India’s domestic demand, resilient financial system provide some insulation amid global crisis: Eco Review

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) While the West Asia conflict constitutes a significant supply shock with rising risks to inflation, trade, and financial flows, India's domestic demand, policy buffers, resilient financial system, and sustained public investment provide some insulation, the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for the month of April said on Wednesday.

Wickramaratne named SLC interim committee chairman, Mahanama, Sangakkara included

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:40 PM

Colombo, April 29 (IANS) Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sport’s governing body following the resignation of president Shammi Silva and his executive committee.