‘Got India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil,’ claims Marco Rubio at Munich conference; Jaishankar reiterates ‘strategic autonomy’
File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio and EAM S Jaishankar (Picture credit: AP, ANI) US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said Washington has secured a commitment…
Renting to buying your first house in UAE 2026: 5 real estate trends home owners should focus on
UAE Property 2026: Is Now the Time for First-Time Buyers to Enter the Market? In 2026, the UAE’s property market is entering a new chapter of demand, innovation and opportunity…
US DHS shutdown forces TSA officers to work unpaid; airport delays for passengers likely
The shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security that began early Saturday is affecting airport security operations nationwide, forcing thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay…
Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral meetings in Munich, highlights investment opportunities
MUNICH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Munich, Germany, among several other key dignitaries, during her ongoing visit.Both leaders were pleased…
S&P Global chief: India’s post-Covid expansion among most consistent for any major economy
NEW DELHI: Driven by structural reforms, entrepreneurial energy and a forward-looking approach to debt and development, India’s post-Covid expansion has been among the most consistent for any major economy, with…
Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs
NEW DELHI: In a rapidly reshaping global economy, strategic sovereignty has emerged as a guiding imperative, as nations navigate global supply chains while safeguarding critical capabilities in an increasingly fragmented…
AI not causing mass layoffs, but changing nature of work: Study
A new study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), supported by OpenAI, has sought to ease concerns about large-scale job losses due to artificial intelligence.According…
Toilets, garbage, linen: Railways overhauls of on-board services, in Gen Coaches as well
NEW DELHI: Railways is seeking to address the biggest concern of long distance passengers— train toilets. It on Saturday rolled out reforms in on-board services with focus on regular cleaning…
Gold tops investment choices among young Indians, survey finds
Gold continues to hold strong appeal among young Indians, even as access to modern financial products widens, with 62 per cent of respondents naming the precious metal as their preferred…
Cabinet clears Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana
The Centre has given the green light to a series of highway projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana, according to official statements.The approvals were granted…