US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Iran indicates it received official US response to its latest offer on ending warThe US has formally responded to Tehran's recent war proposal, challenging Iranian officials amidst ongoing economic sanctions that severel...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
US targets Iran’s aviation sector with sanctions on 27 airlines and foreign firmsThe US Treasury sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and related foreign firms to curb weapons transport and technology access. Meanwhile, Irania...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines in 'economic D-Day' push, says Tehran's aviation sector is out of the marketThe United States has sanctioned all remaining Iranian airlines and supporting companies. These actions target thirty-six entities for aidi...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Trump administration proposes new rules to strip tax-exempt status from schools that consider raceThe Trump administration has proposed new regulations that could strip schools of their tax-exempt status if they offer targeted support to...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Iran’s foreign trade plunges 35% as US sanctions deepen war’s economic tollIranian leaders are acknowledging mounting economic pain six months into the war with the US, as President Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign t...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Decoding gold rally: Why yellow metal surged 15% in one month and should bullion be in your portfolio?Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buyin...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly biteThe United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. C...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance shares rally up to 11% in 4 days as gold crosses Rs 1.63 lakhGold loan stocks Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance gained sharply as gold prices climbed on a weaker dollar and liquidit...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few daysBitcoin had dropped from a January high of around $95,000 to below $60,000 at the end of June. Investors shied away from speculative assets...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
America in focus: Fed officials eye higher rates; unemployment claims fallFederal Reserve officials consider higher interest rates if inflation persists. Mortgage rates have eased slightly but remain higher than l...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
US proposes new tax credit rules restricting refunds for some non-citizensThe US Treasury and IRS have proposed new rules restricting the refundable portion of four federal tax credits to US citizens, nationals an...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Muthoot, Manappuram Finance shares jump up to 7% in 2 days as gold crosses Rs 1.6 lakh/10 gmGold loan stocks Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance gained up to 7% in two sessions as gold prices crossed Rs 1.6 lakh pe...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Pakistan seeks USD 10 billion US facility to bolster forex stabilityPakistan seeks a $10 billion US facility to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. This move aims to reassure international investors and s...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
D-Street poised for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades firmly higherNifty declined for a seventh session, influenced by elevated crude oil prices. Analysts anticipate continued pressure due to global weaknes...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Vneet Jaain over alleged solar bribery schemeA US federal court dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and two executives. The Justice Department requested this dismissal with...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST