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Guwahati airport’s new terminal starts operations, capacity rises to 13.1 million flyers

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:02 PM

Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) The new terminal at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) began commercial operations on Sunday evening, raising annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million and reinforcing the Assam city's position as the principal aviation gateway to India’s strategic North-Eastern region to South and Southeast Asia.

UP aims for trillion-dollar economy, Dy CM Maurya seeks global investment in Germany, UK

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:54 PM

Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, on Sunday, embarked on a high-profile foreign visit to Germany and the UK, aimed at attracting global investment and showcasing the state as a powerhouse of economic opportunity. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the mission, the Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM described the initiative as a milestone in Uttar Pradesh's journey toward becoming a leading contributor to India's trillion-dollar economy.

Assam stands as symbol of unity and harmony: Jeet Adani

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:54 PM

Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) Assam has always stood as a symbol of unity, harmony and collective progress, while successfully preserving its rich cultural heritage, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd Director Jeet Adani said on Sunday.

'Pakistan’s citizens pay high taxes but get nothing in return'

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s successive governments, both civil and military, have been imposing higher and regressive taxes, pushing the overwhelming majority of citizens towards an unbearably high cost of living, and adding insult to injury, the state provides nothing in terms of welfare and has total apathy towards the economically vulnerable segments of society, an article in the Pakistani media said.

Holi sales likely to record 25 per cent jump at Rs 80,000 crore: CAIT

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the upcoming Holi festival is expected to generate business exceeding Rs 80,000 crore across India this year, reflecting a growth of nearly 25 per cent compared to last year's estimated Rs 60,000 crore.

Pakistan poverty rate hits 11-year high at 29 pc: Report

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Poverty in Pakistan has risen to its highest level in 11 years, with nearly 29 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, according to an official survey released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

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