Freight pricing scrutiny: Govt asks shipping lines to avoid ‘predatory’ charges amid Middle East crisis

The government has asked shipping companies, vessel operators and their agents to refrain from “predatory, non-transparent and opportunistic pricing” practices as freight costs rise sharply amid disruptions caused by the…

‘What happened in Dec should not have, ‘ says Rahul Bhatia; Indigo CEO Elbers quits

New Delhi: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned from the airline with immediate effect, following the airline’s unprecedented schedule collapse last December that had left lakhs of passengers stranded across…

Russian sanctions easing linked only to India? Trump’s message to Europe allies amid Middle East oil shock

Donald Trump indicated that Washington might consider lifting ‘certain oil-related sanctions’ in order to help bring down prices. (AI image) Even as the world economy reels under the global oil…

Jewar airport connectivity: Delhi–Mumbai Expressway link with Noida International Airport gets fresh push; check details

The Union Cabinet has approved a revised capital cost of Rs 3,630.77 crore for the construction of a 31.42 km greenfield connectivity corridor linking the upcoming Noida International Airport at…

Big boost for drinking water: Cabinet extends Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028 with Rs 8.69 lakh crore outlay

The Union cabinet on Monday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, with a revised total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, as the government…

IDFC First Bank paid Rs 645-cr towards Chandigarh fraud claims

IDFC First Bank on Tuesday said it has settled fraud claims at a Chandigarh branch at Rs 645 crore and has found no further discrepancies. Private sector IDFC First Bank…

Smaller packs, higher prices? FMCG weighs options after crude oil prices breach $100 mark amid Iran war

A sharp rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has pushed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies to rethink their strategies. Firms may either…

Gold price prediction today (March 10, 2026): Is dollar playing spoilsport for gold rally?

he US Dollar stands to gain on surging oil prices as the US is energy dependent. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are competing with the strength in…

Iran war: Strait of Hormuz crisis could choke global oil supply within a month, warns Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (local time) warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran has pushed global energy markets into crisis, saying oil flows linked to the Strait of…

Oil prices drop to below $90: IndiGo, SpiceJet shares surge as Trump signals end of Iran war near

Airline stocks had previously come under heavy pressure as geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher. (AI image) Oil prices plunge, bring cheer to aviation stocks! Shares of airline operators…