March 28, 2025 1:03 PM

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Sri Lanka Weighs Options for State-Owned Enterprise Reform

Sri Lanka’s government is considering multiple options to restructure state-owned enterprises; however, there is no fixed model in place. Speaking at an investment forum yesterday, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando said that alternatives such as privatization...

March 28, 2025 12:52 PM

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Punjab Govt informs SC: Farmers cleared from Shambhu, Khanauri borders

The Punjab Government today informed the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana, and cleared the National Highway for free traffic movement. Advocate General of Punjab Gurminder Singh also informed the bench comprising Justice Sury...

March 28, 2025 11:58 AM

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Novak Djokovic becomes oldest man to reach ATP Masters 1000 semi-final

In Tennis, Novak Djokovic has become the oldest man to reach semi-final of the ATP Masters 1000. The 37-year-old Serbian achieved this feat by defeating American Sebastian Korda with an impressive 6-3 7-6 win in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open early this morning. He surpassed Roger Federer, who ...

March 28, 2025 11:52 AM

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Morgan Stanley: India, Japan least exposed to US trade tariffs

In a recent report, Morgan Stanley said India and Japan are the least exposed to US trade tariffs. The study highlights that India's lower reliance on goods exports to GDP helps shield its economy from global trade pressures. Recently, the US has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on auto imports, which i...

March 28, 2025 11:13 AM

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U.S. halts WTO contributions amid Trump’s push for spending cuts

The United States has halted its contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to cut government spending.    The move is in line with Trump's "America First" economic policies, which have led to reduced U.S. engagemen...