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Indian equities began the day cautiously amid choppy international signals, with major indices hovering near the flatline early Friday. By 9:18 AM, Sensex had edged up 86 points (0.12%) to 75,490,...
In a stark reflection of global economic fragility, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced Bangladesh's growth forecast for the fiscal year ending June to just 4 percent, a sharp drop from 4.7...
Pakistan's economy is reeling from the Middle East turmoil, with fuel prices surging and prompting a harsh two-month austerity drive. According to a detailed analysis, this government measure spares...
Amid escalating global conflicts and soaring prices in India, 'Ramayan' star Sunil Lahri took to Instagram with a stirring appeal for rationality and resilience. In his Monday video, the actor...
In a strong statement issued from Mumbai, state Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal held the Modi government squarely accountable for the fuel price surge and resulting economic distress. He told...
Hitting out at the opposition, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today dismissed BJP claims that his government breached election rules by holding a cabinet meeting. He reminded the media that...
With crude oil markets rattled by Middle East conflict, Indian consumers are facing repeated fuel price hikes that opposition leaders say were timed to avoid electoral backlash. Parliamentarians from...
Lucknow: In a sharp political statement, Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar accused the Congress of turning a blind eye to Dalits, Muslims and economically weaker sections for over six...
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party parliamentarian Awdhesh Prasad has announced that the INDIA bloc will soon convene to chart a clear course against the ruling NDA. The meeting is expected to address...
Oil marketing companies adjusted retail prices upward once more on Monday, the fourth revision in less than a fortnight. Motorists now pay an extra ₹2.61 for every litre of petrol and ₹2.71 for...
Patna: RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav has slammed the Modi government for yet another round of fuel price increases, claiming that the common people will soon face crushing inflation....
Fuel price inflation has pushed Delhi-NCR’s transport workers to the brink, prompting the Chalaak Shakti Union to declare a three-day strike from 21 to 23 May. The union points out that the fare rate...
In a fresh attack on the Centre and the Yogi Adityanath government, BSP president Mayawati has highlighted the twin crises facing Uttar Pradesh residents. Violent storms have caused widespread loss...
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save national resources, Bihar ministers Kumar Shailendra and Dilip Kumar Jaiswal have voluntarily trimmed their official facilities. Shailendra now...
In a fiery rebuttal, Delhi BJP has taken Aam Aadmi Party to task for exploiting a small petrol and diesel price adjustment for cheap political gains. The party's leaders, claimed spokesperson Shankar...
In a bold frontal attack, CPI(ML) has condemned the central government's decision to raise petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, branding it as the ultimate transfer of economic mismanagement...
In a blistering critique from Noida, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the Modi government of prioritizing US dictates over Indian interests, leading to curtailed cheap Russian oil imports and a...
A Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices announced Friday has experts predicting a boom in renewable energy investments and supply chain diversification, amid soaring global crude rates....
As petrol and diesel prices climb, BJP and NDA leaders are defending the government's strategy against widespread criticism. In a global scenario marked by wars and supply disruptions, India has...
Kolkata BJP MP Rahul Sinha came out swinging in support of the Modi government's fuel pricing decisions, emphasizing that India's modest three-rupee increment pales against the dramatic surges seen...
A fresh round of fuel price hikes has ignited a nationwide debate, with petrol and diesel up Rs 3 per litre and CNG rising by Rs 2. From Delhi's bustling streets to remote pumps in Baramulla,...
In a dramatic escalation of election drama, Kolkata's strong room became the epicenter of controversy, with TMC firebrand Kunal Ghosh alleging deep-rooted bias in officialdom. 'The Election...
As the cost of living continues to rise, the latest updates on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) have become a focal point for Indian households. As of May 29, the price for a...
Panic over fuel prices has been averted after the PIB Fact Check Unit dismantled a misleading social media claim of a Rs 12.50 per litre surge in petrol and diesel rates. Issued on Wednesday, the...
In a bold response to Middle East volatility, India's government is reportedly considering a ₹5,000 crore credit guarantee scheme exclusively for domestic airlines. The proposal promises to ease...
Peshawar's commercial heart pulsed with outrage as traders launched a massive rally against the provincial government's smart lockdown. Organized under the banner of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Traders...
Bangladesh faces mounting fuel woes as price surges lead to massive queues at gas stations nationwide. The ripple effects of Iran-US tensions have hit hard, prompting hoarding amid fears of scarcity....
As flames of conflict lick across the Middle East—sparked by Iran-Israel-US hostilities—Pakistan finds itself economically besieged. Bound by pacts with Saudi Arabia, Islamabad navigates a...