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Nepal floods disrupt over 12% of Hydropower capacity, affecting 430 MW amid widespread destruction

Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- Severe flash floods triggered by a surge in the Bhotekoshi River have disrupted around 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation and supply capacity in Nepal, affecting more th... Read More


Bihar's new women's university to have female leadership, staff and students: CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna, Aug. 27 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday announced that the state will establish a women's university where all key positions, including Vice-Chancellor, professors and empl... Read More


"Modi Govt created two systems in country...": Rahul Gandhi on NCLT

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the Narendra Modi government had created "two systems" in the country, one for a handful of billionaires and another for eve... Read More


RI boosts digital ecosystem to support 8 percent economic growth

Nusa Dua, Bali, Aug. 27 -- Indonesia's Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is accelerating digital ecosystem development to help drive economic growth toward the government's 8 percent target f... Read More


Micromax Floats Family Office, Earmarks Rs.250 Cr To Back Deeptech Startups

India, Aug. 27 -- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Micromax Informatics has announced the launch of a family office, with a corpus of Rs.250 Cr (nearly $26 Mn), to back deeptech startups across I... Read More


China agrees in principle to invest in Tk 10,000cr housing project for Dhaka slum dwellers: LGRD state minister

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- China has primarily agreed to invest in a nearly Tk 10,000 crore project to build modern housing for residents of Korail, Sat Tola and Bhasantek slums, said State Minister for LGRD a... Read More


Indonesia eyes deeper cocoa, palm value chain ties with Malaysia, PNG

Jakarta, Aug. 27 -- Indonesia is exploring new cooperation potentials with Malaysia and Papua New Guinea to strengthen the value chain of sustainable cocoa and palm products. According to Coordinatin... Read More


Kaziranga at crossroads: A shrinking ESZ, expanding tourism and fight over land

Written by, Aug. 27 -- Kishor Kr Kalita, Mahesh Deka Kaziranga: At the back of a house near Dhansiri Mukh in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, wild elephants still wander up to the door most evenings.... Read More


South leads in India's festive hiring market: Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai remain primary employment hubs

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Southern India is expected to account for 36.3% of festive frontline jobs in 2026. Its share stood near 33.3% in 2024 and 35% in 2025. The TeamLease Festive Season Workforce Rep... Read More


Lottery revival could ruin young generation, families in Himachal, says Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla, Aug. 27 -- Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday opposed the proposed revival of the lottery system in the state, warning t... Read More