Russia's oil major says US companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of HormuzRosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated that American energy companies are benefiting most from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
'I don't care if negotiations with Iran are over': Trump dismisses Hormuz oil concernsUS President Donald Trump stated he is unconcerned if talks with Iran end. He also shrugged off worries about oil prices even if Tehran blo...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Adityanath calls for trader-friendly tax system, better services for honest taxpayersUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the state tax department to boost revenue collection. He emphasised providing f...
25 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Top fertiliser companies float tender to buy 600k t SulphurTop Indian fertiliser firms have united to buy a large quantity of sulphur. This critical raw material is needed for phosphatic fertilisers...
20 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Athiradi Twitter review: Netizens call Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph's Malayalam movie 'a well-made entertainer'. Cameo wins heartAthiradi, featuring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, has received enthusiastic audience responses. The film is being hailed as a complete th...
14 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
India's power sector set for up to 6 per cent CAGR on multi-vector capex upcycle: CitiIndia's power sector is positioned for a sustained growth trajectory with a medium-term forecast set at a 5-6 per cent CAGR, supported by t...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
02 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Impact on growth and inflation to depend on duration of West Asia conflict: MPC saysRBI policymakers acknowledged that a prolonged West Asia conflict poses risks to India's economic growth and inflation, though the economy ...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Despite Trump's naval blockade, Iran has not run out of cardsIran warns it could block vital shipping lanes including the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and Red Sea. This move escalates tensions with the ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
A look at where Israel struck in central Beirut on the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah warBeirut experienced intense Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday. Buildings were destroyed and many people were killed and injured. The attacks t...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaignFormer Mohamed ElBaradei has urged Gulf countries to act urgently to prevent escalation after Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequenc...
05 Apr, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
The next oil shock is coming, and it won’t come from HormuzA second major shock to the global economy is emerging as the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is now compounded by the risk of H...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Centre offers 11 deep-seated mineral blocks for explorationIndia's Exploration Licence regime was introduced under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, along with the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 202...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Plan to auction 20 critical mineral blocks under new licence regime in the worksThe central government plans to auction up to 20 critical mineral blocks for deeper exploration under a new license regime to improve the t...
24 Oct, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
Karnataka, Rajasthan begin auction of exploration licences for critical mineralsKarnataka and Rajasthan have initiated the auction of Exploration Licence (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The move, the first o...
08 Mar, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
Centre notified mineral auction rules to cap upfront paymentsIn a recent development, the central government has introduced new revisions to the Mineral auction rules. These changes aim to ensure tran...
22 Jan, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
- Strike shuts down world's largest underground copper mine
The world's largest underground copper mine has been shut down due to a strike by subcontract workers, the Chilean state mining company Cod...
20 Apr, 2008, 05.23 AM IST