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SAARC's Silent Comeback: Ready, But Is Colombo The Answer?

Pakistan, July 16 -- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is not dead. In fact, a major, surprise regional breakthrough is now highly possible. High-level diplomatic sources cl... Read More


Japanese Market Sharply Lower; Slipping 3%

India, July 16 -- The Japanese market is trading sharply lower on Friday, extending the sharp losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei... Read More


Windfall Tax Updated: Diesel, ATF Export Levies Increased from July 16

India, July 16 -- The Central Government has increased windfall duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports while reducing the export levy on petrol, effective July 16, 2026. The move fol... Read More


River Sal chokes despite crores spent on severage treatment

Goa, July 16 -- Despite the gov ernment investing crores of rupees in building sewerage infrastructure to prevent pollution of Goa's rivers, un treated sewage continues to flow through open drains in ... Read More


Bangladesh to buy both Boeing, Airbus jets to expand Biman fleet

Dhaka, July 16 -- Bangladesh has decided to purchase both Boeing and Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines as part of fleet expansion with mixed aircraft, keeping national interests protected.... Read More


New Toyota Hilux teased officially ahead of 28th July launch

India, July 16 -- Japanese automaker Toyota has officially teased the updated Hilux ahead of its India launch on July 28. The refreshed pickup truck will receive its first major update since it was in... Read More


Police foil cross-border terror conspiracy, 1 held with grenade

Amritsar, July 16 -- The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted a cross-border terror conspiracy with the arrest of one individual, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on We... Read More


Gold and silver prices drop on MCX as escalating Middle East conflict strengthens US Fed rate hike expectations

New Delhi, July 16 -- Gold and silver prices traded lower on the MCX on Thursday (16 July) morning, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fuelled concerns over inflation staying at elevated l... Read More


Rupee opens flat at 96.25 against US dollar

New Delhi, July 16 -- The Indian rupee opened flat at 96.25 against the US dollar on Thursday, 16 July, as elevated crude oil prices and weakening market sentiment continued to weigh on the domestic c... Read More


Vietnam calls for stronger international cooperation to achieve SDGs

Hanoi, July 16 -- Vietnam has called for stronger action by the international community, including greater technology transfer, digital inclusion, capacity building, and sustainable financing for deve... Read More