India can avoid middle-income trap with huge investment in education, infra: Economist Piketty
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Indian economy can escape the 'middle-income trap' with substantial investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, French economist and inequality...
Markets climb in early trade on strong buying in IT stocks, HDFC Bank
Mumbai, Sep 15: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks and HDFC...
No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments
New Delhi, Sep 15: The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of...
Sri Lanka fuel distribution hit as private suppliers cite higher global prices
Colombo, Sep 14: Sri Lanka's fuel distributors on Monday sought urgent intervention of the government to prevent private suppliers from reducing diesel stocks, warning...
BRICS Summit: Russian President Putin proposes new insurance mechanism
New Delhi, Sep 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed a new insurance mechanism and a collaborative initiative for the grain market among...
Global South must become a ‘rule shaper’: PM Modi at BRICS summit
New Delhi, Sep 12: The Global South must become a "rule shaper" to deal with various challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday...
Banking services affected across country as unions strike work seeking 5-day week
New Delhi, Sept 11: Banking services, particularly at public sector banks, were hit across the country on Friday as employees affiliated with the United...
Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict
Mumbai, Sep 11: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday on soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West...
Chinese electric bike imports surge as Africa’s EV investments diversify
Nairobi, Sep 10: Africa's imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, an increase that highlights...
Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles, says top official
New Delhi, Sep 9: The government is working to permit ethanol blending beyond the current E20 level, enabled by flexi-fuel vehicles, Advisor to the...
Gold falls Rs 2,150 to Rs 1.58 lakh/10g; silver rises Rs 600 in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 8: Gold prices extended their losses for the second straight session, falling by Rs 2,150 to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10...
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge
New Delhi, Sept 8: India faces the prospect of a higher oil import bill and renewed inflationary pressure after international crude prices surged on...
