Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
West Asia War: Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel, says militaryTwo drones suspected to be from Hezbollah hit northern Israel on Sunday. No injuries were reported. Following the incident, two Israeli min...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Assam: Government approves set up of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development AuthorityThe decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Bi...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
RBI Governor meets Bengal CM Adhikari ahead of state's first budgetReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. They discussed key economic issu...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nationsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
President approves merger of REC with Power Finance CorporationThe President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC's acquisition of a majority stake in...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
West Bengal govt assigns portfolios to newly sworn-in ministersThe West Bengal government has finalized portfolio allocations for its newly sworn-in ministers. Swapan Dasgupta will now lead the Finance ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: SourcesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review key schemes like Jan Dhan, Mudra, and PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal. She will meet wit...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
FM Sitharaman discusses ways to boost growth with Bengal CMThe meeting, coming just over a month after the BJP stormed to power in West Bengal for the first time, also dwelt on improving the credit ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 levelThe dollar strengthened significantly, poised for over a 1% weekly gain following robust U.S. employment figures. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key thresholdJapan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. T...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woesThe Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar i...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talksThe US dollar held steady as global markets adopted a cautious stance. Investors are closely watching Middle East peace talks and upcoming ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister saysThe release of new models of AI able to code at a high level has given hackers an unprecedented ability to identify cybersecurity risks a...
30 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debtJapan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rate...
18 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST