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Higher NPLs a key concern: ICCB

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- The International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) has pinpointed persistently high level of non-performing loans (NPLs) as one of the 'most serious structural concerns' in the ... Read More


Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Puts AI Governance and Startup Control on Trial

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- When Elon Musk asked a US court to award him up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, the headline number grabbed attention. But the lawsuit now headed for trial ... Read More


PSC discusses execution of transfers of Principals in National, Provincial Schools

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, were discuss... Read More


Sensex tanks 1066 pts, Nifty slips below 25,250 amid global trade jitters

Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- Benchmark equity indices closed sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,250 level as selling pressure intensified across the board. All NSE sectoral indices e... Read More


Kanye West likely to perform in India for the first time in April 2026: Report

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Global rap icon Kanye West could be headed to India for the very first time as a live performer. According to industry buzz, the Grammy-winning artist is expected to stage his de... Read More


Election of Mumbai's mayor will begin with a reservation lottery

India, Jan. 20 -- The process for electing the next mayor of the BMC will formally begin on Thursday when the state government's urban development department draws lots to decide the reservation categ... Read More


Israel's bulldozer action against UNRWA in Jerusalem caught on cam; far-right minister says 'terror supporters expelled'

India, Jan. 20 -- Amid the not-so-quiet ceasefire with Gaza, Israel on Tuesday began bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). The bulldozer action, which wa... Read More


Govt allots two days for no-confidence debate against PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (20) that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition against Minister of Educ... Read More


Lawmakers call for empowered local bodies after Gul Plaza firePublished on: January 20, 2026 4:02 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 20 -- The deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, which claimed at least 26 lives and left 81 people missing, echoed in the National Assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers called for stronger loca... Read More


Restoration work begins on Peradeniya Yaka Bridge after cyclone damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Restoration and repair work has officially begun on the Peradeniya Kalu Palama (Yaka Bridge) following significant damage caused by recent cyclone-related incidents. The site ins... Read More