China's top developers lost close to $3bn due to weakened yuan

China's top developers lost close to $3bn due to weakened yuan

Top mainland Chinese property developers recorded close to $3 billion in foreign exchange losses, mainly on their U.S.-dollar borrowings during the first half of the year as the yuan dropped further against the greenback, adding pressure to their struggle to secure cash to service mounting debts.
West Bengal's Shantiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list, PM Modi says, ‘a proud moment’

West Bengal's Shantiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list, PM Modi says, ‘a proud moment’

Santiniketan in West Bengal included in UNESCO World Heritage list. It was established by poet Tagore in 1901.
Karachi's Erica Robin becomes first Miss Universe Pakistan, draws ire of conservatives

Karachi's Erica Robin becomes first Miss Universe Pakistan, draws ire of conservatives

Five contestants, including Erica, 24, a Pakistani Christian girl, were chosen as finalists from among 200 applicants for the grand finale.
Aditya-L1 successfully completes fourth earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO

Aditya-L1 successfully completes fourth earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO

With the completion of four earth-bound orbital manoeuvres, Aditya-L1 will next undergo a Trans-Lagrangian1 insertion manoeuvre
Pakistan: Over 70 factory workers looted in Karachi

Pakistan: Over 70 factory workers looted in Karachi

The mobile phones from all the workers were looted by the dacoits. Eight of the 70 industrial workers were female, while 62 were male.
Pakistan: Daughter launches social media campaign for her missing father’s release

Pakistan: Daughter launches social media campaign for her missing father’s release

A social media campaign has been launched by the daughter of Abdul Hameed Zahari, a Baloch allegedly abducted by Pakistani security agencies. The campaign is aimed towards Zahari’s release.
Gas rates to rise as govt tackles circular debt

Gas rates to rise as govt tackles circular debt

Still reeling from nationwide protests against inflated electricity bills of peak summers, the caretaker government on Friday said that increasing gas rates “across the board” ahead of winter was inevitable to contain the gas-sector circular debt growing at the rate of Rs350 billion per year. The government said it also intends to revitalise an economy that’s seen months of decline due to strict import regulations.
77pc children aged 10 unable to comprehend basic English text, report says

77pc children aged 10 unable to comprehend basic English text, report says

Some 77 percent of children aged 10 in Pakistan are unable to comprehend basic English text, it emerged on Friday.
G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good: PM Modi

G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good: PM Modi

As India successfully wraps up day one of the G20 Summit on Saturday under its Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good.
India, Bangladesh Sign 3 MoUs After Bilateral Meet Ahead Of G20 Summit

India, Bangladesh Sign 3 MoUs After Bilateral Meet Ahead Of G20 Summit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina held a bilateral talk in New Delhi on Friday, the two countries also signed three memorandum of understanding (MoUs), including one on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms.
Sit-ins still continue in Sindh despite recovery of hostages

Sit-ins still continue in Sindh despite recovery of hostages

Even after the recovery of three hostages including Mukhi Jagdish Kumar, Jaideep, and Dr Muneer Naich, the sit-in continued throughout Sindh, including Kashmore for the recovery of Priya Kumari, Sagar Kumar and other hostages.
Pakistan: More than 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal, say police

Pakistan: More than 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal, say police

The principal was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing several women
Unlawful maritime claims on 2023 edition of China's 'standard map' rejected

Unlawful maritime claims on 2023 edition of China's 'standard map' rejected

The United States has rejected China's claims over territories in the South China Sea and called on China to adhere to international law. The US State Department stated that China's maritime claims are unlawful and inconsistent with international regulations. Several countries, including India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Nepal, have also rejected China's new map.
Pakistan: Amid public misery, sugar prices reach record high

Pakistan: Amid public misery, sugar prices reach record high

Amid the economic crisis in Pakistan, sugar prices skyrocketed to a record high of 220 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) in the retail markets of Balochistan, ARY News reported on Sunday.
Empowering Sikh Youth: Uniting Voices Across Borders

Empowering Sikh Youth: Uniting Voices Across Borders

The spirit of Sikhism burned brightly as the three-day annual International Sikh Youth Symposium unfolded under the banner of the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America (SYANA) in the picturesque city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Hosted at the esteemed Gurdwara Sahib Charlotte, this symposium brought together a vibrant assembly of 60 enthusiastic participants hailing from both the United States and Canada.
India's G20 Presidency: Steady strides towards a developed economy

India's G20 Presidency: Steady strides towards a developed economy

With the global economy facing uncertainty and instability in recent years vis-à-vis geopolitical developments, the role of the G20, as a platform connecting the world's major developed and emerging economies, assumes greater significance in shaping the global trends.
Assam sends first air cargo shipment of fruits to Singapore

Assam sends first air cargo shipment of fruits to Singapore

Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong on Saturday expressed his delight and announced the first air cargo shipment of fruits from Assam to Singapore.
India, Singapore pilot first live paperless transaction using Trade Trust platform

India, Singapore pilot first live paperless transaction using Trade Trust platform

India and Singapore piloted the first live paperless transaction using the Trade Trust platform, marking another milestone in the digital connection between India and Singapore.
Elon Musk calls Indian-American Ramaswamy a promising candidate for US prez

Elon Musk calls Indian-American Ramaswamy a promising candidate for US prez

Ramswamy has been quite straightforward with his agenda for the poll campaign
Foxconn's Business in India Hits $10 billion, to Bet $2 Billion More

Foxconn's Business in India Hits $10 billion, to Bet $2 Billion More

The figure constitutes about 5 per cent of the global revenues of a company that is the world's largest EMS player
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