West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
India's airports may turn global transit centres, eye Gulf rivalryThe government has formulated an integrated policy to develop the main airports of Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru into international transit c...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Air India Express opens bookings for Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flightsAir India Express is launching direct flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, marking a historic firs...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrivesChennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 1894, a Dutch anatomist brushed sediment from a riverbank in Java; it uncovered Java Man and reshaped the search for human originsIn the 1890s, Eugène Dubois conducted pivotal excavations in Java that unearthed Java Man, a groundbreaking fossil that fundamentally alter...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into IndiaAleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, en...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Flying internationally with Air India? Here's what you should know about the new ‘Easy Connect’ ruleAir India launches Easy Connect to simplify international travel. Passengers can complete some formalities at their origin airport. This in...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
I Squared, US DFC to set up $3 billion energy infrastructure platform in AsiaI Squared Capital and the US International Development Finance Corporation are partnering. They will create a three billion dollar investme...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Ebola anxiety puts a chill on Indian travellers' hot Africa summer plansIndian travellers are rethinking African holidays due to Ebola fears. Travel bookings for East and Central Africa are declining. Many are p...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Manipur CM urges NITI Aayog to drive state's recovery and developmentManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged NITI Aayog to spearhead the state's economic recovery and long-term development, emphas...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST