India-US trade deal advances as talks focus on Section 301 probes and 'minor issues'India is nearing a trade deal with the US, with most aspects of the first phase finalized. Discussions are ongoing for minor details. Meanw...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and tradeBritish Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing glo...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holds discussion with Meghalaya counterpart Conrad SangmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma agreed to speed up the border demarcation process. This...
29 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Dollar crashes against major currencies: Why is USD rate down today?U.S. dollar index fell about 0.3 per cent to 98.969. Euro rose 0.40 per cent to $1.1649 and the British pound gained 0.55 per cent to $1.35...
25 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Dollar slumps as signs of deal to reopen Hormuz spur risk appetiteThe dollar weakened in early Asian trading as oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel amid hopes of a Strait of Hormuz deal, despite U.S. ...
25 May, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional SecuritiesIndian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also perf...
22 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
19 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Dollar steadies from weakness as Trump calls off planned attack on IranThe dollar gained strength as U.S. President Donald Trump halted a planned attack on Iran. This move eased fears of a wider conflict. Bond ...
19 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Dollar poised for largest weekly rise in two months as Fed hike bets increaseDollar surged to a two-month high, fueled by rising energy prices and shipping disruptions, intensifying inflation fears and boosting expec...
15 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposalHopes for an Iran peace deal have dimmed as President Trump stated a ceasefire is "on life support" following Tehran's rejection of a U.S. ...
12 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Dollar strengthens as Trump says Iran peace offer 'unacceptable'The dollar strengthened against major currencies early Monday. Strong US jobs data and ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the...
11 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...
10 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Yen steady as intervention fears linger with Japan shut for holidaysThe Japanese yen has stabilized after authorities intervened to strengthen it. Markets are watching for further action and potential US inv...
04 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
India-UK tech partnership will secure supply chains, UK Parliament toldIndia and the UK are boosting their partnership through the Technology Security Initiative. This pact focuses on critical and emerging tech...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST