From office desks to dark streets: How the oil crunch is reshaping daily life in different nations

A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint…

Noida airport to start commercial flights in 45-60 days, says Aviation minister

Commercial operations at the Noida International Airport are expected to begin within 45 to 60 days, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Saturday, indicating that the final preparatory…

India opposes China-led IFD pact’s inclusion; flags risks to WTO framework and core principles

India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement being incorporated into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework, flagging concerns over its systemic…

Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman, dies at 87 in Mumbai

Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman, Padma Bhushan awardee and noted aviator, has passed away.He died in Mumbai at the age of 87.His son Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of…

Middle East crisis: Jubilant FoodWorks reports some Domino’s outlets affected by LPG shortage

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts in India, has reported constraints in LPG cylinder supplies across parts of its store network due to the ongoing…

Russia sells reserve gold for first time in 25 years to fund Ukraine war deficit: Report

Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by…

Rubber industry seeks govt intervention amid rising costs in wake of West Asia war

Hyderabad: India’s rubber industry has sought urgent govt intervention as global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have pushed up raw material and freight costs, threatening thousands of…

WTO talks: Sharp divide over e-commerce duty moratorium as India opposes permanent extension

A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade…

Who is Ashok Kumar Panda? PESB recommends SAIL finance director for CMD post; top PSU role awaits ACC nod

Government head-hunter Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda, Director (Finance) at Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)…

CBIC holds outreach on import duty deferment scheme for manufacturers

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Friday conducted a hybrid outreach programme in the national capital to familiarise stakeholders with the Duty Deferment Scheme for Eligible…