NEW DELHI: India’s meat exporters are facing logistics disruptions and sharply rising freight costs due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, even as demand from the region remains largely stable, industry representatives said.Secretary general of the All India Meat & Livestock Exporters Association (AIMLEA), RK Boyal, told TOI that exporters do not see any major…
US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised the US Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate his global tariffs, warning that the ruling could cost the United States trillions of dollars. He said that the verdict will benefit foreign countries and companies that have been “ripping off the United States of America” for decades.” Commenting on his…
Rahul Dravid and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) As the Indian Premier League 2026 approaches, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again grabbed attention after Sanju Samson revealed an amusing behind-the-scenes story from the teenager’s debut season with Rajasthan Royals. The moment was shared during the BCCI Naman Awards ceremony, where several Indian players gathered to…
Even before you speak, your body language is what others notice about you. Slouching, mumbling, or making yourself “small” at the conference table tells others that you’re insignificant. Instead, improve your posture: Stand tall, keep your shoulders back, and maintain steady eye contact. The Presence: Claim your space at the table. Lean in, keep your…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the upcoming financial year 2026–27. The annual pass will now cost Rs 3,075, an increase of Rs 75 from the existing price of Rs 3,000. The revised rate will come into effect from April 1.According…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…
Iran’s economic jugular: Why Kharg Island is a key target for Trump. (AP images) A small rocky island in the Persian Gulf has suddenly become central to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.Kharg Island — located just 15 nautical miles (about 24 km) off Iran’s southern coast — may be tiny in…
File Pic: Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, left, with Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo) Pakistan’s troubles deepened on Sunday after a 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh triggered fierce criticism from former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who questioned the state of the country’s cricket with a scathing remark: “If you don’t beat teams in matches, will you…
S Jaishankar (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: India hailed its direct talks with Iran as the “most effective way” to restart shipping through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, which has affected global supplies, while Tehran allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass through the route.In an interview with the Financial Times, external affairs minister S Jaishankar praised…
MUMBAI: Ahead of the onset of peak summers, a brisk business season for consumer durables companies, some AC makers are feeling the heat of the West Asia war as restricted supplies of LPG and shortage of petrochemicals are beginning to hit production, industry executives said. LPG is used in processes such as brazing of copper…