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Viet Nam becomes IRENA member

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long (third to left) and representatives of the IRENA, Ha Noi, December 15, 2025 The announcement was made during the wor... Read More


HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to acquire up to 9.50% stake in IndusInd Bank

Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- IndusInd Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its letter dated 15 December 2025 has accorded its approval to HDFC Bank to acquire aggregate holding of up to 9.50... Read More


President Shahabuddin, CA Yunus pay tribute at National Memorial

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- The nation is remembering the heroic sons who gave their blood to bring an end to two decades of Pakistani rule and create an independent Bangladesh on the 54th anniversary of the Be... Read More


Anger grows over TPCODL's security deposit notices, state-wide protest threatened

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- Discontent among electricity consumers in Odisha has intensified following the issuance of demand notices by TPCODL seeking payment of additional security deposits. The move ha... Read More


Notorious criminal injured in police encounter in Odisha's Bhadrak, admitted to hospital

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- An encounter took place in Bhadrak on Tuesday in which notorious criminal Kamalakant Das, also known as Budhia, was shot by police. The incident occurred near the Charampa malg... Read More


Horror on Yamuna Expressway: 8 buses, 3 cars pile up in dense fog, 4 dead, 25 injured

India, Dec. 16 -- At least four people were killed and 25 others injured after a massive pile-up involving eight buses and three cars on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday amid dens... Read More


Viet Nam welcomes 20th millionth int'l tourist for first time

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Certificates and gifts are presented to the 20,000,000th international arrival, Phu Quoc International Airport, An Giang Province, December 15, 2025 - Photo: nhandan.vn The... Read More


Prabowo eyes trillions in savings through energy independence

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- President Prabowo Subianto reiterated the government's commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency to reduce Indonesia's reliance on fuel imports, which is projected to save tr... Read More


Viet Nam among Asia's most notable governance reformers

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Delegates to the policy dialogue, Ha Noi, December 15, 2025 The above figures was released at a policy dialogue jointly organized by the Academy of Public Administration an... Read More


OTV Impact: Destitute man living in mountains rescued, given temporary shelter

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- The district administration on Tuesday rescued Dukha Nayak, a destitute living in harsh conditions in the mountains near Merapalli village under Mohana block in Gajapati distri... Read More