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France considers redirecting nuclear surplus to state-backed Bitcoin mining
crypto.news
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August 4, 2025
Members of France’s National Rally have championed Bitcoin mining as a way to monetize France’s surplus nuclear electricity. Summary 76 French lawmakers, led by the National Rally, have proposed a five-year Bitcoin mining pilot using surplus...
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today, on July 14, for Beh Deinkhlam?
Mint
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July 14, 2025
Bank holiday today, July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam is a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya, and has been declared as a bank holiday in the state, by the Reserve Bank of India. Thus, all public and private banks, including the...
Indian women's labour participation decades away from matching G20 peers, economists say
ETHRWorld
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July 22, 2025
India is at the bottom of the G20 table, behind Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and lower than even neighbouring Bangladesh and Bhutan, according to World Bank dataBy Devayani Sathyan and Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU -Indian women's...
‘iSprint’ workshop aims to modernise traditional Bhutanese crafts
Kuensel
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A five-day “iSprint Social Entrepreneurship Workshop” kicked off yesterday in Thimphu, aiming to infuse innovation into Bhutan’s rich Zorig Chusum (13 traditional arts and crafts). You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet?...
Indian women's labour participation decades away from matching G20 peers, economists say: Poll
The Economic Times
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July 21, 2025
Indian women's participation in the workforce will take at least two decades to catch up with G20 peers, according to a Reuters poll of economists and policy experts, many of whom said they believed poorly-paid self-employment is inflating an...
Indian women’s labour participation decades away from matching G20 peers, economists say: Reuters poll
WKZO - Michigan
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July 22, 2025
By Devayani Sathyan and Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU (Reuters) -Indian women’s participation in the workforce will take at least two decades to catch up with G20 peers, according to a Reuters poll of economists and policy experts, many...
More than nature and ancient culture: Bhutan develops adventure and music tourism
The Straits Times
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July 21, 2025
BHUTAN – Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger’s Nest, stands as one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks. Many visitors consider the journey to this breathtaking site – perched on a cliffside 3,120m above sea level – a must. Given the steep...
UK Chancellor Mulls Selling $7.2B Bitcoin Stash to Plug Gap in National Finances
Decrypt
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July 21, 2025
In brief UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly exploring the sale of the government’s holdings of confiscated Bitcoin, worth $7.2 billion (£5.33 billion). Trade association CryptoUK has urged the government to reconsider, saying that such...
Bank holidays this week, July 13-20: Check full schedule here
Mint
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July 13, 2025
Bank holidays next week, July 13-20: There are a number of holidays for banks across different states in India during the next week, including for Beh Deinkhlam, Harela celebrations, the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, Ker Puja, and weekly...
Southeast Bank, NSU launch exclusive VISA co-branded credit, prepaid cards
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Southeast Bank PLC and North South University have officially launched an exclusive VISA Co-Branded Credit and Prepaid Card at the NSU campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka recently. According to a press release, the inauguration ceremony was graced by...
China starts building world’s largest hydropower dam, Assam CM says Brahmaputra ‘not immediately threatened’
Hub Network
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July 21, 2025
Guwahati, July 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has downplayed immediate concerns over China’s dam-building efforts on the Brahmaputra River, asserting that around 65–70% of its water originates within India, chiefly from monsoon...
Bhutan launches regional health collaboration hub aiming for long-term research sustainability
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
Bhutan is emerging as a key player in the health security sector of South and Southeast Asia, having recently hosted the Regional Pandemic Preparedness Workshop on July 9–10 in Thimphu. The event builds on Bhutan’s longstanding partnership with...
Highest praise for Bhutanese soldiers: History of RBA (1914-1943) Part II
Kuensel
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“The fourteen Bhutanese boys who were attached to the 2/10 Gurkha Rifles in Shillong for military training, completed their two years course and returned to Kalimpong on the 1st January 1935. They eventually returned to Bhutan with the Maharaja in...
Southeast Bank, NSU launch co-branded credit, prepaid cards
Daily Star
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July 20, 2025
Southeast Bank PLC and North South University (NSU) have jointly launched Visa co-branded credit and prepaid cards on the university campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The initiative includes co-branded credit cards for NSU faculty and staff, and...
Indian Bank invites applications for 1,500 apprentice posts, apply by August 7
India Today
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July 20, 2025
The Indian Bank has invited online applications for 1,500 apprentice posts to be filled across various states in India. The last date to apply, make changes to the application form, and pay the applicable fee is August 7, 2025. Candidates will...
Bhutan Innovation Lab launched to support 13th Five-Year Plan and public sector innovation
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
The Bhutan Innovation Lab, aimed at transforming how public policy is developed and implemented, was officially launched on 10th July in Thimphu by the Prime Minister (PM), Dasho Tshering Tobgay, and UNDP Resident Representative (RR), Mohammad...
Rainforest Alliance Certification on the horizon for Bhutanese hazelnuts
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 20, 2025
After a challenging start in the country, Mountain Hazelnuts, a social enterprise, is making a strong comeback. The orchards are beginning to show good growth, with trees starting to bear fruit. With harvests expected soon, the company is now...
India’s rise as 4th largest economy, a boost for Bhutan: Finance Ministry
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 20, 2025
India’s rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economy has captured global headlines, and for Bhutan, it is more than just news. With over 80 per cent of the country’s trade linked to India and deep cooperation across sectors, the finance...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, July 12? Check here
Mint
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July 12, 2025
Bank holiday today: Banks across India are set to remain closed on Saturday, July 12, as per the RBI bank holiday list. The bank holiday on July 12 is in place as it is the second Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India bank...
Nepal, Bhutan, Indonesia Among Winners Of ICC Development Awards 2024
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dubai, July 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council has announced the global winners of the 2024 ICC Development Awards across seven categories. Launched in 2002, the Development Awards celebrate the innovation and initiative of...