New UK parking rules kick in today — drivers risk £100 fines if they don’t follow themMotorists across the UK face stricter traffic rules, with increased fines for speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt breaches, and lower drin...
18 Aug, 2025, 09.39 PM IST
Tariff shock manageable for Indian markets, but rupee weakness a concern: Adrian MowatAdrian Mowat suggests Indian markets can quickly absorb a 25% tariff impact, though it might weaken the rupee and limit the RBI's flexibili...
31 Jul, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
US will now let undocumented immigrants 'self-deport' with just a tapThe US Customs and Border Protection has introduced a self-deportation feature in its mobile app to allow undocumented immigrants to volunt...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction ratesThe recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has sparked protests across India over persistent sexual violence despite legal r...
16 Aug, 2024, 05.15 PM IST
Take the road out of perditionA subset of road traffic accidents caused by collision, hit-and-run refers to accidents in which the perpetrator leaves the scene without i...
05 Jan, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Explainer: A look at toughest US sanctions facing RussiaTuesday's first installment of sanctions hit members of Putin's inner circle and their families and two banks that the U.S. considers espec...
23 Feb, 2022, 11.40 AM IST
A look at toughest US sanctions facing RussiaThe Biden administration says its toughest sanctions package, already worked out in consultation with European allies, would be enough to h...
23 Feb, 2022, 11.27 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug 8 in 2021Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year's games were sc...
30 Mar, 2020, 05.45 PM IST
Cracking the whip: E-comm policy to deal with online counterfeitsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to roll out a detailed plan of action for consumers and companie...
29 Jan, 2020, 06.57 AM IST
Phase one trade deal agreed: China says US to roll back tariffs in stagesChina and the US have been locked in a trade war that has threatened to roil the global economy.
13 Dec, 2019, 09.44 PM IST
US House votes to impose sanctions on Russia, Iran, & North KoreaSenate Minority Leader said the House vote on this tough sanctions bill sends a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that meddling i...
26 Jul, 2017, 08.35 AM IST
Government asks banks to share IT breach info within 2 hrsThe Modi govt's sudden push towards having a digital and a less-cash economy has resulted in a massive surge in digital payments, including...
26 Dec, 2016, 07.39 AM IST
China edges US out as biggest trader?China may have surpassed the United States to become the world’s biggest trading nation as its foreign trade crossed the $4-trillion mark i...
11 Jan, 2014, 12.10 PM IST
- European Union okays stricter deficit, debt rules
European Parliament voted to make sanctions more automatic against euro-area nations that breach deficit and debt limits.
29 Sep, 2011, 07.02 AM IST
- Choose US or Iran: Senators tell RIL
Asking RIL & other energy cos doing trade with Iran to choose either Iran or US, senators have moved a bill aimed at penalising such cos.
30 Apr, 2009, 12.08 AM IST
- Fed acting on abusive loans: Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered lawmakers fresh assurances on Thursday that regulators are taking steps to better protect wou...
19 Jul, 2007, 08.56 PM IST
- "Indian firms going global are at a higher risk of frauds"
Fraud has become increasingly important in the eyes of regulators across the world.
11 Jun, 2007, 03.28 AM IST