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Indonesia targets Rp2,908 trillion from tax, customs, excise in 2027

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said in Jakarta on Friday that Indonesia is targeting Rp2,908 trillion in tax, customs and excise revenue under the 2027 Draft State Budget, a... Read More


Malaysia may one day vote online, EC says trust and security top priorities

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 14 -- The Election Commission (EC) has not ruled out the possibility of introducing online or electronic voting in Malaysia in the future. According to Berita Harian (BH), EC chai... Read More


Signals from Parliament's monsoon session washout

India, Aug. 14 -- The monsoon session of Parliament was expected to be a stormy one. The Opposition had signalled that it wanted to corner the government on the NEET paper-leak issue and misappropriat... Read More


PM Modi says President Murmu's Independence Day message reinforces resolve for Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, describing it as "motivating and thoughtful" and s... Read More


Rahul Gandhi's 'mock hug' taunt sparks row; Centre stresses 'mutual respect' with Italy

India, Aug. 14 -- The Centre has stressed the importance of "mutual respect and understanding" in its bilateral relationship with Italy, a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other party leader... Read More


Allahabad HC orders 30% reservation for women lawyers in OBA polls

LUCKNOW, Aug. 14 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has ordered 30% reservation for women advocates in the governing/executive council of the Oudh Bar Association (OBA). The court said a... Read More


Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urges PM to reconsider mining law; flags revenue, welfare impact

Ranchi, Aug. 14 -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider amendments to the country's mining law, warning that restrictions on state-level mineral l... Read More


Prabowo announces Indonesia Financial Center in Jakarta and Bali

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to establish the Indonesia Financial Center (PFII) in Jakarta and Bali. According to Prabowo, Jakarta will serve as the initial location... Read More


"Blood, water cannot flow togethe"r: MJ Akbar hits back at Sharif over IWT, says Pak must answer for every drop of Indian blood lost to terror

Panaji, Aug. 14 -- Former Union Minister MJ Akbar on Friday hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying Islamabad must first answer for every ... Read More


Rohtak remains without DC for six days, ahead of I-Day

Rohtak, Aug. 14 -- Rohtak district has been without a deputy commissioner (DC) for six days, a vacancy that comes at a crucial time as the administration prepares for Independence Day celebrations. T... Read More