US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
AI in Hungary could unlock productivity gains of €15 billion: McKinseyMcKinsey projects AI could boost Hungary's productivity by €15 billion by 2030, helping close the gap with European neighbours. However, la...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran dealPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated it's too early to revise the budget despite potential economic improvements post-Iran...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Dia Mirza's environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says 'Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai'. Here's what she saidDia Mirza's assertion on a podcast that patriarchy is the cause of climate change has sparked a heated online debate. While critics argue h...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Psychology says adults who apologize for their home the moment a guest arrives aren't anxious hosts; they learned it by watching their mothers brace for every doorbellMany people apologize for their homes upon a guest's arrival. This habit often stems from observing mothers who felt judged on household cl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India likely past peak outflows, AI gap its advantage, Lighthouse Canton saysDomestic benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex are down about 11% and 13% so far in 2026, respectively, after fears of AI-led disruption tanked th...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Are male cats more loving and loyal? Studies suggest: 'Not just gender but colour....'While studies offer conflicting views on whether male cats are more affectionate than females, research suggests coat color, particularly i...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gita GopinathElevated oil prices could slow India's economic growth to around 6%, according to former IMF official Gita Gopinath. She warned that prolon...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST