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Drivers Pay The Price

India’s rapid rollout of E20 petrol has exposed a widening gap between the government’s ambitious biofuel agenda and the everyday concerns of millions of motorists. As officials prepare for even higher ethanol

July 7, 2026

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ADB funds Bhutan’s urban makeover with $13 mn package

Package includes $5 mn concessional loan and $8 mn grant to expand affordable housing and strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure….reports Asian Lite News Desk The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $13 million

June 28, 2026

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Rights Groups Slam Pakistan Austerity Budget

Rights activists and labour leaders have accused the government of pursuing fiscal consolidation at the expense of workers, women and low income families….reports Asian Lite News Desk Economists, labour leaders and civil

June 24, 2026

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Brazil’s Lula Urges Rich Nations To Invest More In Global South

The Brazilian leader said sustainable growth requires creating jobs, raising incomes and attracting investment in emerging economies,…reports Asian Lite News Desk Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged the world’s

June 21, 2026

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Millions Face Financial Safety Net Gap in UK

Millions of UK employees have little or no financial cushion to absorb unexpected costs, according to a new report from the City of London Corporation and nudge…reports Asian Lite News Desk Millions

June 19, 2026

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UK: Bailey warns public of higher costs

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% despite concerns that higher energy costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East could push inflation higher in the months

June 19, 2026

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The Fault Lines in India’s Growth Story

India’s rupee has fallen to historic lows against the US dollar, exposing not just the volatility of currency markets but the structural fault lines in an economy that has long deferred its

June 9, 2026

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Tariff Slash to Ease Shopping Bills

Government targets food and travel costs with tariff cuts and mileage rise, aiming to ease pressure on households as global instability continues to drive living expenses higher, reports Asian Lite News Desk

June 5, 2026

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India Denies Reports of $12 Billion Gold Reserve Sale

The PIB Fact Check unit has dismissed reports suggesting the Reserve Bank of India sold a significant portion of its gold holdings…reports Asian Lite News Desk The government on Wednesday rejected claims

June 3, 2026

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Thousands Lose Jobs as Meta Ramps up AI Investment

The Facebook parent company is reportedly cutting nearly 8,000 jobs as part of a sweeping AI driven restructuring….report Asian Lite News Meta Platforms has begun laying off nearly 8,000 employees as part

May 21, 2026

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