west asia
- Business
Rupee sinks to record closing low of 96.52 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, May 19, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign…
- India
SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time to deposit Rs 144 crore
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 19, asked SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court with its plea seeking extension of time to deposit Rs 144 crore in connection with…
- Stock Market
Stock markets slump in early trade on surging oil prices
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday, May 18, amid surging oil prices, weak global market trends after fresh escalation in tensions in West Asia. A drone…
- World
At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
United Nations: Targeting commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is “unacceptable”, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish has said. Harish’s remarks…
- Hyderabad
Prices of petrol, diesel in Hyderabad, other metro cities after hike
Hyderabad: Hyderabad and other metro cities, along with the rest of the country, saw a hike in petrol and diesel prices on Friday, May 15. It is the first rate increase in…
- News
Wholesale price inflation rises to 8.3 pc in April
New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation shot up to 8.30 per cent in April, from 3.88 per cent in March, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel, power and crude petroleum.…
- World
2026 will be ‘historic, landmark year’ for China-US relations: Xi Jinping
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, May 14, said that 2026 will be “historic, landmark year” for China-US relations as he welcomed US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of…
- News
Andhra CM Naidu echoes PM’s austerity call, to tackle war impact
Nidamarru: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, May 13, said the state government would unveil measures within two days to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on…
- India
Import duty on gold, silver raised to 15 pc
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday, May 13, hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as part of measures to curb inbound shipments of…
- India
Rising gold imports in India: An explainer
New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for austerity measures in view of the tensions in West Asia, India’s rising gold imports are drawing attention. Emphasising that the Centre is…
- Pakistan
Pakistan extends austerity measures amid US-Iran deadlock
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the countrywide austerity drive till June 13 in the wake of uncertainty caused by the US and Iran’s failure to strike a deal to…
- India
Modi asking people to save fuel, buy less gold evidence of failure: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, May 11, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks calling for measures to be taken by citizens to overcome the challenges posed by…
- India
Alcoholic beverage industry seeks price hike amid rising costs from West Asia crisis
New Delhi: Alcoholic beverage makers have sought a reasonable price hike from state governments to deal with pressures arising out of rising can and bottle costs due to supply chain disruptions triggered…
- India
PM Modi condemns attack on UAE that injured 3 Indians
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, May 5, condemned the attack on the UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and termed the targeting of civilians and…
- Business
Stock markets drop in early trade on renewed geopolitical concerns
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday, May 5, amid fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. The rupee falling to all-time low of 95.40…
