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Top news today: From PM Modi’s Gujarat visit, Shahi Idgah case hearing to farmers’ protest, list of events to watch out

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Top news today: From PM Modi’s Gujarat visit, Shahi Idgah case hearing to farmers’ protest, list of events to watch out

India is set to witness a series of important diplomatic, political, judicial and financial events today, February 22. Amidst the ongoing farmer’s protest, Punjab braces for another protest by petroleum dealers. Meanwhile, several noteworthy political developments are unfolding, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat. Mint brings you a list of important events to … Read more

Can Imran Khan, ‘Prisoner No 804’, win Pakistan elections from jail?

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Can Imran Khan, ‘Prisoner No 804’, win Pakistan elections from jail?

Pakistan is set to go to polls on February 8. Going by reports, former PM Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N is likely to win a majority or will emerge as the single largest party in the national polls. PML-N’s win is predicted largely due to the backing of the “establishment”, a euphemism for the Pakistan army. It’s … Read more

Market To Focus On Macro Data, Global Trends, Say Analysts

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Market To Focus On Macro Data, Global Trends, Say Analysts

Global trends, macroeconomic data, and the outcome of the U.S. Fed policy meeting are the major factors that will drive the movement in the domestic equity markets this week, analysts said. In the upcoming data-centric week, the focus will be on crucial releases, including inflation data from India and the U.S. Indian inflation is expected … Read more

National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

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National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

Mass protests planned for tomorrow are expected to result in gridlock on the main highways heading into Auckland’s city centre, likely causing millions of dollars in lost productivity, Te Pāti Māori party says. Disruption is expected across North Island roads tomorrow morning as Te Pāti Māori calls for nationwide action in response to the Government’s … Read more

The game continues – Editorials

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The game continues – Editorials

EDITORIAL: Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return proves not just that fortune is clearly smiling on him once again, but that it is because the tide turns so quickly in Pakistani politics. How typical of this land that the outcast of yesterday, who was hounded, convicted, disqualified, and only allowed a special lifeline that he could term … Read more

Central Bank Digital Currency Can Play Important Role In Cross-Border Payment: RBI Gov

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Central Bank Digital Currency Can Play Important Role In Cross-Border Payment: RBI Gov

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), which is being promoted by the central bank, can play an important role in cross-border payments without much difficulty. The Reserve Bank, he said, has undertaken pilot projects with regard to promotion of the CBDC and the results have been ‘excellent’. … Read more

India Slashes Solar Imports From China As Domestic Manufacturing Thrives

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India Slashes Solar Imports From China As Domestic Manufacturing Thrives

In a departure from global trends, India has recorded a substantial 76% drop in solar module imports from China during the first half of 2023 which reflects New Delhi’s resolute shift towards self-sufficiency in solar manufacturing, a new report said on Thursday. Year-on-year, India’s solar module imports from China plummeted from 9.8 GW in the … Read more

Nawaz Sharif, Rival Imran Khan’s Parties’ Rare Bonhomie Over Polls Delay

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Nawaz Sharif, Rival Imran Khan’s Parties’ Rare Bonhomie Over Polls Delay

Pak’s poll body earlier assured the next polls will be held according to Constitution (Representational) Islamabad: Amid the talks over Pakistan’s general elections, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ata Tarar hinted that if elections are delayed, they will protest with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reported ARY News. In case of delayed general elections, the people … Read more