According to a media source, Bangladesh has published new textbooks that state that Ziaur Rahman declared the country’s independence in 1971, replacing earlier ones that attributed the proclamation to founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Daily Star newspaper said that the new textbooks for elementary and secondary pupils featureRead More →
(Reuters) According to a government circular released on Friday, India extended the deadline for imported coal-based power plants to run at full capacity till February 28. In October, the government used an emergency provision to order corporations like Vedanta, Adani Power, and Tata Power to continue operating their imported coal-firedRead More →
Taipei (Reuters) : After opposition parties enacted legislation mandating cuts to economic and technology investment, Taiwan’s science ministry issued a warning on Friday that funding for sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and aerospace might be slashed by T$20 billion ($609.11 million) for the upcoming year. The governing Democratic Progressive PartyRead More →
As expiring non-deliverable contracts and currency futures increased demand for dollars, the Indian rupee (INR) plunged to its lowest level ever on Friday. Meanwhile, importers panicked and bought dollars. Before the central bank’s intervention helped to reduce sharp losses, traders said the Indian rupee fell to an all-time low ofRead More →
Karachi : (Web Desk )According to a project director at the firm, Karachi-based Dewan Farooque Motors Limited, a Pakistani car importer and manufacturer, would build Chinese electric trucks domestically. The vehicle’s introduction is planned for the first quarter of next year. With the intention of having 30% of all passengerRead More →
Istanbul (AFP): In an effort to combat double-digit inflation, Turkey’s central bank reduced its main interest rate on Thursday for the first time in over two years. Citing improvements in “inflation expectations and pricing behavior,” the bank’s monetary policy committee voted to lower the target rate from 50% to 47.5%.Read More →
Reuters, NEW DELHI – The gentle-spoken Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92, was seen as a “reluctant king” during his first term as prime minister and was undoubtedly one of India’s most effective leaders. Singh served a record two terms as prime minister fromRead More →
NEW DELHI (Reuters)- Allegations of wrongdoing involving the family in the 2015 awarding of a $12.65 billion nuclear power deal were characterized as “completely bogus” and a “smear campaign” by the son and adviser of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday. On Monday, the Anti Corruption Commission ofRead More →
ISTANBUL (AFP) A huge bomb smashed through an explosives facility in northeastern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and wounding five more, officials said. Shards of glass and metal were seen scattered outside the factory, with ambulances nearby. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken toRead More →
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – After Australia stated it will not launch a bid for soccer’s global championship on Tuesday’s deadline day, Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA has requested offers for the event from Asia and Oceania by Oct. 31. Football Australia (FA)Read More →
