If a weaker monsoon impacts the output of crops, then higher food prices will feed quickly into inflation, a risk that is too real to be ignored. (AI image) India, backed by its strong domestic growth story, is the world’s fastest growing major economy. Which is not to say it is without its vulnerabilities. The…
New Delhi: More than 40 lakh households now benefit from rooftop solar systems under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, contributing to the nation’s clean energy transition, against a target of having one crore homes covered by March next year.Launched in Feb 2024, the scheme aims to bring rooftop solar to one crore Indian homes by March…
The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative…
Global oil prices surged past $120 on Thursday, briefly touching $122, the highest level since 2022 as fears of prolonged supply disruptions intensified amid a deadlock in talks to end the US conflict with Iran.Brent crude for June delivery rose around 1.9% to near $120 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged up…
Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile this week as investors closely track geopolitical developments surrounding the ongoing US-Iran tensions, movement in crude oil prices, foreign investor activity and key inflation data, according to market analysts.Analysts quoted by news agency PTI said the conflict in the Middle East and fluctuations in Brent crude prices…
Does Aluminium Foil On Door Handle Prevent Theft: घर की सुरक्षा के लिए लोग आमतौर पर महंगे कैमरे, अलार्म सिस्टम या स्मार्ट डिवाइस लगाने के बारे में सोचते हैं, लेकिन हाल के दिनों में एक दिलचस्प और सस्ता तरीका भी चर्चा में है, वह है दरवाजे के हैंडल पर एल्युमिनियम फॉयल लपेटना. चलिए आपको बताते…
Gold and silver prices are likely to remain range-bound next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, key global macroeconomic data and domestic political cues, analysts said, PTI reported.Market participants will watch PMI readings from major economies early in the week, followed by US labour market indicators and non-farm payroll data later in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is headed for a rare Rajya Sabha face-off between two independent candidates — BJP-backed former Union minister Dilip Ray and the BJD-Congress-CPI(M) common nominee, urologist Datteswar Hota — as nominations closed on Thursday for 37 seats nationwide, including four from the state.For the remaining three seats, BJP state chief Manmohan Samal, outgoing BJP…
India’s export diversification strategy gained momentum in FY26, with ships, boats, telecom instruments, pulses, marine products, graphite and explosives emerging as key growth drivers as exporters entered new markets and added fresh product-country combinations, according to an ET report.According to an analysis by the commerce department, India expanded its export footprint through 1,821 new principal…
This week asks you to roll up your sleeves, Sagittarius. The first half feels like climbing a steady slope, not impossible, just demanding. Mars pushes you to prove yourself, and you’ll notice you cannot get away with half effort. If you have been delaying a task, the week will not let you. The good part…
