Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, trading beyond the $103 per barrel mark as uncertainty over the US stance towards Iran returned to the spotlight. US The momentum came after US President Donald Trump rejected a report that Washington was prepared to ease sanctions on Tehran. Qatar, meanwhile, said it was continuing efforts to bring…
50 cities picked to set new cleanliness benchmarks under PRAGATI-50 NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday launched PRAGATI-50, an initiative to make 50 cities across 24 states and UTs completely clean, with the selected cities set to emerge as role models for the rest of the country. The list includes almost all state capitals, as well…
For bulk purchases, such off-the-record cash deals can bring prices down by as much as 6% from prevailing market rates. (Image for representative purposes) Gold prices, despite their recent correction, are still very high and the hike in gold import duties from 6% to 15% has raised the cost of jewellery further.Although prices have fallen…
Why is Russia with all its oil supply and refining infrastructure importing gasoline from India? (Image for representative purpose only) The irony in Russia’s latest oil trade is hard to miss. A country that has long been a major exporter of not just crude oil, but also refined petroleum products, is now importing gasoline from…
The father and nominee of the deceased son, approached the consumer commission after LIC refused to honour a life insurance claim. Your child takes life insurance, and after his death the insurer denies the claim on the basis that your son hid a pre-existing condition. What happens then?In one such case, the District Consumer Disputes…
Nvidia’s growth outlook remains closely tied to the global AI infrastructure boom. (Reuters) Nvidia has increased its share buyback authorisation by a record $150 billion, taking its total remaining repurchase capacity to $235 billion as the chipmaker bets on continued demand for artificial intelligence hardware amid intensifying competition.The increase surpasses Apple’s $110 billion buyback authorisation…
Gadkari described the 630-km corridor as the “lifeline” of the North East. (Image for representative purpose only) High-speed highway connectivity is in the works for the North-East connecting it to Uttar Pradesh in the future. Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that the government will soon take up construction of a…
According to the man, his wife, daughter and son were left waiting inside a car during heavy snowfall. (Image for representative purpose only) Family holidays are joyous occasions, but what if your vacation becomes an ordeal because the hotels you booked online via a travel portal turn are missing! Worst still, you are forced to…
Unless a convincing clarity emerges on the Hormuz issue, rallies could be used to sell. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are under extreme pressure and any rallies can be seen as an opportunity to sell, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s what he has to say: Gold Performance: In…
The zero-duty framework covers medicines and related products used for rare diseases. US has exempted select speciality medicines and related components from import duties for India and 19 other partner jurisdictions, offering potential relief to parts of the pharmaceutical industry.The exemption comes as Washington moves ahead with a 100% tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical products….
