Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Bank Indonesia launches QRIS operation trials in China

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) and the People's Bank of China have launched a series of trials for cross-border QR code payments, linking QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) with China's paymen... Read More


Tourist safety in Sabah needs urgent fix, says Tiong King Sing after uncovering serious enforcement lapses

SIBU, Aug. 17 -- Immediate reforms are needed to safeguard tourist safety in Sabah, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture DatukSeri Tiong King Sing. He advised Sabah authorities to step up the n... Read More


Guest column | Atmanirbhar Bharat: Turning crisis into opportunities for growth, security

India, Aug. 17 -- On Independence Day, from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a bold vision for India's progress, declaring Atmanirbhar Bharat the foundation of a Viksit B... Read More


Ayodhya admn to widen 'Aastha ki Galiyan' to handle pilgrim rush

LUCKNOW, Aug. 17 -- The Ayodhya administration has launched a survey to widen five roads in the historic Ramkot area, also known as "Aastha ki Galiyan" (streets of faith), leading to the Ram Mandir. T... Read More


Young voices preserve Vi - Giam folk songs

Nghe An, Aug. 17 -- The melodies of Vi and Giam folk songs continue to echo through classrooms and clubs across the central province of Nghe An, making the cultural current flow strong and clear into ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the Regional Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement on the ASCC Strategic Plan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- At the invitation of the Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group to Develop the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, w... Read More


'Govt has blood on its hands': AAP on Goa's 'death traps'

Goa, Aug. 17 -- Addressing a press conference, AAP State president Adv Amit Palekar said, "The BJP government has blood on its hands. Every pothole is a BJP promise, and every fatal accident is their ... Read More


NDA picks Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as VP candidate

NEW DELHI, Aug. 17 -- The BJP-led NDA has picked Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as the ruling alliance's candidate for the post of Vice President, weeks after the sudden resignation of Jagdeep... Read More


Delhi government promises smooth and safe festival celebrations

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Delhi Government has pledged to make upcoming festivals in the capital city more convenient and safe for devotees, ensuring that celebrations are conducted with grandeur and ... Read More


Free education, zero value? Why MCD schools fail to match private standards

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Despite visible efforts by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to strengthen its primary schools with NGO collaborations, mid-day meal schemes, and government-provided learn... Read More