west asia
- Business
Stock markets trade lower amid volatile trends
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower after rising in early trade on Wednesday, May 27, amid volatile trends in the equity market as investors remained cautious due to geopolitical uncertainties…
- Business
Stock markets turn flat after falling in early trade
Mumbai: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading flat after falling in early trade on Tuesday, May 26, amid mixed trend in Asian equities and a rise in crude oil prices.…
- India
Parliamentary panel to discuss impact of West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel will meet on Monday, May 25, to look into the impact of the West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade and seafarer safety. The department-related Parliamentary Standing…
- India
Petrol, diesel price hiked by 87-91 paise per litre, 3rd increase in 10 days
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petrol price has been increased by 87…
- India
PM Modi returns home after 5-nation tour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, May 21, landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The…
- Business
Rupee sinks to record closing low of 96.52 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, May 19, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign…
- India
SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time to deposit Rs 144 crore
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 19, asked SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court with its plea seeking extension of time to deposit Rs 144 crore in connection with…
- Stock Market
Stock markets slump in early trade on surging oil prices
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday, May 18, amid surging oil prices, weak global market trends after fresh escalation in tensions in West Asia. A drone…
- World
At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
United Nations: Targeting commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is “unacceptable”, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish has said. Harish’s remarks…
- Hyderabad
Prices of petrol, diesel in Hyderabad, other metro cities after hike
Hyderabad: Hyderabad and other metro cities, along with the rest of the country, saw a hike in petrol and diesel prices on Friday, May 15. It is the first rate increase in…
- News
Wholesale price inflation rises to 8.3 pc in April
New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation shot up to 8.30 per cent in April, from 3.88 per cent in March, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel, power and crude petroleum.…
- World
2026 will be ‘historic, landmark year’ for China-US relations: Xi Jinping
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, May 14, said that 2026 will be “historic, landmark year” for China-US relations as he welcomed US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of…
- News
Andhra CM Naidu echoes PM’s austerity call, to tackle war impact
Nidamarru: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, May 13, said the state government would unveil measures within two days to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on…
- India
Import duty on gold, silver raised to 15 pc
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday, May 13, hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as part of measures to curb inbound shipments of…
- India
Rising gold imports in India: An explainer
New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for austerity measures in view of the tensions in West Asia, India’s rising gold imports are drawing attention. Emphasising that the Centre is…
