MUMBAI, July 24 (Reuters) – Indian banks and insurers will launch a common KYC (Know-Your-Customer) in August, with asset managers joining later, two regulatory sources and industry executives said, allowing customers to access financial products without separately submitting identification documents. The new
New York, Jan 2 (PTI) A group of American lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, urging a “fair and timely” trial for activist Umar Khalid in “accordance with international law.” US Representatives Jim McGovern and
ISLAMABAD, January 1, 2026 (AP) — Pakistan experienced its deadliest year in over a decade in 2025 as combat-related deaths surged 74%, with militants accounting for more than half the death toll, according to a new report released by an independent think
NEW YORK, January 1, 2026 (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim
NEW YORK, December 31, 2025 (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. It’s likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. The number of
