
Beyond Holiday Inn: IHG sees luxury brands, franchises as growth drivers
IHG Hotels plans to grow from 52 current hotels to 400 by 2030, driven by infrastructure and owner confidence in the hospitality sector.
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026
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IHG Hotels plans to grow from 52 current hotels to 400 by 2030, driven by infrastructure and owner confidence in the hospitality sector.
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Dalmia Bharat plans to raise ₹4,000 crore to expand cement capacity to 110-130 MTPA by FY31, enhancing market presence.
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets exceeding Rs 1,023 crore, including properties in Singapore, in a Goa illegal iron ore mining case. The probe into the Salgaocar Groups and associates revealed illegal mining between 2007-12, generating over Rs 2,…
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Brent crude futures fell 0.1% to $77.18 a barrel on Thursday, June 18, 2026, according to market data [1]. West Texas Intermediate crude slid 0.3% to $75.78 a barrel the same day [1]. The declines brought oil prices to their lowest levels since the start of t…
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026
Dalmia Bharat is set to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore to fuel its ambitious expansion, aiming to reach 110-130 million tonnes per annum cement capacity by FY31. This strategic move, involving acquisitions and organic growth, aligns with anticipated industry dema…
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Even as sufficient reservoir levels are expected to provide a safe buffer for irrigation, the firm stressed the need for close monitoring given the current pattern of monsoon
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was arriving in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over Tehran’s nuclear program. The talks aim to solidify an interim deal to end the war in Iran. The negotiations, involving top U.S. and Iranian officia…
The News Flicker·June 21, 2026
President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism. He offered no details to back that up in a social media post Friday night. The president ordered the pool redone to get rid of algae that’s plagued it for …
The News Flicker·June 20, 2026
President Donald Trump is lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once more. Trump is insisting she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit in France and he's criticizing what he says was Italy’s lack of coo…
The News Flicker·June 20, 2026

Immigration has been vital to Ireland’s economic growth. But, as with Switzerland, it has led to pressures on housing availability and costs
The News Flicker·June 20, 2026
Father’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Originating in the early 20th century, the day celebrates paternal bonds, sacrifices, and guidance. It acknowledges the evolvi…
The News Flicker·June 20, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for increased trade between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) using national currencies, according to remarks made at the conclusion of the two-day Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, R…
The News Flicker·June 20, 2026