Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demandIndia's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summe...
29 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with USIran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With pe...
27 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Private banks favoured over PSUs as macro headwinds cloud near-term outlook: Digant HariaMarket expert Digant Haria notes strong corporate earnings but rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Private sector banks appear better positio...
25 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
13 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money eraElevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hike...
01 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
India’s heat wave creates new inflation risks after oil surgeIndia faces inflation risks from severe heat waves and predicted below-normal monsoon rains, exacerbating existing economic pressures from ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Ajit Doval visits UAE to discuss energy security, regional stabilityNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval recently visited the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss energy security and regional stability. These vis...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
'Do you hire Indians?' Iran Embassy’s cute reply wins hearts, netizens 'genuinely in love'The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai has captured attention online with a friendly social media exchange. A user inquired about job oppo...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
How did Iran detect an ‘invisible’ F-35? Viral video points to a passive tracking systemF35 hit over Iran: viral animated clip suggests Iran may have detected an F-35 stealth fighter using passive infrared sensors, tracking hea...
22 Mar, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Iran's capital, surrounding province will shut for day due to heat waveTehran grapples with intense heat. Government orders closure of offices, banks, and businesses in Tehran province on Wednesday. This is to ...
21 Jul, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
'Extremely dangerous' heat wave in US to send temperatures up to triple digit, 15 million people under warningsThe United States is expected to experience a 'significant and extremely dangerous" heatwave in the coming days. The National Weather Servi...
20 Jun, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
Heat wave forces Iran to shutter government offices and banks, electricity consumption soarsIran is facing a severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius in Tehran. Authorities have taken measures to protec...
27 Jul, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
At least 19 hajj pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia: Jordan, Iran officialsAt least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat. The Jordanian foreign ...
16 Jun, 2024, 08.19 PM IST
Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'01 Aug, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
Iran will impose 6-day 'general lockdown' over coronavirusThe lockdown includes all bazaars, markets and public offices, as well as movie theaters, gyms and restaurants in all Iranian cities.
14 Aug, 2021, 06.07 PM IST