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Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit fro... Read More


Maha Kumbh Mela viral 'IITian Baba' Abhey Singh ties the knot with engineer Pratika, pics go viral

Bhubaneswar, April 7 -- Rising to nationwide fame during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Abhey Singh-widely known as IITian Baba-became a symbol of the unusual blend of science and spirituality. Now, the vi... Read More


Himachal Dairy membership reaches 39,790: CM Sukhu

New Delhi, April 7 -- In a significant boost to the rural cooperative and dairy sector, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighted notable growth in Himachal Pradesh's grassroots institutions. Sharing the up... Read More


Indonesia prepares 3.5 million tons of CPO for mandatory B50 program

Indonesia, April 7 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that 3.5 million tons of crude palm oil have been prepared to support the mandatory Biodiesel 50 (B50) program starting July 1, 20... Read More


Chinese President Urges Faster Shift to New Energy System

Afghanistan, April 7 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for faster planning and construction of a "new energy system," saying China must strengthen its energy security and remain resilient aga... Read More


Sensex drops 155 pts; PSU bank shares decline

Mumbai, April 7 -- The frontline equity benchmarks traded with moderate losses in mid-morning trade, weighed down by a mix of global and domestic headwinds. Investor sentiment weakened after fresh geo... Read More


Legislature codifies enforced disappearance as crime against humanity in ICT framework

Dhaka, April 7 -- In a landmark move, parliament has passed an amendment to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Act formally defining enforced disappearances as crimes against humanity. The chang... Read More


'Kalnagini' snake recovered from Sreemangal hospital quarter, released in Lawachhara

Dhaka, April 7 -- A "Kalnagini" or golden tree snake was rescued from the third floor of the staff quarters at Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar. Later, the snake was released into Law... Read More


Agri Buzz: Improved mustard production has strengthened domestic edible oil supply

Mumbai, April 7 -- Government noted in a latest update that domestic availability of edible oils remains comfortable despite global uncertainties. Imports from key partner countries including Indonesi... Read More


Beat the heat with the right food habits

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- By Gayathma Weerawanni, Dr Nishala Wedamulla and Prof Janaka Wijesinghe The message is simple: eat right in hot weather! But in a country like Sri Lanka, where the sun now feels... Read More