India, EU launch industry coalition for green shipping corridorIndia and the European Union launched an industry coalition for a green shipping corridor to bring companies together to develop cleaner ma...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Do you have to pay tax in India or abroad? Why your residential status is important factorIndividuals earning income abroad must understand their tax residency status according to the Income Tax Act. The Act outlines conditions b...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama CanalThe month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is pri...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
MEA condemns Black Sea attack that killed two seafarers, expresses grave concern over strikes on commercial shippingIndia has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV that resulted in two fatalities. All three Indian nationals aboar...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Indian Navy to get 43,500-tonne ‘Surya’ ship as Rajnath Singh lays keel at HSL in VisakhapatnamDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated major shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure projects at Hindustan Shipyard Limited...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
UPI MDR spurs soundbox expansion beyond metrosThe industry has scope to increase soundbox deployments from about two crore to five crore over time, a top official at the National Paymen...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
IPO-bound Razorpay partners with OpenAI to help Indian brands advertise on ChatGPTUnder the partnership, Razorpay Engage, the company's customer engagement and marketing platform, will help brands prepare product catalogu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
'Only 2 left!’, ‘FREE SHIPPING above ₹999!' Simple tips to avoid these shopping traps during festive season salesBala had saved ₹2,000 for headphones. He spotted a pair at 40% off, but the prompt, ‘Only 2 left!’ and ‘Add ₹500 more for FREE shipping!’ n...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territor...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
The nickel still costs more to make than its face value; the U.S. Mint shipped about 600 million in 2025 at 13.31 cents eachFor the past twenty years, the production of nickels has been unprofitable, with costs surpassing their actual value. Increasing metal pric...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Your UPI payment just got a price tag: what it means for GST-registered taxpayersNPCI, which manages UPI, has brought in a merchant discount rate of 0.4% on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
01 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Oil Price Today (October 1): Crude oil at $98 as investors assess supply recovery, peace deal talks. What are analysts saying?Brent crude was trading near $98 a barrel after touching $104 during Wednesday’s intraday trade. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for November...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank credit cardsApple Pay initially supports Visa and Mastercard credit cards issued by Axis Bank. Other large card issuers, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Ban...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Apple Pay comes to India with Axis Bank Visa, Mastercard credit cardsApple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing users to make contactless payments using Axis Bank credit cards. Users can add their V...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Paradip Port gets 'Mega Port' status, only one on East CoastParadip Port has been designated as a Mega Port under the Indian Ports Act, 2025. This recognition is a significant milestone for its devel...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST