India's New Central Bank Governor Optimistic About 2025 Growth Outlook

India’s New Central Bank Governor Optimistic About 2025 Growth Outlook

MUMBAI: India’s newly appointed central bank governor, Sanjay Malhotra, is confident the country’s economy will likely rebound in 2025, driven by strong consumer and business confidence. These are his first public remarks on the growth outlook since taking office earlier this month. In the foreword of the bi-annual Financial Stability Report released yesterday, Malhotra noted […]

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Jeju Air Crash: Survivor Recalls Awakening to Rescue, Staff Prioritize Trauma Care

Jeju Air Crash: Survivor Recalls Awakening to Rescue, Staff Prioritize Trauma Care

SEOUL: One of the two surviving flight attendants from the devastating Jeju Air crash on Sunday (Dec 29) has shared little about the incident, revealing to doctors that he “woke up to find himself rescued.” Medical staff have refrained from probing further to avoid exacerbating his trauma. Dr. Ju Woong, chief of Ewha Womans University […]

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Manmohan Singh, Architect of India’s Economic Reforms, Passes Away at 92

Manmohan Singh, Architect of India’s Economic Reforms, Passes Away at 92

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s transformative economic reforms, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. His demise prompted an outpouring of tributes and condolences from political leaders across the spectrum and industrial giants, underscoring the profound impact he had on the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in […]

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Government to Decide on Proposed 14% Electricity Tariff Increase by Mid-2025

Government to Decide on Proposed 14% Electricity Tariff Increase by Mid-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is set to make a final decision on the proposed 14% increase in electricity tariffs under the regulatory period 2025-2027 (RP4) by mid-2025. In the meantime, current electricity rates and tariff structures will remain unchanged in Peninsular Malaysia. Officials from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have indicated that the base tariff […]

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7 Essential Things Travelers Must Know About the New Hand Baggage Rules

7 Essential Things Travelers Must Know About the New Hand Baggage Rules

In a recent update, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced new hand baggage regulations to enhance efficiency and streamline the security process. As airports continue to experience increasing passenger traffic, these new rules aim to reduce congestion and speed up security checks. Here’s everything you […]

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