US oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran war rages; Donald Trump gives a ‘crude’ response: ‘very small price to pay’
Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the escalating war involving Iran disrupts energy production and shipping routes across the Middle East. US President Donald Trump called it a “very small price to pay for world peace”.“Short term oil prices, which…
Bullet Train Project: Railways unlikely to seek extra loan from JICA to meet higher cost of Bullet train project
NEW DELHI: The railways is looking at bearing the nearly Rs 90,000 crore additional (83% escalation) cost for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet train project and won’t seek further loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project cost has increased from Rs 1.1 lakh crore to Rs 1.98 lakh crore because of delays and other reasons.The…
Oil prices today: Crude falls below $100 as Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday with Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude both slipping below the $100 per barrel mark after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.In the early hours of trade, Brent crude dropped 13.6 per cent…
Centre, oil companies to split impact of higher crude
NEW DELHI: The Centre’s move to slash excise and impose windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel will leave it poorer by around Rs 1.3 lakh crore if the energy crisis due to the West Asia conflict persists for a full year.An early resolution will reduce the pressure on oil prices and consequently on govt…
Harvard FAS raises $222 million in donations in six months amid $365 million budget deficit
Harvard FAS raises $222 million amid budget deficit The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University has raised $222 million in donations during the second half of 2025, according to an internal presentation reported by The Harvard Crimson. The amount is $62 million higher than the funds collected during the same period in…
Ctet Answer Key Release Date: CTET answer key soon on ctet.nic.in, candidates raise delay concerns |
CTET February 2026 answer key likely today on CBSE website The answer key for the CTET February 2026 examination is expected to be released on March 2, 2026, though there has been no official confirmation from the CBSE so far. The provisional key is likely to be made available on the official website – ctet.nic.in…
Southern derby at Chinnaswamy: In-form RCB face out-of-sorts CSK | Cricket News
BENGALURU: The southern derby between RCB and CSK has long been one of the IPL’s marquee contests. Of the 35 meetings between the two sides, CSK have won 21 but the narrative shifted last season when RCB, en route their maiden title, completed a double over the five-time champions, a commanding 50-run win in Chennai…
Realty sector gets $1.6 bn institutional inflows in Jan-Mar; down 52% from previous quarter
Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector stood at $1.6 billion during January-March 2026, rising 26 per cent year-on-year but falling sharply 52 per cent from the previous quarter amid the Middle East conflict.Investments had totalled $1.27 billion in January-March 2025 and $3.35 billion in the October-December quarter of last year, according to Cushman &…
Bank holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list
April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…