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A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, forcing the crew to abandon the ship

The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport has surged in the last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before the coronavirus pandemic grounded global aviation

India has slipped to the 85th spot on the Henley Passport Index. India had gone up to 80th position in January when the rankings for 2024 were unveiled. The Henley Passport Index is updated monthly. Six countries still jointly hold the top position in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering their citizens visa-free access to a record-breaking number of destinations. The most powerful passports in the world now allow citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore to travel 194 out of 227 destinations worldwide without requiring a visa, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Four EU members have joined them at the top: Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.

Retirement planning has become a crucial consideration for individuals in the ever-changing Indian landscape. With demographic shifts and an ageing population, strategic retirement planning holds even greater importance. To assist these individuals, the State Bank of India (SBI) offers a scheme for reverse mortgage loans so that they can sustain themselves financially. Through this scheme, the bank offers payments to borrowers in exchange for the mortgage of their residential property.

hospitality industry is expected to clock 11-13 per cent revenue growth in 2024-25 on steady domestic demand and a rise in foreign travellers, a report said on Monday. This revenue growth will follow a likely 15-17 per cent growth in the current financial year, backed by steady domestic demand and ramp-up in foreign travellers, Crisil Ratings said in a report. The strong demand dynamics along with modest new supply will keep the operating performance of the industry healthy over the near term, the report added. According to the report, the healthy operating performance will augur well for the industry profitability where the EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization will continue the strong momentum over the current and the next fiscal.

BEIJING (Reuters) -Tourism revenues in China during the Lunar New Year holidays that ended on Saturday surged by 47.3% year-on-year and surpassed 2019 levels, thanks to a domestic travel boom amid a longer-than-usual break, official data showed on Sunday.

CRISIL Ratings analysis of branded hotel companies with 70,000 rooms across categories, indicates that the hospitality industry in India is slated for a healthy revenue growth of 11-13% in the next fiscal after a strong 15-17% growth in the current fiscal, backed by steady domestic demand and an expected ramp up in foreign traveller demand. The strong demand dynamics along with modest new supply will keep the operating performance of the industry healthy over the near term. CRISIL Ratings said the healthy operating performance will augur well for the industry profitability where the earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation (Ebitda) will continue the strong momentum over the current and the next fiscal.

Retirement is a significant milestone in life, marking the transition from active work life to a period of leisure and relaxation. However, to ensure a financially secure and fulfilling retirement, it’s essential to engage in meticulous retirement planning. This process involves assessing your financial situation, setting retirement goals, and implementing strategies to achieve them.

₹1,00,772.17 per kilolitre in Delhi as of 1 February, 74% higher than in 2019. Going forward, too, airfares are expected to go up, said Ajay Prakash, board member, Faith and president, Travel Agents Federation of India, “The upswing in the demand can be seen with supply falling short of it.

France on the top. India slipped one rank down from last year to 85th even as the countries with visa-free access to its citizens increased to 62 from 60 in 2023. The rank of crisis hit Pakistan stood the same as last year on 106 while Bangladesh's slipped from 101 in 2023 to 102 this year.

kya lagta hai (what do you think?). Every bull market needs a story. One of the main stories currently being sold is the premiumization of the Indian economy or that Indian consumers are buying more expensive products than in the past and how that will continue to benefit listed companies.

vehicle insurance incurs regardless of the vehicle’s usage? What if you take your car out of the garage only once a week for a short drive. Effectively, less car usage means lower possibility of collision and therefore, leads to fewer insurance claims. This should, ideally, incentivise the policyholder to pay a lower premium but it doesn’t happen in a standard comprehensive car insurance plan.

Nepal's Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha who has directed local authorities to crack down against illegal activities by citizens from the neighbouring country. Shrestha's directive came against recent activities by certain Chinese nationals who violated visa norms and Forex regulations, ET has learnt.

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₹6.99 lakh ex-showroom. For 2024, the only update that Kawasaki has made is the addition of traction control. There are two traction modes through which the rider can choose from.

Max Verstappen wins again. The teams often whisk men and machines from one glamorous location to the next by air. All of that involves spewing out plenty of carbon.

Sajid Nadiadwala recently met Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss film production collaborations, cultural exchange, and government support for Indian creators and shooting in Thailand. The conversation focused on developing a bridge between the two countries' film industry. Nadiadwala, who is known for 'Baaghi', 'Baaghi 2', 'Housefull 2', among others, expressed his desire to bring more Indian film projects to Thai shores. Recognizing the reciprocal benefits, Prime Minister Thavisin warmly welcomed Indian filmmakers. The meeting was also an opportunity for cultural exchange, with Nadiadwala giving Prime Minister Thavisin a pashmina shawl and a peacock brooch, both symbols of India's rich cultural tapestry.

Afghan women feel scared or unsafe leaving their home alone because of Taliban decrees and enforcement campaigns on clothing and male guardians, according to a report from the UN mission in Afghanistan. The report was issued days before a UN-convened meeting in the Qatari capital Doha, where member states and special envoys to Afghanistan are expected to discuss engagement with the Taliban. The Taliban have barred women from most areas of public life and stopped girls from going to school beyond the sixth grade as part of harsh measures they imposed after taking power in 2021.

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Thailand in August, but within days had his sentence cut to one year by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Speaking to reporters on Saturday before boarding a flight, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Thaksin's release would be "on the 18th" and handled "according to the rule of law". It comes after Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said earlier this week that Thaksin, 74, would be among 930 prisoners granted early release.

i-Pay payment gateway by IRCTC and is called 'Autopay'. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)'s iPay payment gateway's 'Auto Pay' feature works with a unified payment interface (UPI), credit cards, and even debit cards. According to the IRCTC website, «The user's bank account will get debited only once the system generates the PNR for the railway ticket.» This mechanism is similar to how an initial public offer (IPO) application works using UPI.