Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East crisis has other implications for the Indian economy, especially if the US-Israel-Iran war continues for a long duration leading to major supply disruptions. In recent…
A Bangladeshi man accused of running a large online child exploitation operation is set to appear in a US court after being transferred from Malaysia to Alaska, where federal prosecutors say he targeted hundreds of minors around the world.28-year-old Zobaidul Amin was brought to Alaska on Wednesday and is scheduled to make his first appearance…
The Staff Selection Commission is moving toward introducing a sliding mechanism in its recruitment allocation system. This is a policy shift aimed at addressing a recurring administrative loophole: government posts lying vacant even after final selections are declared.The reform, currently under discussion, could change how millions of aspirants competing for central government jobs are assigned…
Preity Zinta has sold an apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra for Rs 18.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The apartment was allotted to the actor in April 2025 following the redevelopment of her old residential building. Preity Zinta has sold an apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Pali…
RERA stands for the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, which was introduced in 2016, and was a landmark. It was aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. Then came “RERA 2.0”. It is not a new law but to strengthen the existing law, a series of reforms were made often referred to as…
Home pulls your attention today, like a warm lamp in the evening. The Moon connects with Venus in a comfort zone for you, and family matters feel more important than outside noise.You’ll get favour from your mother, directly or through her blessings. A call, a small advice, even a home cooked meal can lift your…
NEW DELHI: Criticising the practice of litigants, particularly government authorities, of not complying with court orders and filing appeals or review pleas when faced with contempt proceedings, the Supreme Court has said the court should deal with them harshly, otherwise public faith in the judiciary would erode.A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan…
Maharashtra continues to remain India’s largest state economy in absolute terms, but its economic growth has been the slowest among the country’s four biggest state economies over the past four years, according to official data.The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected at Rs 42,67,771 crore in 2024-25, the highest among all states, reported…
Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha recently turned heads at a Chennai wedding, arriving together in the same car. Their coordinated traditional attire and on-stage presence generated significant social media buzz. This appearance occurs amidst personal controversy surrounding Vijay, adding an intriguing layer to their reunion, which fans eagerly anticipate seeing more of. Popular South Indian actor…
Gautam Gambhir and Tendulkar family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding celebrations (Agency Image) Gautam Gambhir was spotted attending the wedding celebrations of Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai just hours before India’s crucial semifinal against England cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Indian head coach arrived at the ceremony dressed in traditional attire, drawing…
