The upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar has received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), clearing a key regulatory hurdle and bringing the project closer to the start of flight operations.The development was confirmed by Rakesh Kumar Singh, chief executive officer of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and the Yamuna…
Global oil prices surged on Friday as the conflict in West Asia intensified, pushing benchmark crude above the $90 mark amid fears of further supply disruptions.The Brent North Sea crude, the international oil benchmark, rose more than 5% to $90.25 per barrel, its highest level since April 2024, AFP reported.The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February, marking a sharp reversal from the previous month and raising fresh concerns about the strength of the labour market.Data released by the US Labor Department on Friday showed the world’s largest economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, compared with job growth of 126,000 in January, reported AFP.The…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government will deploy all available policy tools and support mechanisms to help Indian exporters cope with disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IIFT vice chancellors’ conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said an inter-ministerial group has…
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has cautioned Europe against returning to Russian gas supplies, warning that doing so would be both economically and politically misguided despite the current turmoil in global energy markets, according to a Reuters report.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing Middle East crisis has prompted fresh debate…
The Australian government sharply increased the application fee for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) from March 1, effective immediately. The non-refundable fee has risen to AU$4,600 (US$3,000), up from AU$2,300, marking more than a doubling over three years. The visa allows eligible foreign graduates to work in Australia from 18 months to three years…
Rupee strengthened 2 paise to 91.62 against the US dollar on Friday after the United States announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. This move comes amid the ongoing war in West Asia and aims to ease pressure on global energy supplies.“This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt…
The government has also directed producers to supply LPG, propane and butane to state-run refiners. (AI image) Middle East crisis impact: The government has activated emergency provisions to ensure there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in wake of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has hit India’s imports of the energy source. India,…
Air travel across the Middle East and the Gulf region has been severely disrupted as airlines cancel thousands of flights amid the escalating West Asia conflict.The crisis has forced carriers worldwide to suspend routes, reroute aircraft and revise schedules, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Middle East crisis Hits Aviation: 1,500 Flights Scrapped As Air India…
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not worried about rising gasoline prices linked to the widening conflict with Iran, adding that the military campaign was a bigger priority.“I don’t have any concern about it,” Trump told Reuters in an interview when asked about higher prices at the pump. “They’ll drop very rapidly when…
