Why oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude surges past $114 — here’s what rising oil prices mean for gas prices, inflation, and the Fed rate decision todayWhy US oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude has crossed $114 per barrel, while WTI trades above $103. At the center o...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Israel-Iran war disrupts Rajasthan's Mehendi tradeThe global conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran is severely affecting Rajasthan's mehendi industry in Sojat. Exports are down, produ...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Oil storms higher on war escalationIran's escalating attacks on Arab Gulf states, including oil facilities in Kuwait and gas processing in Abu Dhabi, have sent oil prices soa...
05 Apr, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, t...
17 Mar, 2022, 11.37 AM IST
As coronavirus cases rise in Europe, an economic toll returnsAustria went into a major lockdown Monday to try to break the strong fourth wave of COVID-19 spreading across Europe, while the German heal...
23 Nov, 2021, 06.41 PM IST
Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsorySchallenberg said the lockdown will start Monday and initially last for 10 days. Students will have to go back into home schooling, restaur...
19 Nov, 2021, 03.33 PM IST
Indians plan trips abroad as Europe eases travel curbsInternational flight bookings from India are witnessing a surge as more and more people are getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and an incr...
17 Sep, 2021, 08.14 AM IST
Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for USHealth experts in the U.S., though, say what's happening in Europe should serve as a warning against ignoring social distancing or dropping...
17 Mar, 2021, 11.37 PM IST
Christmas, coronavirus and fear of no-deal Brexit push Europe's warehouses to the limitBritish companies are bringing as much as possible into the country before potential disruptions in January, while their European counterpa...
30 Nov, 2020, 12.44 PM IST
What parts of Europe are locked down or under curfew?England's second lockdown starts Thursday for a month following neighbouring Wales and Northern Ireland. Schools and universities stay open...
05 Nov, 2020, 08.26 PM IST
Lufthansa reports 2 billion euro loss in third quarterEurope's largest airline said it will fly a maximum of 25 percent of normal capacity from October to December this year, as it expects to b...
05 Nov, 2020, 12.30 PM IST
Europe imposes new virus curbs as anger and frustration swellTo curb the spike in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, Chancellor Angela Merkel has ordered a round of shutdowns from Monday until the end...
03 Nov, 2020, 06.57 AM IST
Australia shares slip on fears of lockdowns in Europe"The virus numbers are pointing to a second wave globally. This may lead to more severe shutdowns and lower economic activity," said Brad S...
20 Oct, 2020, 02.29 PM IST
The second coronavirus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?In India, which partly relaxed its lockdown this week, health authorities scrambled Wednesday to contain an outbreak at a huge market. Hard...
06 May, 2020, 08.04 PM IST
Lockdown hits business activity across EuropeA final composite PMI for the euro zone plummeted to a record low of 29.7 from February’s 51.6, lower than the flash reading of 31.4 and ma...
04 Apr, 2020, 12.29 AM IST
Losses incurred by retail trade is around $30 billion- CAITThe Indian retail sector comprising 70 million small medium and big traders employing 450 million people, does a monthly business of around...
31 Mar, 2020, 06.30 PM IST
With borders and businesses closing, world hunkers downWith borders slamming shut, schools and businesses closing and increasingly drastic restrictions on movement, tens of millions of people we...
17 Mar, 2020, 12.54 PM IST