Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSCAt the UN Security Council, India fiercely condemned Pakistan for blocking Afghan trade and launching deadly airstrikes that killed 372 civ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
E85 fuel to sell at Rs 20/litre discount to drive ethanol adoption: Oil Minister Hardeep Singh PuriIndia is turning a new leaf in energy efficiency by rolling out E85 fuel, an environmentally friendly ethanol blend consisting of 85% ethan...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Oil Price Today (June 8): Crude oil flares up 5% as Israel attacks Iran, Lebanon in latest escalation. What's next?Oil prices surged 5% on Monday after Israel launched fresh strikes on Lebanon, raising fears of renewed Middle East tensions and potential ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
EU plans lower taxes on clean energy in drive to cut power billsThe European Union is set to propose new regulations next month. These plans aim to cut taxes on renewable energy and boost electricity sys...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 6, 2026?Banks will be open today, June 6, 2026. This is the first Saturday of the month, a regular working day. Bank holidays vary by state, with t...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
New York state legislature passes one-year data center moratoriumNew York's state legislature passed a bill Thursday night that would prevent permits from being issued for the construction of new data cen...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
BharatPe Flex launched: Pay via UPI now, settle bills later with credit line and up to 45 days of interest-free usageBharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
“Islam-friendly” gym in Kerala’s Palakkad? No music, separate timings for men & women, strict workout rules, claim reportsA gym in Palakkad, Kerala, is set to implement Islamic-guided operational rules. The facility will feature gender separation, separate timi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
$35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decadeA dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export oper...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
US stocks today: Dow Jones drops over 500 points as Middle East tensions escalateWall Street closed lower as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices triggered inflation concerns and profit booking. Financials and tech...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Kuwait partially resumes flights after Iranian attack on airport injures severalKuwait has halted all commercial flights following a drone attack on its international airport. Several people were injured in the incident...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Pakistan: Market timings revised in Islamabad amid austerity driveIslamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Res...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran warEurope is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While p...
31 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closureA federal judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked renovations, calling the board's vote "i...
30 May, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Businesses can digitally record 'goods delivered' on e-way bill portal: GSTNGST registered businesses can now digitally close e-way bills upon delivery completion. This new voluntary feature on the GST portal streng...
21 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST