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Unpacking Democratic SocialismPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:28 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Sweeping across America as if it were a Marxist spectre - which it is not - is the Democratic Socialists of America organization. Perhaps a more appropriate moniker for the DSA ac... Read More


Butterfly Learnings, First Coffee, Digidukan, AlgoFET net early-stage funding

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Early-stage startups Butterfly Learnings, First Coffee, Digidukan, and AlgoFET have secured funding in separate rounds, the companies said Wednesday. Butterfly Learnings Butter... Read More


Bangladesh Is No Longer Playing by India's RulesPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:18 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Small countries rarely get to dictate terms to their larger neighbours. When they try, it usually costs them, and they usually back down within a news cycle or two. Bangladesh's c... Read More


RI's economic growth well-maintained despite global uncertainty: BI

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Indonesia's economic growth remains well-maintained and needs further support to sustain momentum amid a weak global outlook and persistent financial-market uncertainty, Bank Indon... Read More


Rupee marginally up against dollarPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:11 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.61, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.62. According to ... Read More


"India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests": EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India should not rush to finalise a trade agreement with the United States and must ensure that the pact protects the country's long-term interests, Member of the Economic Adviso... Read More


Who is Preston Harp? Natalie Harp's estranged brother reacts to her 'I want to bring you joy' letter to Trump

India, Aug. 19 -- The estranged brother of White House aide Natalie Harp provided some perspective on her strong connection with President Donald Trump. Natalie Harp's association with Trump has spar... Read More


South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to sharply scale back their drills at the U.S.'s request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected Pre... Read More


Water issues with Bangladesh to be addressed through bilateral mechanisms: Indian MEA

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Noting that Bangladesh and India share 54 common rivers, India has said all water-related cooperation and discussions between the two countries should take place through their existi... Read More


Indian Shares Extend Losses For Seventh Day

India, Aug. 19 -- Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday to extend losses for a seventh straight session as elevated oil prices and rising global bond yields amid an apparent impasse in Middle East pe... Read More