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FM Sitharaman to brief GST panels on rate rejig, cess phase-out starting Wednesday

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- As the Centre pushes ahead with its next wave of tax reforms, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will brief the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's groups of ministers (GoMs)... Read More


Prabowo's first budget seeks balance between growth and prudence

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) unveiled during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on August 15 marks President Prabowo Subianto's first fiscal ... Read More


Actor Chris Pratt praises in-law Robert Kennedy Jr, says 'he's funny, I love him'

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Hollywood actor Chris Pratt has spoken warmly about Robert Kennedy Jr., describing him as "great" and "funny" during a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast. Pra... Read More


Supremacy Clash: Alaafin issues Ooni ultimatum to revoke chieftaincy title conferred on businessman

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- A bitter royal supremacy battle is brewing among two of the highest kings in Yorubaland. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife... Read More


Key developments in women's rights in Nigeria (July 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The call for special legislative seats for Nigerian women gained significant momentum throughout July, reflecting a broader national conversation on gender equality and political r... Read More


Salesforce Research: 75% of APAC CFOs Believe AI Agents Will Drive Revenue and Transform Existing Organizational Structures

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) have fundamentally shifted their approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new research from Salesforce, movin... Read More


Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: J-K athletes aim for national glory at Dal Lake

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is being seen as a life-changer for many. While locals who win their daily bread through tourism are looking forward to the ev... Read More


Key bills on norms for removal of PM, CMs, ministers to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

India, Aug. 19 -- The central government is set to move three key bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, August 20, to codify a legal framework for the removal of the prime minister, union ministers, ch... Read More


3 key bills propose norms to remove PM, CMs, ministers over criminal charges; to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

India, Aug. 19 -- The central government is set to move three key bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, August 20, to codify a legal framework for the removal of the prime minister, chief ministers, an... Read More


Najam Sethi slams Islamabad's denial of Indian missile strikes in May conflict

Goa, Aug. 19 -- In a rare candid admission, Pakistan political analyst Najam Sethi has revealed that Indian forces successfully carried out missile strikes on Pakistani air bases and militant hubs dur... Read More