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IndiGo refunds tickets worth INR 6.1 billion, on-time flight ops improve
IndiGo is on track to operate over 1,650 flights, up from 1,500 yesterday, the airline said in a status update this evening. It said 137 out of 138 destinations are in operation with on-time performance of 75 per cent, up from 30 per cent…
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit on Thursday (Dec 4), where he was embraced on arrival by Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
Corruption in Pakistan: The IMF’s Stark Diagnosis
In what is arguably one of the most forthright assessments in recent years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the participation of the World Bank, has released its Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) report on Pakistan. The…
Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates
The title of ‘world’s richest person’ has become a revolving door, but for a brief, stunning moment in September, it swung in a surprising direction.
Elon Musk, the perennial name at the top of the list, was momentarily unseated by…
Grounded dreams: How Pakistan International Airlines became a symbol of a nation in decline
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), once hailed as a regional aviation pioneer, today stands as a reflection of the country’s deepening institutional decay.
The airline that helped launch other national carriers in Asia and the Middle…
India’s Rising Developmental & Humanitarian Leadership in South Asia
India has emerged as South Asia’s humanitarian and developmental leader, extending over USD 30 billion during the last 10 years in aid through financial, in-kind, and capacity-building support. Guided by “Neighbourhood First” and Vasudhaiva…
Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka’s economic crisis – HRW
Sri Lanka’s tax policies played a driving role in the country’s devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding of education and other public services, Human Rights Watch said in a report released recently.…
What you need to know as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support
Microsoft will cease customer support for its operating system Windows 10 on Oct. 14 and is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11.
The company describes Windows 11 as “a more modern, secure and highly efficient computing…
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier.
The company says it sold 11,271 cars in the UK last month, with the plug-in…
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains incomplete, World Bank says
Despite Sri Lanka’s strong economic performance in recent times, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated, the World Bank said.
The World Bank noted that strengthening…