Malaysian police ban political speeches, boost security at Vijay’s Jana Nayagan sold out audio launch

Tamil actor Vijay is poised to transition into politics in the next elections with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. A grand audio launch has been scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 27, with the actor, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, and the rest of the film’s team scheduled to attend. Ahead of the event, […]

Economy

IndiGo to wet-lease 7 aircraft from Qatar Airways and Freebird to boost domestic capacity

IndiGo is operating more than 2,000 flights a day as part of its revised and scaled-down schedule. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B To boost capacity in its domestic operations, embattled airline IndiGo has entered into wet-lease agreements with Qatar Airways and Freebird Airlines, industry sources told businessline. In technical parlance, a wet-lease agreement involves […]

Economy

Travel agents seek efforts to boost CIAL’s  competitiveness

Cochin International Airport Limited | Photo Credit: Partha Pratim Sharma 10323@Delhi Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has raised apprehensions over the reported move of some low cost carriers to suspend its operations from Cochin International Airport Ltd by next year, citing high landing and operational charges which is unviable for LCC models. In a […]

‘Low inflation boost for competitiveness’: RBI

MUMBAI: High-frequency indicators in Nov show activity is holding up and demand is robust, even though headline CPI inflation edged up, but stayed below the lower tolerance level.RBI’s state of the economy report, published on Monday, said “benign inflation during the month kept input cost pressures low for firms”, hence “limiting hikes to selling prices […]

Economy

Uttarakhand farmer sees income boost under Project Unnati Apple

Surendar Singh Rawat with his daughter Jiya Rawat at his apple orchard. The high-density apple farming under the Project Unnati Apple has helped a farmer from Chatra village of Uttarakhand to improve his income. This development highlights the role of modern agricultural practices in improving farmers’ livelihoods as the country celebrates National Kisan Day on […]

10 Top whey protein powders for beginners on Amazon to gain muscle, boost strength, and stay fit (December 2025)

With the “New Year, New Me” energy kicking in December, many beginners feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of whey protein options available. Choosing the right protein powder can make the difference between staying motivated and losing momentum. Whey protein stands out because it’s a complete protein, packed with all nine essential amino acids your […]

India-Oman CEPA to boost trade, MSME exports, energy security: Bank of Baroda economist

India-Oman CEPA to boost trade, MSME exports, energy security: Bank of Baroda economist New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): India has taken another significant step towards deepening its integration with global supply chains by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, a move expected to expand bilateral trade, strengthen MSME-led exports and enhance […]

Real estate developers bullish on 2026, bet on end-user demand to boost sales and lift prices

The real estate sector is upbeat about 2026, with nearly two-thirds of developers across India optimistic about the residential segment and expecting demand to grow by more than 5% in CY’26. This sentiment suggests that growth in the coming year will be driven largely by end-user demand rather than speculative activity, a As many as […]

World Bank funding boost for Pakistan: $700 million tranche approved under multi-phase plan – check details

The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan to bolster macroeconomic stability and enhance public service delivery. This funding, part of a larger $1.35 billion program, will support federal initiatives and a provincial project in Sindh, signaling continued multilateral support despite governance concerns. The World Bank has approved $700 million in […]