Economy

Corporate

Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ Turns 250: Enduring Insights on Trade, Inequality, and Society

Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' celebrates its 250th anniversary, offering enduring insights on trade, self-interest, and inequality.

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Asia Pacific

Bangladesh PM to Launch Monthly Allowances for Religious Leaders on March 14

Bangladesh PM to launch monthly allowances for religious workers to promote interfaith harmony.

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Leaders

PM Modi launches India’s first ‘Ring Metro’ in Delhi, inaugurates 2 new corridors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first 'Ring Metro' in Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the city's public transport infrastructure.

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Corporate

US-Israel-Iran Tensions Threaten Middle East Tourism Boom, Analysts Warn

Rising tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran threaten the Middle East's booming tourism industry, with analysts warning of potential economic fallout.

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Leaders

Bangladesh to be safe, dignified for women: Zubaida

Bangladesh will become a safe and dignified place for all women and girls, according to Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, during a special event marking International Women's Day 2026.

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Medicine

International Women’s Day 2026: Hormonal Shifts and Workplace Productivity

On International Women's Day, March 8, 2026, experts warn that misdiagnosis of hormonal changes in professional women is costing the global economy up to $150 billion annually.

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Medicine

International Women’s Day Highlights Ongoing Economic Inequality

International Women's Day highlights ongoing economic inequality, with Canada's ranking in the Global Gender Gap Report dropping from 30th to 36th in 2024.

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Asia Pacific

Glenn Phillips Warns Bumrah Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 Final

Glenn Phillips warns Jasprit Bumrah ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 final as New Zealand faces India.

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US Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge labels PM as ‘Surrender Modi’ in Barnala, accuses the Centre of bowing to external pressures

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of 'surrendering' to external pressures during a rally in Punjab.

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Corporate

Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to lead UK banking regulator

Katharine Braddick, a senior Barclays executive, will become the head of the UK's banking regulator, a move seen as a signal of the government's push to reduce regulatory burdens on the financial sector.

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Corporate

U.K. to bar insurers from Russia oil shipments

The U.K. has barred insurers from Russia oil shipments, intensifying sanctions against Moscow amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Corporate

Delhi govt launches double-decker bus tour to capital landmarks in bid to boost tourism

Delhi launches double-decker bus tours to key landmarks to boost tourism with evening tours and guided experiences.

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Conflicts & Security

Ukrainian missiles hit energy installations in Russia’s Belgorod

Ukrainian missiles hit energy installations in Russia's Belgorod region, causing power, water, and heating disruptions.

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Leaders

‘We will successfully develop the Petroleum Hub project’ – Lands Minister

Ghana's Lands Minister pledges to deliver the Petroleum Hub project, aiming to boost energy security and create jobs for 700,000 Ghanaians.

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Corporate

CM Yogi’s Singapore-Japan visit proves unprecedentedly successful: MoUs worth Rs1.5 lakh crore signed, investment proposals worth Rs 2.5 lakh cr received

CM Yogi's Singapore-Japan visit yields Rs1.5 lakh cr MoUs and Rs2.5 lakh cr investment proposals, boosting Uttar Pradesh's economic ambitions.

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