Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
US-Iran peace deal: Is it enough to end the 2-year drought for Nifty bulls, bring FIIs back?A US-Iran peace framework has sparked a sharp rally in Indian markets, sending crude oil prices lower, strengthening the rupee and promptin...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
LPG cylinder prices today: How much does domestic and commercial gas cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata on May 21?LPG gas cylinder prices today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain stable across major Indian cities, offering relief to households despite...
21 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supplyIndia is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for th...
20 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Sensex surges over 800 points to cross 75,400; Nifty above 23,650 despite weak rupeeIn a recent turn of fortunes, Indian stock markets experienced a notable rise for the second consecutive day. On Thursday, both the Sensex ...
14 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Karti Chidambaram questions 'PMO directives', demands Parliament session over PM Modi's '7 Appeals'Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram has urged the government to convene Parliament. He wants a briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's s...
11 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle EastThe USS Gerald R. Ford has exited the Middle East after a record 10-month deployment, reducing US naval presence amid an ongoing but fragil...
01 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha oppose bill to develop major portsOpposing the bill, Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party (SP) alleged that the government is trying to sell the assets of the country and ...
10 Feb, 2021, 02.06 PM IST
Major Port Authorities Bill introduced in Rajya SabhaThe bill aims to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in India and to vest the administration, control and managem...
10 Feb, 2021, 01.06 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020The bill aims at decentralizing decision making and to infuse professionalism in governance of major ports. The landlord model of port oper...
23 Sep, 2020, 10.02 PM IST
Major Ports Authority Bill introduced in Lok SabhaIntroducing the Major Ports Authority Bill, Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the idea is not to privatise major ports but to give t...
12 Mar, 2020, 03.26 PM IST
Govt to form committee for development of minor portsMinor ports could boost inland waterways and coastal shipping and "we will provide comprehensive plans for development", Shipping Minister ...
15 Oct, 2019, 06.39 PM IST
New Ports Bill may end supremacy of privately-run ports: Report"The recent Cabinet approval to the Major Port Authorities Bill is a big step towards providing a more level-playing field to state-run maj...
18 Dec, 2016, 02.44 PM IST
Cabinet approves Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016The bill also proposes to introduce the concept of internal audit of the functions and activities of the central ports on the lines of Comp...
15 Dec, 2016, 01.11 AM IST