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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News)
President Murmu: Empowered Women Pillars of Progressive Nation
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President of India Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt wishes to the nation on the occasion of International Women's Day today, asserting

Ukrainian President Zelensky praised the country's Paralympians for winning six medals on the first day of competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy, while criticizing the inclusion of Russian athletes amid ongoing conflict.

(MENAFN- IANS) Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) After more than a month of thrilling encounters and nail-biting finishes, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its grand finale, with India set to face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Cricket fans across the country ar

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News)
Predictability and Stability Essential for Business
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Business operations and long-term investments require a foundation of predictability and stability to succeed in an increasingly fragmented global environment, said

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Addressing market speculation triggered by geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz, the Centre's Department of Fertilisers on Friday firmly assured the farming community that India's fertiliser

(MENAFN- The Conversation) The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer.
The images are calming and attractive.
They are said to reflect wabi-sabi – a Japanese aesthetic often summarised in the West as valuing imperfection, impermanence and incompleteness.
And wabi-

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to establish a "Sarus Circuit" to conserve the state bird, Sarus Crane, while promoting eco-tourism. This initiative aims to protect wetlands, create local jobs, and enhance environmental awareness.

(MENAFN- The Conversation) A couple of years ago I dug up an artefact buried under soil, grass and leaves in a park close to my home in Exeter. It was not some ancient object but rather a granite memorial plaque laid down by the local city council only three years before. Dedicated to regional

Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's Men's T20 World Cup victory to former coach Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, acknowledging their crucial roles in shaping the team. He expressed gratitude for their support during his coaching journey.

The Israeli military launched simultaneous strikes in Tehran targeting locations where senior Iranian officials were gathered. The attack was part of ongoing hostilities against Iran, with the military not confirming the outcomes of the strikes.

President Zelensky reported on a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, which destroyed a residential building and resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries. He condemned Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and called for continued international support and cooperation to protect the nation.

(MENAFN- FinanceWire)
New York, USA, March 6th, 2026, FinanceWire
Freedom Holding Corp., a Nasdaq-listed fintech group, has had its credit ratings confirmed by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting the company's continued business expansion and development of its financial ecosystem.
S&P maintained the

(MENAFN- IANS) Mandapam (Tamil Nadu), March 5 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Mandapam executed a rapid and successful anti-smuggling operation in the coastal waters off Vedalai, seizing around 280 kg of illegally harvested sea cucumbers, an official said.
The action on March 3 came

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends.
The 35-year-old's Rastriya Swatantra Party (R

A drone was shot down in Iran by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid heightened tensions following stalled nuclear talks with the U.S. Military airstrikes by Israel and the U.S. reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader and other high-ranking officials.

(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
QNA
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from President of the Republic of The Gambia HE Adama Barrow.
At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Republic of The Gambia inquired about the situation in Qatar following the

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 7. The European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a credit
line of up to $40 million to Credo Bank JSC to support financing
for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Georgia,
Trend reports,
citing the EBRD

On March 6, Indian equity markets experienced significant declines, influenced by the escalating US-Israel and Iran conflict. The Sensex dropped 1,097 points, while Nifty fell 315 points. Most sectors lost ground, with only FMCG and IT showing gains. The volatility increased, reflecting investor caution.