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Kenyan Woman Alleges Racial Bias After Airline Downgrades Her: "Given Whites Our Business Class Seats"
The airline clarified that the flight operated with a different aircraft than originally scheduled, which had significantly fewer business class seats.
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International Tourists In Bali Can Now Pay Everywhere With A Single Digital Wallet
If you are travelling to Bali, you can now use a single digital wallet linked to QR codes for payments at restaurants, shops, and attractions. The new Tourist Travel Pack simplifies checkouts, makes beach days more enjoyable, and eases your experience in local hubs.
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Video: Rahul Gandhi's Fishing Day With Key Ally In Bihar's Troubled Poll Waters
Rahul Gandhi, in between Bihar campaign rallies, went fishing with the locals in Begusarai, dubbed as the Leningrad of the East.
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From Pashmina Wool To Thangka Paintings, GST Rejig To Boost Ladakh's Economy
Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will reduce costs and broaden markets for Ladakh's artisans, farmers, and tourism operators, and safeguard local crafts, the government said on Wednesday.
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With Holiday At Summer Residence, Pope Leo Revives Centuries-Old Tradition
Pope Leo will revive a centuries-old tradition by taking a holiday at Castel Gandolfo, where residents of the lakeside town hope for a tourism boost.
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Ponywallahs Facing A Loss Of Rs 2 Crore A Day In Pahalgam
The wheels of economy have come to a grinding halt in Kashmir's Pahalgam, since 25 tourists and a local man were shot down by terrorists in the scenic Baisaran Valley.
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Bengal's 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh', 6 Other Items Get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
West Bengal has earned Geographical Indication tags for seven state products, including the iconic 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh' and Baruipur guavas, a move expected to boost the local economy and lend global recognition to the state's traditional offerings.
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Biggest Challenge Before Indian Economy Is Employability: Nirmala Sitharaman
In a fireside chat on India's decadal economic reforms and continued economic growth in New York, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (local time) said that the biggest challenge before India is employability.
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How Insurance Helped 46,000 Women Avoid Deadly Work In Scorching Heat
In Ahmedabad, temperatures climbed above 43C (109F) every day between May 19 and May 25, creating deadly hot working conditions for many of the labourers who keep the local economy humming.
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"Why Don't We Adopt Economic Nationalism?" Vice President's Pitch
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday pitched for "economic nationalism", saying if Indians pledge to use locally manufactured products, it will boost the economy and millions will get jobs.
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Security Stepped Up For PM Modi's Ayodhya Visit Tomorrow
Endowed with modern amenities and decorated with the themes from the life of Lord Ram, the soon-to-open international airport here is expected to give a fillip to the local economy and religious tourism.
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"Indian-Americans Have Come A Long Way In US": PM Modi During State Visit
Acknowledging the progress made by Indian Americans in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) said that they have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the US.
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Bypoll Gives Brief Pep Up To Local Economy In Tamil Nadu's Erode
Occupancy rate in hotels here is 100 per cent while restaurants and bars are also full. VIP visitors like Ministers and former ministers are at the doorsteps of people as the intense campaigning by parties has peaked for the February 27 Erode (East)
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Taliban Bans Women From Working In NGOs
Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter.
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Kenyan Woman Alleges Racial Bias After Airline Downgrades Her: "Given Whites Our Business Class Seats"
The airline clarified that the flight operated with a different aircraft than originally scheduled, which had significantly fewer business class seats.
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International Tourists In Bali Can Now Pay Everywhere With A Single Digital Wallet
If you are travelling to Bali, you can now use a single digital wallet linked to QR codes for payments at restaurants, shops, and attractions. The new Tourist Travel Pack simplifies checkouts, makes beach days more enjoyable, and eases your experience in local hubs.
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Video: Rahul Gandhi's Fishing Day With Key Ally In Bihar's Troubled Poll Waters
Rahul Gandhi, in between Bihar campaign rallies, went fishing with the locals in Begusarai, dubbed as the Leningrad of the East.
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From Pashmina Wool To Thangka Paintings, GST Rejig To Boost Ladakh's Economy
Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will reduce costs and broaden markets for Ladakh's artisans, farmers, and tourism operators, and safeguard local crafts, the government said on Wednesday.
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With Holiday At Summer Residence, Pope Leo Revives Centuries-Old Tradition
Pope Leo will revive a centuries-old tradition by taking a holiday at Castel Gandolfo, where residents of the lakeside town hope for a tourism boost.
-
Ponywallahs Facing A Loss Of Rs 2 Crore A Day In Pahalgam
The wheels of economy have come to a grinding halt in Kashmir's Pahalgam, since 25 tourists and a local man were shot down by terrorists in the scenic Baisaran Valley.
-
US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
-
Bengal's 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh', 6 Other Items Get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
West Bengal has earned Geographical Indication tags for seven state products, including the iconic 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh' and Baruipur guavas, a move expected to boost the local economy and lend global recognition to the state's traditional offerings.
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Biggest Challenge Before Indian Economy Is Employability: Nirmala Sitharaman
In a fireside chat on India's decadal economic reforms and continued economic growth in New York, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (local time) said that the biggest challenge before India is employability.
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How Insurance Helped 46,000 Women Avoid Deadly Work In Scorching Heat
In Ahmedabad, temperatures climbed above 43C (109F) every day between May 19 and May 25, creating deadly hot working conditions for many of the labourers who keep the local economy humming.
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"Why Don't We Adopt Economic Nationalism?" Vice President's Pitch
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday pitched for "economic nationalism", saying if Indians pledge to use locally manufactured products, it will boost the economy and millions will get jobs.
-
Security Stepped Up For PM Modi's Ayodhya Visit Tomorrow
Endowed with modern amenities and decorated with the themes from the life of Lord Ram, the soon-to-open international airport here is expected to give a fillip to the local economy and religious tourism.
-
"Indian-Americans Have Come A Long Way In US": PM Modi During State Visit
Acknowledging the progress made by Indian Americans in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) said that they have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the US.
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Bypoll Gives Brief Pep Up To Local Economy In Tamil Nadu's Erode
Occupancy rate in hotels here is 100 per cent while restaurants and bars are also full. VIP visitors like Ministers and former ministers are at the doorsteps of people as the intense campaigning by parties has peaked for the February 27 Erode (East)
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Taliban Bans Women From Working In NGOs
Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter.
