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Paytm stages fragile recovery after near collapse-can it regain its glory?

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Paytm has many firsts to its name. It was the first fintech company to list on Indian bourses, raising Rs.18,000 crore through an initial public offering, and also the first fint... Read More


Allahabad HC stays Abbas Ansari's conviction

Lucknow, Aug. 20 -- In a dramatic political twist, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the conviction of Samajwadi Party MLA Abbas Ansari in a hate speech case, effectively restoring his memb... Read More


Economic Buzz: China keeps lending rate steady

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- China held its benchmark lending rates steady for August, with the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) maintained at 3.0 percent and the over-five-year LPR, a key reference for mortgage ... Read More


Centre to build consensus with states on GST reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Aug. 20 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the next-generation GST reforms is a step towards making India Aatmanirbhar and the Central government looks at building con... Read More


Sand lifting from Meghna riverbanks threatens embankment, irrigation project in Chandpur

Chandpur, Aug. 20 -- Unchecked sand extraction from the banks of the Meghna River in Matlab North upazila of Chandpur is putting the 64-kilometre embankment under the Meghna-Dhanagoda flood control pr... Read More


Key infrastructure sector growth slows down to 2 per cent in July

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Eight infrastructure sectors' growth fell to a two-month low of 2 per cent in July 2025 due to a dip in the production of coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products. Ac... Read More


HCM City calls for continued int'l support for sustainable, prosperous future

HCM City, Aug. 20 -- Ho Chi Minh City hopes to continue receiving support and close cooperation from international friends, partners, and peace-loving people worldwide via the bridge-building role of ... Read More


'China's export curbs ease a relief, but India must cut dependence'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- China's decision to ease restrictions on exports of rare-earth minerals and fertilisers to India is a positive signal, but India must work to reduce its dependence on the neighbo... Read More


Denied vacating land for builder, chicken shop owner assaulted in Bhubaneswar; 3 arrested

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1754551024.JPG The Twin City Commissionerate Police, on Tuesday, arrested three men on charges of a dea... Read More


Vietnam steps up efforts to attract, retain talents

Hanoi, Aug. 20 -- New laws and policies, particularly the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Digital Technology Industry, are expected to help Vietnam attract top talents in the... Read More