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Business News | From Pashmina to Apricots: GST Reforms to Boost Ladakh's Economy
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The sweeping GST rationalisation reforms that took effect this Navratri have benefits for all walks of people in some form or the other. The recent GST reduction across a wide variety of products and services...
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Business News | India Celebrates a Surreal Diwali
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: As India prepares to celebrate its most luminous festival, Surreal Global stands at the heart of these celebrations, transforming cities and communities with installations that embody the very spirit...
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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Rising Global Threat to Public Health
1Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India; 2Sharda Research and Analytical Foundation, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India; 3National Institute of Food Technology...
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American e-waste causing 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released...
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More US capital flowing to Asia as dollar weakens: KKR
Global investors with heavy US exposure are steadily shifting more capital to Asia as the dollar loses steam and the region’s fundamentals shine, according to the co-chief executive officer of KKR & Co. While the rebalancing doesn’t amount to a US...
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Sports News | Rajnath Singh Formally Confers Insignia of Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army Upon Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra...
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Asia Digest: ZhenFund leads ChatCut round; Joy Group acquires Foltene
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China’s ZhenFund has led the seed funding round for video editing startup ChatCut, while Joy Group has fully acquired Italy’s Foltene. Antler backs ChatCut’s seed round US-based video editing startup ChatCut has raised $1.35 million in its seed...
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Sports News | Harbhajan Singh, Kieron Pollard, Piyush Chawla Among Big Names in Abu Dhabi T10 2025
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The 9th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 is set to be played from November 18 to 30 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With a fresh set of teams added to the mix, and featuring cricketing greats including...
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Business News | Despite Recent Fall, Gold and Silver Still Has Upside Potential: Experts
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Gold and silver prices, which have seen a sharp rise over the past year, are currently witnessing some correction, but experts believe the pullback is temporary and the overall outlook remains positive. Rajesh...
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Sports News | India's Batting Coach Optimistic About Ro-Ko's Form Ahead of 2nd ODI Against Australia
Adelaide [Australia], October 22 (ANI): Ahead of the second ODI against Australia, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak remains optimistic about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form, citing their strong IPL experience and preparation, despite their...
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Business News | Excitement Builds as GFLOOR EXPO 2025 Announces New Dates and Expanding Industry Line-Up!
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 22: The countdown has begun for GFLOOR Expo 2025, and the excitement across the flooring, construction, and design community is unmistakable! The event, now scheduled from 14th to 16th November 2025 at...
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Business News | American Tourister: Made in Nashik. For the World
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: American Tourister has rolled out its new campaign, "Made in Nashik. For the World," a film that profiles the city behind the brand's global journey. At Nashik--the brands largest factory in the...
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AP Business SummaryBrief at 11:32 a.m. EDT
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Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto So far this year, billions of dollars have flowed into companies that have reinvented themselves by making the buying and holding of cryptocurrency their main focus. More than...
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Business : Digital Policy Alignment Crucial To Unlock Next Phase Of ASEAN-S. Korea GrowthÂ
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a...
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Council hears tax break proposal for business expansion
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Crossett Economic Development Foundation Director Mike Smith asked the Crossett City Council to consider adopting a tax back resolution for a business expansion that he said could create 35 jobs in the next three to five years. While the council...
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Why South Asia’s Brightest Are Leaving and How to Bring Them Back
Across South Asia, a quiet migration is reshaping the region’s future. From software engineers in Karachi to doctors in Dhaka and data scientists in Bangalore, some of the subcontinent’s brightest minds are packing their bags not out of...
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Health Minister supports implementation plan for climate change and health
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai strongly endorsed and supported the Draft Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health at the WHO Western Pacific...
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Business : A 'Substantial' Announcement Expected From Trump’s ASEAN Summit Attendance -- Economist
By Niam Seet Wei KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The confirmation that United States (US) President Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit here in the next few days suggests there will be “something substantial” to announce, says an...
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Sports News | J&K: Kashmir's Dal Lake Hosts Water Skiing Events
Sri Nagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 22 (ANI): Water skiing becomes a new sensation for adventure-loving youths in Kashmir. Water skiing is considered one of the most thrilling and attractive water sports, playing a vital role in...
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Business News | India's Economy Remains Resilient Amid Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin
New Delhi [India] October 22 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest State of the Economy article published in the RBI Bulletin of October 2025, noted that while the Indian economy is not immune to global headwinds, it continues to...
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