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December 11, 2025 1:19 PM

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ADB cuts Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 4.7 per cent amid weak exports

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has once again downgraded Bangladesh’s economic outlook, cutting its growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 4.7 percent, down from 5.0 percent projected in September and 5.1 percent in April - marking the country’s third downward revision this year.     In its latest repor...

December 11, 2025 8:59 AM

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US Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points

US Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level since early 2022. The new target range now stands at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, down from 3.75 to 4 percent.     This is the Fed’s third consecutive rate cut since Septembe...

December 11, 2025 8:52 AM

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US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

The United States has expanded its review of social media and online presence to include all H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependents, the US Embassy in India said.     The announcement follows a recent decision by the Trump administration to make social media screening mandatory f...

December 11, 2025 6:10 AM

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India and Malaysia reaffirm cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime

India and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime.     In a joint statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that during the third meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Combating Transnat...

December 10, 2025 8:46 PM

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UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, announced at the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session at New Delhi's Red Fort from December 8-13, 2025.   It is the 16th Indian element on this list. In Nepal, a Musical...

December 10, 2025 8:37 PM

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India & Italy ties built on shared democratic values: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today highlighted that the India-Italy partnership is built on democratic values and a shared commitment to a stable, secure, and prosperous world.   In his opening remarks during a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Taj...

December 10, 2025 8:30 PM

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India & Israel reiterate zero- tolerance towards terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone. During the telephonic conversation, both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued momentum in India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening these...