NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-ruled central government over falling rupee and called it “clear signs” that inflation was inevitable. He criticised the Centre’s “empty rhetoric” as the country faces economic restrain due to LPG shortage amid West Asia crisis. He claimed that petrol, diesel, and LPG prices…
India’s external accounts have deteriorated modestly, though less than expected. Data released by the RBI showed that the current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of GDP, in Dec quarter of FY26 from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) a year earlier.The slippage was driven largely by merchandise trade, as exports to the…
It was not only engineers and designers who shaped America’s muscle car era. Marketing departments played their part, attaching bold, theatrical names to already dramatic machines. In the 1960s and early 1970s, performance cars were given titles that suggested speed, danger and defiance. Some were subtle. Most were not. Together, they defined an era when…
A visual representation of a subdued US labour market, showing office workers at desks while job seekers queue or browse job listings, symbolising the growing caution among employees and rising competition for limited job openings as hiring slows across industries. The American labour market, once fuelled by bold career moves and aggressive hiring, is beginning…
Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the second-most-expensive franchise when the BCCI sold the original eight teams in the IPL. Vijay Mallya bought the Bengaluru franchise for $111.6 million (Rs 446.40 crore; $1 = Rs 40 then) in 2008, just behind the $111.90 million that Reliance Industries paid…
Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover has bought a new MG M9 luxury MPV. Grover’s latest vehicle marks a shift from performance-focused cars to one centred on comfort and interior space. The MG M9 is positioned as a premium MPV designed for buyers prioritising space, features and outright comfort. The MG M9 electric MPV has found buyers among…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday as renewed geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a record-low rupee weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 251.61 points, or 0.33 per cent, to close at 77,017.79. During the day, it dropped as much as…
It was a treat for fans when Rahul Khanna gave fans a glimpse into the past by sharing a rare childhood picture with his brother Akshaye Khanna on his birthday. The black-and-white photograph, filled with innocence and bright smiles, instantly struck a chord, offering a nostalgic peek into their early years long before fame entered…
Russia on Tuesday indicated that it is ready to support India with energy supplies in case of any disruption arising from the ongoing crisis Middle East, amid increasing global concerns around impact of Gulf tensions on energy supplies and prices. Reuters citing sources said, “Russia is ready to help India with energy supplies in case…
Missile Attack on Qatar Gas Facility Sparks Fears of Global Energy Crisis Amid Iran vs US-Israel War A missile attack on one of Qatar’s most critical gas facilities, the Ras Laffan complex, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and global energy markets, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. The…
