, Jan. 21 -- Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Bhoopathi, a power loom weaver from Coimbatore, has highlighted the growing distress faced by workers in the powerloom sector and urged the Union... Read More