[ad_1] Global oil prices surged sharply this week as the war involving Iran intensified raising fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East.The spike in prices comes a week after the United States and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, escalating tensions into a wider regional conflict. The ongoing hostilities have disrupted…
[ad_1] The Union Budget comes with a vocabulary that can be confusing even for regular readers. Many terms are technical, and are used repeatedly across Budget documents, tables and debates. The “Budget at a Glance” table presents a consolidated snapshot of the Union Government’s finances for a financial year, showing actuals, Budget Estimates and Revised…
[ad_1] PATNA: In 2020, RJD and its mahagathbandhan (MGB) partners had come within sniffing distance of forming Bihar’s next govt. The difference in terms of seats with NDA was 12, but the gap in votes polled was just 11,150.Five years later, as Bihar heads into another high-wattage assembly election, Nitish Kumar remains the man to…
[ad_1] Vijay and MK Stalin (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday addressed the Karur tragedy in the assembly, where a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally killed 41 people. He blamed the crowd management and Vijay, saying the delay in the leader’s arrival caused severe congestion.“Karur has shaken the conscience…
[ad_1] India-US trade deal sealed: In a big breakthrough, India and the US have announced a trade deal, after US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone. With the trade deal, India has secured an 18% reciprocal tariff rate for its goods exported to the US. Trump has said that the…
[ad_1] Ahmedabad: India’s captain Shubman Gill during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match between India and West Indies, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Ahmedabad: American businessman and the founder of Amazon once said, “If you’re not stubborn, you’ll give up on experiments too soon. And if you’re not flexible, you’ll pound your…
[ad_1] India’s fundamental growth story remains strong, but the stock market volatility has been particularly significant this year. (AI image) The US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The rate cut was on expected lines, and came amidst rising pressure from US President…
[ad_1] Image Credit: Bettmann/ Getty Images Those who have read Leo Tolstoy would know that he was a master of one liners. Every sentence that he wrote had a deep meaning and a lesson to learn. An author revered even today, Leo Tolstoy was also a thinker, a moral philosopher and a restless seeker of…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Punjab National Bank (PNB) MD & CEO Ashok Chandra Monday said the state-run lender is looking to grow organically in the southern states and there is no proposal on the table for any acquisition.“No decision or discussion regarding (any) acquisition has happened at the board level or at the govt level,” Chandra…
[ad_1] It is a reminder to look at life with curiosity and joy instead of heavy seriousness. You may feel guided to return to your roots, to see the world with fresh eyes. Simple gestures of kindness will brighten your path and bring unexpected smiles. Do not ignore the little signs life offers you, as…