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New Delhi, April 7 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its policy rates, as liquidity tools will take center stage in 2026, even though crude prices are about 50 per cent above the central bank’s $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday."Current oil prices are 50...

Colombo/Washington, April 3 Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at supporting the island nation's economic recovery and boosting private investment, according to a joint announcement.A new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) has been...

IndiGo Launches Daily Shanghai-Kolkata Flights, Boosting India-China Connectivity Beijing, March 30 – IndiGo airline launched its daily flight service between Shanghai and Kolkata on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering air connectivity between India and China.New Route Established...

BTS Concert Boosts Foreign Tourism in Seoul: Seongsu-dong Emerges as New Shopping Hotspot Surge in Foreign Visitors During BTS Concert in Seoul Seoul witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist activity during the recent BTS comeback concert held on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Plaza. Major...

New Delhi, March 26 The West Asia conflict could reduce economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and increase inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to a research by the Asian Development...

Cabinet Approves ₹1,800 Crore Extension of IVFRT Scheme to Modernize Immigration System New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for another...

New Delhi, March 23 TMC MP Saket Gokhale said on Monday that the NDA government has revised its own 2025-26 Budget Estimate by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore."Rs 10 lakh crore is the difference between what they present in the budget versus what is in the revised estimates," Gokhale said, taking a...

UPI Expansion in Sri Lanka: NPCI International Strengthens Digital Payments for Indian Tourists Seamless UPI Payments to Boost Travel Experience in Sri Lanka New Delhi, March 17: NPCI International Payments Limited, the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India, on Tuesday...

SriLankan Airlines Plans Ahmedabad Entry Within Three Months New Delhi, February 24: SriLankan Airlines is set to strengthen its footprint in India with plans to launch direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad within the next three months. The move is part of the carrier’s broader strategy...

India’s aviation industry is poised for a significant financial turnaround in 2026-27, with net losses expected to shrink by nearly one-third as passenger traffic regains momentum, according to a report released on Tuesday by ICRA.Net Losses Seen Declining to Rs 110-120 Billion in FY27 The...

Government Targets Higher Foreign Tourist Arrivals Through Airport Upgrade Colombo, February 23 Sri Lanka is moving ahead with plans to expand Jaffna International Airport as part of a broader effort to increase foreign tourist arrivals and strengthen economic activity in the Northern Province...

Jammu, February 17: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded steady growth in Goods and Services Tax collections over the past three financial years, with total GST revenue touching Rs 24,080.79 crore, reflecting improved compliance and an expanding tax base in the Union Territory.The details were...