China Eastern Airlines has resumed its direct flight service between Kolkata and Kunming, marking a renewed push to strengthen aviation connectivity between India and China amid gradually improving travel demand. …
Economy
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India, US to Begin Key Trade Talks in Washington Today as BTA Draft Framework to be Revisited
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readIndia and the United States are set to begin a crucial three-day round of negotiations from April 20 to 22 in Washington, aimed at advancing the first phase of their …
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Opinion: Democrats Need to Tread Carefully
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhat is happening politically must be music to the ears of the Democratic Party. Equally there are sober elements in the party to believe that the outcome of the November …
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Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia and mounting risks around the Strait of Hormuz, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of a government-backed ‘Bharat Maritime …
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces Ethics and Transparency Reform Package
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced a broad package of “good government, ethics, and transparency” legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and reinforcing public accountability. The measures are designed to …
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IMF Urges South Asia to Use Fiscal Buffers Prudently Amid Global Commodity Volatility
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged South Asian nations to deploy their fiscal buffers judiciously, emphasizing that countries such as India have demonstrated “prudent” fiscal management. “I think they …
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Ease of Doing Business Boost as Jan Vishwas Act Decriminalizes Cantonment Norms
by Parwinder Sandhu 5 minutes readIn a major step toward decriminalization and ease of compliance, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, passed recently by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeks sweeping reforms to …
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As India enters the Akshaya Tritiya buying window, the gold market is poised at a data-heavy inflection point, where global dollar-denominated trends, domestic price behavior, and policy-led supply constraints are …
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The New Silk Route: Handlooms, Heritage and High Fashion
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn a carefully calibrated blend of culture, commerce and couture, India’s handloom sector is stepping onto an unlikely but high-visibility stage — the glitz of the Femina Miss India finale …
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White House Confirms Islamabad as Venue for Next US-Iran Peace Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has confirmed that the next round of US-Iranpeace talks will take place in Islamabad, with Pakistan continuing as the sole mediator in the negotiations. Speaking at a …