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
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Iran's medicines soar in price as US blockade, sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical suppliesMedication prices in Iran have surged drastically due to US sanctions and ongoing conflict, creating significant hardships. Families are st...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
In healthcare, the patient is the least informed consumerSignificant price differences in healthcare consumables have drawn attention, prompting calls for better consumer protection. Maharashtra's...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Rising oil prices, inflation to create headwinds for India's economic growth: BNP ParibasBNP Paribas expects India’s economic outlook to come under greater pressure as higher crude prices, rising inflation and weaker rural and i...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollarIn Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions o...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
AI agents take over online shopping: Ecommerce firms rethink pricing, verificationIndia’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increasingly make shopping decisions and...
26 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi residents return to a new normal: ‘Neither war, nor peace’Six months into the Iran war, the UAE’s post-pandemic boom is facing its biggest test. Tourism, aviation, property and trade have taken a h...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ confronts economic angst that threatens GOPRepublican leaders express confidence in the economy's performance. However, voter polls reveal significant anxiety about current economic ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Indian FMCG stares at broadening commodity inflation and a new source of cost pressureThe raw-material cost environment for FMCG makers has become increasingly uneven in the second quarter of FY27, with prices of several agri...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
‘Picnic in the sky': Indian family eats homemade food on IndiGo flight, video sparks etiquette debateA video shared on X showing an Indian family eating homemade food during an IndiGo flight has sparked an online debate over public behaviou...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Stocks in news: Airtel, Paytm, SpiceJet, ONGC and ZEEMarkets extended their losing streak for a fifth consecutive session on Monday. Airtel Payments Bank appointed Shabnam Sinha as its new cha...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Dubai hotels see bookings rebound as tourists return after Iran war shockUAE hotels are preparing for a visitor rebound ahead of the peak winter season. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are offering new incentives to attract ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying offChina's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
IndiGo bets on small biz class, dense economy seating for long-haul flightsIndiGo plans a high-density economy layout for its long-haul European flights. This strategy aims to sell more seats and protect its cost s...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
IndiGo to offer lie-flat business class, dense economy on long-haul routesIndiGo will unveil a compact yet premium economy cabin for its European flights. The airline's new Airbus A350s will showcase 333 economy s...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST