Good Flippin’ Burgers opens in Chennai, India

India-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Good Flippin’ Burgers has entered the Chennai market, with the launch of two dine‑in restaurants and a cloud kitchen. The new venues are located in Anna Nagar, T Nagar and Perungudi. Discover B2B...

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors Minsk: India and Belarus held eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk, discussing the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural,...

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss entire gamut of bilateral relations

Minsk [Belarus], October 28 (ANI): India and Belarus held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, which were chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov. The talks saw...

India Maritime Week 2025 Commences with Inaugural Address by Home Minister Amit Shah

India Maritime Week 2025 Commences with Inaugural Address by Home Minister Amit Shah NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai: India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 was inaugurated today by the Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, at...

China's rail authorities roll out new steps to enhance the service

China's railway authorities have introduced a series of new measures to improve the passenger experience, focusing on greater speed, comfort, and convenience, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group on Tuesday. Since...

China team breaks 30% efficiency barrier in perovskite solar cells

A 3D model of perovskite solar cell. /VCG A 3D model of perovskite solar cell. /VCG A joint research team in China has developed a new method that, for the first time, has allowed a key type of advanced perovskite solar cell to exceed the 30...

Inside the accessibility issues disabled travelers deal with every day

Accessibility comes in different forms, explains Pernilla Becker(Image: Pernilla Becker) Pernilla Becker hasn't counted the exact number of countries she's traveled to—because that isn't the point. For her, it was never about checking off a list,...

Is the India–China détente real?

This week, India’s private airline Indigo flew one of its A320 planes from Kolkata to Guangzhou. It was the first direct flight from India to China in five years, following its halt during the Covid-19 pandemic and the souring of relations between...

HAL, Russian planemaker to build passenger jets in India

New Delhi: State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce Russian origin commercial jets in India, looking to target the domestic market for short haul flights. The memorandum of...

Cyclone Montha Disrupts Rail Services: 61 Trains Cancelled Across Eastern India

In a proactive measure to prioritise passenger safety amid the approaching Cyclone Montha, Indian Railways has announced significant disruptions to train operations. A total of 61 trains have been cancelled over the coming days, with the majority...

Air India Express in expansion mode amid rising competition

Mumbai: Air India Express would add 20-24 aircraft to its fleet in CY26, its chief executive said on Tuesday. The Tata-owned low-cost carrier would also retrofit 50 of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as competition in the budget end of the aviation...

India among most strategic growth markets for Radisson Hotel Group: South Asia MD

Synopsis Radisson Hotel Group is significantly expanding its presence across India. The hospitality chain has entered 47 new cities in the last 18 months. With over 130 hotels currently operational and more under development, the group aims to...

“New banana hybrids from India look to take on disease and yield challenges”

Banana exports from India have seen a marked lift this month, says Prasad Chavan of India-based Acres EXIM. "Our banana exports are performing very well this quarter, with an increase in demand from our main markets, especially Europe and the...

Mark It! “The DowntownDC Holiday Market Returns November 21st”

courtesy DowntownDC BID From a press release: “The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the return of the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market, with an expanded and elevated experience, and new features for visitors of all ages....

US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans (World)

Paul Wiseman, Didi Tang And Josh Funk, The Associated Press - Oct 28, 2025 / 10:48 am | Story: 580625 Photo: The Canadian Press FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines...

Metso to build iron-ore sintering plant for SAIL in India

October 28, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Metso Corp. (Espoo, Finland) has received an order to deliver the third iron ore sintering plant to be built at Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) in Asansol, West Bengal, India. The...

China’s Visa Diplomacy: A Strategic Tool for Influence in Central Asia

As China’s international influence expands, it is refining its approach to global engagement by combining economic strength with crafted instruments of soft power. While in the past China primarily relied on Confucius Institutes and educational...

Ganges, Gangnam, and grads: MBA students immerse in business and culture in India, South Korea

From the fishcake factories of Busan to the white marble halls of the Taj Mahal, Bryant MBA students got a firsthand education in international business and culture during 2025 Global Immersion Experience (GIE) trips to India and South Korea —...

US destroys four drug-smuggling boats in Pacific Ocean, 14 dead

US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday. The operation raised the death toll from Washington’s ongoing anti-narcotics...

Hyderabad celebrates 30 years of India-Japan friendship

Food stalls added to the festive spirit, serving steaming ramen, crispy tempura, and delicate wagashi sweets alongside Indian favourites like chaat and dosa — a fitting symbol of cross-cultural harmony. The festival concluded with a round of...