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Japanese omakase restaurant to open near Grand Central
We have nothing against banks, but we prefer restaurants to retail branches. An ambitious Japanese dining concept, SORA, just signed a lease for 14,430 square feet at Empire State Realty Trust’s One Grand Central Place between Park and Madison...
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South Korea grapples with surge in anti-China sentiment as Xi Jinping prepares to fly in
Thousands of protesters flooded central Seoul on Saturday, waving Korean and American flags, Maga hats, and banners honouring slain rightwing activist Charlie Kirk. They held placards reading “Korea for Koreans” as chants of “China out” and “send...
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Luxury brands turn on the charm in China to kindle nascent spending recovery
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) -As Chinese shoppers dip toes back in the luxury pool, brands are targeting economically resilient high-earners with distinctive, personalised experiences as their focus shifts more to market share than growth....
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Hornbill Festival reflects PM Modi’s Swadeshi vision, celebrates India’s rich traditions: Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along
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The Sentinel - Assam News
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KOHIMA: Ahead of the famed Hornbill Festival of Nagaland held annually in December that draws in scores of people from across India and the world, the national capital witnessed a vibrant preview of the state’s culture, heritage, and how it is...
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IndiGo resumes direct flights between India and China after four-year gap
IndiGo has resumed daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the return of direct air connectivity between India and mainland China after more than four years. The flights between the two nations by the airline will be operated...
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China, ASEAN to upgrade free trade, bring more certainties to world
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Beijing Review
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An aerial drone photo taken on May 20 shows a high-speed electrical multiple unit (EMU) train leaving Tegalluar Station of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) in Bandung, Indonesia (XINHUA) As Chinese and ASEAN leaders gather here this week,...
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Want to make Aerocity into a destination, not just a stop-over: Manish Dayya
The Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity and (right) general manager Manish Dayya. Manish Dayya the recently appointed general manager of Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity moves from heading Sofitel Mumbai to a property which is not much...
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In UK, China is a threat and a coveted trade partner
Britain's electronic surveillance agency devotes more resources to China than any other mission. The country's foreign spy service has clandestine officers around the world to thwart the Chinese threat. The head of MI5, focused on domestic risks,...
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Bank Holidays in November 2025: From Kannada Rajyothsava to Wangala Festival, Banks To Remain Closed for More Than 10 Days Next Month; Check Full List of Bank Holiday Dates
Mumbai, October 27: How many bank holidays are there in November 2025? When will banks remain closed in November? If you're looking for answers to such questions and want to know more about bank holidays in the upcoming month, then we have got you...
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After highways, it’s time for India’s Railways to lead the next transformation: NOVA Control Tecnologix
Bengaluru-based NOVA Control Tecnologix (NOVA), a deep-tech subsidiary of e2E Transportation Infrastructure, on Friday announced its official launch as India’s full-stack Rail Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). NOVA has entered into a...
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Important for China, US to have 'positive conversation' - Luxon at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to media in Malaysia. Photo: Supplied/Lillian Hanly Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says a "positive conversation" between China and the United States is important, given recent volatility around rare earth...
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Modi calls for early review of India–ASEAN trade pact, declares 2026 ‘Year of Maritime Cooperation’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually attends the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit 2025, in New Delhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: DPR PMO/ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for an early review of the India-ASEAN free trade pact and...
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Kolkata–Guangzhou flights return after five years as air ties with China restart
After a four-year freeze triggered by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, direct commercial flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou resumed Sunday night, marking a cautious thaw in India-China civil aviation ties. An IndiGo A320 Neo aircraft...
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Indian PM Modi declares 2026 as "ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation"
Pro-Government
Times of Oman
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared the year 2026 as 'Year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation'. While virtually addressing the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, PM Modi noted that the...
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India-China direct flight resumes after five-year hiatus, takes off from Kolkata to Guangzhou
India News Direct flight resumed between India and China after five years (Image credit: Getty Images) New Delhi: After five long years, direct flights between India and China resumed. The first flight in four years will fly from Netaji Subhas...
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Indo-China flights resume after 5 years
Passengers display their boarding passes at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport before boarding the first direct flight to Guangzhou, China, after a five-year hiatus, as IndiGo resumes the route, in Kolkata, West Bengal | Photo...
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7 Majestic Palaces in India That Have Been Turned Into Stunning Museums
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India Herald
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India’s palaces are more than just royal residences—they are living chronicles of history, art, and architecture. Many of these opulent palaces have now been converted into museums, offering visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of bygone eras....
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Trump might be in Asia, but he’s beating war drums in Latin America
It doesn’t take America’s most lethal aircraft carrier, its F/A-18 jets and a flotilla of US Navy warships carrying dozens of Tomahawk missiles to blast a few speedboats out of the Caribbean. So as the USS Gerald R. Ford steams from Europe to join...
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India News | Indian Army Organises Three-day 'Artificial Limb Fitment Camp' in Kupwara
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 27 (ANI): The 28th Infantry Division of the Indian Army organised a three-day 'Artificial Limb Fitment Camp' at Trehgam in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The initiative aims to provide artificial...
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Thai Asia Air Resumes Flights to GBIA
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New Business Age
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Thai Asia Air has resumed flights on the Bangkok–Bhairahawa–Bangkok route from Sunday, October 26, reportedly after a gap of six months. An Airbus A320 from Bangkok landed at Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) at 12:15 pm carrying 17...
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