In a recent update, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights starting 14 March 2026. The charges will be applicable to all new bookings made from 00:01 hours on March 14. The decision comes after the airline struggles with a surge in fuel costs…
MUMBAI: Gems and jewellery exports grew 4% year-on-year to $2,681 million (Rs 24,340 crore) in Feb, following the industry’s diversification into other markets, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Overall exports stood at $2,581 million (Rs 22,460 crore) in same month of 2025, GJEPC data showed. “Past year has been challenging for…
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd ODI: Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the ongoing contest, citing conditions and possible weather interruptions as key factors behind the decision. “We [will] bowl first. Actually, also as a pre-game thing in the team, two players were injured, Shamyl Hussain…
The Trump administration has intensified efforts to recoup about $1.6 trillion in tariff revenue lost after the Supreme Court struck down a range of the president’s import duties, with officials turning to new investigations and legal provisions to impose replacement levies, according to news agency AP report.Experts say recovering the revenue–which the White House had…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers in Indian equities in March, pulling out Rs 52,704 crore (around USD 5.73 billion) from the cash market in the first fortnight of the month. The withdrawals come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the weakening of the rupee and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude…
Inside Ex-BRS MLA Rohit Reddy’s Hyderabad farmhouse HYDERABAD: A day after former BRS MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy allegedly tested positive for drug consumption during a surprise raid at his farmhouse in Moinabad, investigators found that Putta Mahesh Kumar, the TDP MP from Eluru in Andhra Pradesh, also tested positive in the preliminary drug screening, according…
Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman (Image credit: AFP) India’s win against Steve Waugh’s Australian team at the Eden Gardens was among the first steps into Sourav Ganguly becoming one of the defining captains in Indian cricket. On the 25th anniversary of the famous win, Ganguly spoke on how the Test sparked a much-needed transformation of…
The modern social scene has undergone a seismic shift and theme parties have begun dominating the plains. It is not just an evening anymore; it is Bridgerton evening or a Swiftchella now.There is seldom a party invite that does not follow a theme. On the flip side, there are also hardly any popular themes that…
India’s exports of solar panels, electronics and garments may come under closer scrutiny after the United States launched a fresh trade investigation into the presence of forced labour in global supply chains, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said.Earlier on March 12, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the probe…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Sanju Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as effortless and well-balanced. He said their combination is like “fire and fire”, with both players taking turns to lead the attack. Samson also spoke about their natural Kerala-Punjabi bond that strengthens their understanding. He…