Reserves drop as FCNR inflows dry, RBI dollar sales continueReserves have fallen to $734.6 billion in the week ended October 2, the fourth consecutive week of fall and down from a recent peak of $785...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against US dollar post RBI rate increaseThe Indian rupee experienced a drop following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. This move is...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Global Market: China gold reserves rise for 23rd straight month, forex reserves fallChina’s central bank raised its gold holdings for the 23rd consecutive month in September, underscoring its efforts to diversify reserves a...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routesThe ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict are reshaping energy supply chain strategies. TotalEnergies and BP are actively seeking alte...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Actor Gary Sinise in 2009 met a Iraq war veteran who lost both arms and legs in a bomb blast. That meeting changed hundreds of livesBrendan Marrocco, who lost all four limbs in Iraq, has become a beacon of hope, inspiring the development of smart homes tailored for wound...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Rupee edges higher as traders await RBI policy decision on ratesThe rupee ended marginally stronger at 96.2925 against the dollar, supported by lower Brent crude prices and improved sentiment. The curren...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Global Market: OPEC+ keeps November oil output steady as Brent tops $100Seven major OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude output unchanged as the Iran conflict disrupted supplies and pushed Brent above $...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
First time in decades Iraq set to move its oil beyond the Strait of HormuzIraq's Oil Tankers Company has recently arranged for a Very Large Crude Carrier to transport oil. This shipment of 2 million barrels is sig...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemptionIranian airlines have resumed flights to Najaf, Iraq, following a US exemption allowing sanctioned carriers to operate. The agreement permi...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Let exchange rate act as shock absorber: IMF on Fed hike impact on IndiaThe International Monetary Fund has noted the potential impact of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes on global markets. This situ...
04 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
India's crude imports hit 2026 high in September as Gulf supplies surge despite Hormuz risksIndia’s crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the ...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is completeThe US military has finished withdrawing all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission. This withdrawal culminated in the hand...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Explained: How the US controls Iraq's oil revenuesUS troops are set to leave their last bases in Iraq, but Washington will retain significant economic leverage through Iraq’s oil revenues, ...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic StateUS forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq after 23 years of military presence. This departure is seen as a victory for Iran and its al...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
US Forces leave Iraq after two decades of warUS forces are set to withdraw from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, which is viewed positively by Iran. This military departure signi...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
Why is Marine Corps combat pay doubling to $450? The 23-year freeze is finally ending—here’s who qualifiesMarine Corps hostile fire pay increase: For the first time in 23 years, the U.S. military is adjusting how it compensates Marines for facin...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
India's Russian crude imports fall to five-month low as refiners diversify suppliesIndia's crude oil landscape shifted in September as imports from Russia plummeted to their lowest since April, prompting refiners to seek a...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST