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Rupee slumps to record low on global jitters, outlook remains fragile

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Indian rupee slid sharply on Wednesday, hitting a fresh record low of 91.7450 against the US dollar, weighed down by heightened global uncertainty leading to risk aversion ac... Read More


"From 68 to 70...number of times PM's 'good friend'...": Jairam Ramesh over Trump's repeated claim on Op Sindoor

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with US President Donald Trump, stating that Trump has claimed 70 times that h... Read More


Iran accused of extorting families for protesters bodies amid internet blackout

Bangladesh, Jan. 21 -- Iranian authorities are facing grave allegations that security forces demanded large payments from families in exchange for returning the bodies of protesters killed during a re... Read More


Indias BRICS presidency: Navigating multipolarity amid ‘America First pressures

Bangladesh, Jan. 21 -- Indias assumption of the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, comes at a defining moment in global politics. Following its widely noted stewardship of the G20 in 2023, New Delhi... Read More


Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" replace UN

Nepal, Jan. 21 -- In his address that lasted for nearly two hours at the White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of his second term, Trump repeatedly criticized the United Nations as ... Read More


Indonesia links SMEs to Japan retail to boost FMCG exports

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Indonesia's Trade Ministry has linked 30 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with major Japanese retailers to expand export access for Indonesian fast-moving consumer goods (... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:24 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.91 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 279.92. According to th... Read More


ANALYSIS: Trump's Africa Policy: Strategy or shakedown?

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Amid a turbulent start to the year and the emergence of the 'Donroe Doctrine', global policymakers are adjusting to an increasingly muscular, interventionist United States (US) int... Read More


Pakistan, WB to deepen bilateral strategic cooperationPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:15 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially under the World Bank's Count... Read More


13th ASEAN Para Games: Vietnamese swimmer breaks Games record to win gold

Hanoi, Jan. 21 -- Vietnam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang delivering an impressive performance and breaking the Games record in the wome... Read More