India will host a crucial Brics meeting bringing Iran and the UAE face to face for the first time since the start of West Asia conflict, with focus on regional tensions, Gulf stability, and efforts to build consensus among member nations.

The Minister highlighted that his visit occurred at a vital time, facilitating a thorough review of various bilateral initiatives spanning energy and trade.

Akasa Air will continue operating flights to Jeddah and several Indian cities after reviewing the Middle East situation. The airline is also evaluating the resumption of services to Abu Dhabi. Flights to Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait remain suspended until April 12, with a waiver extended for affected passengers.

The war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over travel during the Songkran festival. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Keystone Realtors reported pre-sales of Rs 40.22 billion for FY26, marking a 33 percent year-on-year increase, while collections rose to Rs 26.21 billion. The company also achieved record quarterly pre-sales of Rs 13.46 billion in Q4FY26. Strong business development, new launches, and redevelopment-focused expansion drove performance, with multiple guidance targets surpassed during the year.

RBL Bank shares hit an intraday high of Rs 310 following RBI approval for the Emirates NBD acquisition. The lender also reported a 24% jump in total business.