Jammu, March 24 (IANS) A one-of-its-kind event was organised in Srinagar recently, as part of an endeavour to secure global recognition for Jammu and Kashmir’s premium agro and food products and also build marketing channels for the local produce. Under the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Agro and Food Fest: Buyer-Seller Meet 2026,’ local farmers, entrepreneurs, and international buyers were brought together on a single platform—an initiative aimed at facilitating access to Kashmiri products, such as sa…
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Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Malaysia is studying alternative transit routes and strengthening its focus on the Asian market to sustain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, the country’s state-owned agency reported. The country’s state-owned agency Bernama on Monday cited Deputy Secretary General (tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Chua Choon Hwa, that the conflict has affected key Middle East transit hubs traditionally used by long-haul travell…
Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Economists have trimmed ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent in 2026 from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027 from 4.8 per cent, due to the fallout of the conflict in West Asia. The ASEAN-6 nations refer to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.Maybank Investment Bank said in a recent note that the downgrades are larger for the Philippines (-0.4 percentage points), Vietnam (-0.4 percentage points…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Sunday sharply increased fuel prices by up to 25 per cent, marking the second hike in just two weeks, as the island nation braces for the widening impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global energy markets.The price of regular petrol was raised to Rs 398 per litre from Rs 317 earlier, while diesel — widely used in public transport — saw a steep increase of Rs 79, taking it to Rs 382 per litre.The latest revision comes close on the heels o…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Hana Moataz and Abhay Singh rose to the occasion with commanding performances to storm into the finals of the Indian Open, registering hard-fought 3-1 victories in their respective semi-finals on Saturday. Second seed Hana Moataz shook off a slow start to outclass her third-seeded compatriot Nadien Elhammamy 3-1 (11-8, 5-11, 11-5, 11-7).The opening game was a closely fought see-saw battle, with the lead changing hands at regular intervals before Moataz edged ahead to tak…
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The United States on Friday night issued a narrow, short-term authorisation allowing the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea, a move the Trump administration says will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the Treasury Department and media reports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the step is designed to stabilise energy markets amid ongoing conflict and supply disruptions.“Today, the Department of the Treasury i…
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with the Special Task Force of Haryana, on Thursday, arrested two shooters involved in the murder of a property dealer in Chandigarh’s Sector-9 after a brief exchange of firing and recovered three sophisticated weapons from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here. Those arrested have been identified as Rajan alias Piyush Pehalwan, a r…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region. PM Modi conveyed advance Eid greetings to King Abdullah II and appreciated Jordan’s efforts in facilitating the safe return of Indians stranded in…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Oman Sultan Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Thursday and reiterated India’s condemnation of the recent violation of Oman’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders agreed on the need to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability. PM Modi also expressed appreciation for Oman’s efforts to facilitate the safe return of thousands of peop…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been grouped in the same Pool D for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in the event jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Matches will be played in Amsterdam and Wavre (Belgium) from August 15 to 30, 2026.England and Wales are the other teams in Pool D in the 16-team draw in which teams have been divided in four groups of four each. It’s a tough draw for India a…