The Great ‘Gas-by’: 45,000-tonne LPG tanker braces for Hormuz crossing — why it matters for India
The ongoing Middle East crisis has shaken global oil and gas supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz coming under intense pressure amid tensions between Iran and the US. At a time when one of the world’s ...
Bank holidays in May 2026: On which days are banks closed? Check full state-wise list
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on ever ...
Oil prices today: Brent tops $120, hits highest level since 2022 as Trump doubles down on Hormuz blockade
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 ...
Realty sector gets $1.6 bn institutional inflows in Jan-Mar; down 52% from previous quarter
Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector stood at $1.6 billion during January-March 2026, rising 26 per cent year-on-year but falling sharply 52 per cent from the previous quarter amid ...
South Korea crosses $4 trillion market cap as Kospi storms past record 6,600
South Korea’s stock markets scaled a historic peak on Monday, as the total valuation of listed companies moved past the 6,000 trillion won ($4.1 trillion) mark for the first time during trading hours. ...
Dialling back time: Why US kids are ditching smartphones for a $100 landline
What if children picked up a ringing phone instead of a smartphone after school? This might sound strange, given the 21st centuary, the era of digital and smart devices. However, it is becoming a real ...