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3 Pakistani firms make it to Forbes 'Asia's Best Under A Billion' listPublished on: August 20, 2026 11:52 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Three Pakistani companies, namely Murree Brewery, Systems Limited and Sazgar Engineering Works, have been included in the Forbes list of Asia's Best Under A Billion 2026 list. "T... Read More


Commodities Buzz: Japan crude oil imports rebound

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Japan's imports of crude oil rebounded in July to the level before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February. Overall imports of the fuel rose 5.5 perce... Read More


Quote of the day by Pierre-Marc-Gaston: 'Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Throughout history, thinkers have argued that curiosity and inquiry reveal more about a person than the knowledge they display. The way someone frames a question often exposes th... Read More


India calls for urgent reforms in UNSC to reflect present-day global realities

India, Aug. 20 -- India has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying its structure and decision-making process must reflect present-day global realities and prov... Read More


Will AU's return to Khartoum bring Sudan closer to peace?

SUDAN, Aug. 20 -- REOPENING its liaison office offers a narrow, but real, opportunity for the African Union to help achieve a ceasefire. The African Unions (AU) decision to reopen its Sudan liaison o... Read More


Israeli strike hits Syria base after Turkish delegation visit

India, Aug. 20 -- A Turkish delegation had visited an air base in northern Syria the day before it was hit by Israeli airstrikes, Syrian officials said. The Israeli strikes hit the Abu Duhur base earl... Read More


PM Modi wants Rahman's visit to be memorable, says Indian envoy

India, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India to be "memorable", Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi has said, stressing... Read More


UP hosts Japan investment meet, unveils Japanese City in YEIDA

India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of Uttar Pradesh organised the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, on Wednesday, bringing together more than 200 Japanese CEOs, Managing Director... Read More


UP-Japan Investment Summit: Yogi's push to put UP on the fast track

India, Aug. 20 -- There is a synchronicity to the UP-Japan Investment Meet this week. It was in February this year that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath travelled to Japan. It was his maid... Read More


India's widening strategic front

India, Aug. 20 -- India's strategic calculus in August 2026 is being tested on two increasingly important fronts: a new defence architecture taking shape in West Asia and a rapidly evolving political ... Read More