Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns it will shoot vessels; strikes US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain againTensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz wa...
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
Andy Flower: The Luis Enrique of RCB, transforming team to back-to-back IPL championsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title consecutively. Coach Andy Flower is credited with this success. He transformed t...
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
Crude-linked energy crisis, softer monsoon may slow FMCG growth in 2026: ReportIndian FMCG volume growth is expected to slow down this year. Geopolitical tensions and a potential below-normal monsoon are key concerns. ...
How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer togetherAfter facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with al...
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
US mortgage rates rise to 6.37% as Iran war fears and inflation pressure shake housing marketU.S. mortgage rates are moving higher again as global tensions and inflation worries affect the housing market. Home buyers are facing high...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the stock market witnesses a recovery, what one should watch for is market breadth. Also, check which sectors are leading the rally. Why...
Why are oil prices down today while gas rates are witnessing a rise? Oil and natural gas markets move in opposite directions. Here's Brent, US WTI crude, Waha Hub pricesWhy are oil prices down today while gas rates are witnessing a rise? Oil prices fell after Iran proposed new talks with the United States t...
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
14 India-bound ships trying to cross Strait of Hormuz stopped by Iran; 1 hit by bullets, 1 crossesA convoy of 14 India-bound ships carrying crude oil, gas and fertilisers was intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranian Revoluti...
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warningOPEC+ will boost oil production by 206,000 barrels daily from May. The cartel warns that repairing damaged energy facilities from conflicts...
Prophet remark row: Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking arrest of Nupur Sharma"This may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be circumspect while issuing directions. We wou...
UAE sees 'seeds of progress' on Gulf row, says envoy to U.S.The United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Washington said there were "seeds of progress" in resolving a long-running Gulf Arab row and a comm...
Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade 'siege'Qatar has been slapped with sanctions and demands after four countries including regional kingpin Saudi Arabia cut ties with it on June 5, ...
After IndiGo, Jet Airways to charge for seat selectionThe airline, which operates the Boeing 737 to neighboring regions like Gulf and Nepal, will charge Rs 1,500 for front row seats.