“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,769, up by 40 points. Global equities traded mixed after a muted session on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious amid concerns over elevated bond yields, inflation outlook, and uncertainty surrounding the pace of global economic recovery. Market…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, accusing the Centre of striking a “deal for Adani’s release.”Continuing his sharp attack on the PM Modi-led Centre, Rahul posted on X: “Compromised PM negotiated not a trade deal, but a…
NEW DELHI: After petrol and diesel prices were hiked, state-owned oil companies on Friday increased CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg, amid rising global energy crisis linked to the West Asia conflict.In Delhi, the price of CNG has been raised from Rs 77.09 per kg to Rs 79.09 per kg. The move comes a…
**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks during the Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence dialogue, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_14_2026_000556B) Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, who is slated to retire this month, credited India’s dominance in the escalation matrix during Operation Sindoor to integrated systems…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Nearly two years after stepping away from T20Is and a year after bidding farewell to Tests, Virat Kohli continues to show that the competitive spirit burns undiminished.After consecutive ducks had briefly raised questions, he responded on Wednesday night in the only way he knows — with a statement innings. And…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for the UAE as part of his five-nation tour from May 15 to May 20. After the UAE, the Prime Minister will also visit the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.The visit is expected to reinforce India’s growing engagement with Europe and the Gulf region amid evolving geopolitical and…
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Friday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government after Centre raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across the country amid rising global energy crisis.Sharing a post on X, Congress took a swipe at PM Modi, stating, “‘Inflation Man’ Modi has once again lashed…
India, the world’s second-largest consumer of gold after China, largely imports the precious metal to meet demand from the jewellery sector. These purchases result in a significant outflow of foreign exchange. Under the duty revisions announced on Wednesday, the government doubled the basic customs duty on gold to 10%, while the agriculture infrastructure and development…
Move over movie-inspired fashion trends, because Vijay has now seemingly turned Chief Minister dressing into Tamil Nadu’s newest style obsession.The actor-turned-politician, who recently stepped into office as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, is not just making headlines for politics anymore. His sharply tailored black blazer, crisp white shirt, and clean formal look are suddenly everywhere online…
NEW DELHI:India’s automobile industry began FY27 with strong growth across segments, led by rising demand for SUVs and two-wheelers, even as concerns persist over higher commodity prices linked to tensions in West Asia.Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 26% year-on-year to nearly 4.4 lakh units in April, according to data released by the Society of Indian…