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Preventing loss a key measure to perk up South Asian food economy: World Bank

Preventing loss a key measure to perk up South Asian food economy: World Bank

Prevention of food loss or waste is one of the key measures that holds the key to the future of South Asia’s food economy beyond production alone

A nurse cares for a newborn baby at a hospital in Kishanganj district in Bihar state Photo: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters/FILE PHOTO

Why India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level

A man counts Indian currency notes inside a shop in Mumbai, India, August 13, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo

India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb

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At least seven dead after violence erupts in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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How Pakistan's Sialkot powers 70% of the world’s football production

Suvendu Adhikari. Photo: ANI

Nearly 4,800 'illegal immigrants' returned to Bangladesh, 836 more in holding centres: Adhikari

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India hikes domestic cooking gas price for second time in 3 months

Bimstec poised to emerge as dynamic, successful platform for forging regional cooperation: SG

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), gestures towards his supporters upon his arrival at an airport in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

'Cockroach' youth group founder leads first street protest after arrival in India

The Cockroach Janata Party was created as a satirical criticism of the Chief Justice of India. Photo: Mahima Kapoor/ DW

'Cockroach Janta Party' gets nod for Jantar Mantar protest demanding Education Minister's resignation

An India Rupee note is seen in this illustration photo on 1 June 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas White

India offers tax breaks on foreign bond gains to draw overseas investors

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India exempts foreign investors from tax on government securities to stem capital outflows

Mamata Banerjee. File Photo: Collected

Complaint filed against Mamata over remarks linking India govt to 'political killing' in Bangladesh