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Savers face shrinking returns as govt lowers savings tool rates

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The government has begun the new year with another cut in interest rates on National Savings Certificates, dealing a fresh blow to middle-income families and retirees who rely on thes... Read More


Raj Thackeray urges MNS candidates to protect Mumbai's identity

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday issued a strong call to party candidates, urging them to make an all-out effort to "protect Mumbai," asserting that t... Read More


South Asian nations' gesture highlights Khaleda's respect, stature: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said it was a 'positive gesture' from the South Asian countries towards former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who earned a kind of ac... Read More


RBI flags global uncertainties, says Indian Economy well-placed to withstand shocks

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said India's economy and financial system remain resilient despite heightened global uncertainties, elevated asset valuations, and rising geopoliti... Read More


4 Kashmiri officers promoted to the rank of Joint Commissioners of Income Tax

Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- Four Kashmiri officers have been promoted to the rank of Joint Commissioners of Income Tax by the Ministry of Finance. The officers include Gulzarin Akhtar, Noor-ud-din , Shakil A... Read More


No bouquets, give blankets instead: Minister Seethakka's New Year call for compassion

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Seethakka on Thursday appealed to people to begin the New Year with humanity rather than extravagance, urging them to rep... Read More


Rain showers welcome the New Year in Mumbai; Cold spell to persist for four days

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- As a cold wave grips Maharashtra, the New Year was welcomed with unexpected rain showers in Mumbai during the early hours of the first day of the year. The sudden rainfall caught man... Read More


Todd hopes green deck takes a turn before Ashes finale

Sydney, Jan. 1 -- Australia's rookie spinner might not be the only man named Todd hoping curator Adam Lewis finds a low setting on his lawn mower before he runs it over his SCG pitch, which remains a ... Read More


BNP leaders, supporters gather at Khaleda Zia's grave to offer fateha

, Jan. 1 -- A day after her burial, BNP leaders, activists, and common people on Thursday visited the grave of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to offer fateha and pay their... Read More


Hue Festival 2026 kicks off

Hue, Jan. 1 -- The People's Committee of the central city of Hue held a ceremony at Ngo Mon Square in the Hue Imperial Citadel on January 1 to announce its signature Hue Festival 2026. Director of the... Read More