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Chandana Bauri, a prominent BJP candidate in West Bengal, has become a focal point of the party’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of key state elections, raising concerns among investors about region…
Mar 19, 2026
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The Competition Commission (CompCom) has launched an investigation into the discontinuation of Showmax, a major streaming service, following allegations of anti-competitive practices by Canal, its …
Mar 19, 2026
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The Portuguese government, led by Minister of Agriculture Manuel Castro Almeida, has reiterated that no delays will affect the distribution of Ajudas—emergency financial aid programs—despite recent…
Mar 19, 2026
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Supermassive Games, the studio behind the popular horror game *Five Nights at Freddy’s*, has released a trailer for the upcoming Modo Couch Co-Op mode in *Directive 8020*, a spin-off title set in t…
Mar 18, 2026
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The Bank, Nigeria’s central banking authority, has launched the Give to Gain initiative, a strategic program designed to empower women entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth. The scheme, revea…
Mar 18, 2026
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Joachim Trier’s latest film, *Sentimental Value*, has ignited discussions about the economic implications of late capitalism, with investors and analysts in Singapore and beyond scrutinizing its th…
Mar 18, 2026
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised its economic outlook, abandoning its previous characterization of conditions as “good” and signaling a potential delay in interest rate hikes beyond summ…
Mar 18, 2026
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over a deadly fire in a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area, which claimed nine lives, and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 la…
Mar 18, 2026
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The emergence of AI-driven traffic strategies, particularly through tools like ChatGPT, is disrupting traditional SEO practices, with Singaporean firms scrambling to adapt. A new approach dubbed "T…
Mar 18, 2026
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The Singaporean Parliament convened amid escalating tensions over the energy crisis and contentious labor law reforms, with economists warning of broader economic repercussions. The biweekly debate…
Mar 18, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz, the iconic German automaker, has announced a strategic shift to increase Chinese production for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) models, signaling a deeper integration with China’s…
Mar 18, 2026
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The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BBSE) announced the 2026 10th-grade results on February 15, 2026, with students able to check scores via NDTV’s dedicated portal. The release, delayed by two…
Mar 18, 2026
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