NEW DELHI: (Mar 3) Fitch Group company BMI on Tuesday said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could discourage investment in India, and offset the positive effects of trade deals with the EU and US on GDP. Despite the favourable readings of policy uncertainty so far in 2026, BMI kept the FY2026/27 growth… Continue reading Ongoing Middle East conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMI
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The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever
MELBOURNE: (Mar 3) As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders are factoring in the possibility the Strait of Hormuz might close. Roughly 20% of the world’s traded oil passes through this narrow waterway between Iran… Continue reading The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever
PM Modi’s YouTube channel crosses 30 million subscribers
NEW DELHI: (Mar 3) Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel has crossed the milestone of 30 million subscribers, further cementing his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform. The second-highest, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has a subscriber base that is only about one-fourth of Modi’s. The prime minister has more than seven times the… Continue reading PM Modi’s YouTube channel crosses 30 million subscribers
PM Modi speaks to Saudi crown prince, kings of Bahrain and Jordan on West Asia situation
NEW DELHI: (Mar 2) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that India stands in solidarity with their people in this difficult hour. The prime… Continue reading PM Modi speaks to Saudi crown prince, kings of Bahrain and Jordan on West Asia situation
Iran conflict: Ready to evacuate citizens stuck in Gulf, says Centre; IndiGo to operate 10 flights from Jeddah on Tuesday
NEW DELHI: (Mar 2) Amid escalating West Asia tensions, the Centre on Monday said it is in touch with Indian missions in the Gulf region to ensure safe return of stranded Indian nationals as state governments across the country stepped up efforts to assist such residents. Asserting that it was closely monitoring the evolving airspace… Continue reading Iran conflict: Ready to evacuate citizens stuck in Gulf, says Centre; IndiGo to operate 10 flights from Jeddah on Tuesday
US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday: State Department
Washington DC [US], March 2 : Both chambers of the United States Congress will be briefed on the ongoing conflict involving Iran on March 3, the US Department of State has said. According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson, the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Secretary of War… Continue reading US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday: State Department
India emerges as default growth alternative for European SMEs amid US trade reset: Experts
New Delhi, [India] March 2 : A reset in transatlantic trade ties is reshaping global business calculations, and India may be the biggest beneficiary, particularly in the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment. The political trade understanding between the United States and the European Union, commonly referred to as the Turnberry framework, is steadily creating… Continue reading India emerges as default growth alternative for European SMEs amid US trade reset: Experts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
New Delhi [India], March 2 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart Mark J Carney here in the national capital. The leaders met at the Hyderabad House and are set to shortly hold delegation-level talks. Earlier on Monday, EAM S Jaishankar called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of… Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself: Samson on dealing with lows
KOLKATA: (Mar 2) India opener Sanju Samson shut down his phone and social media accounts to ensure that he did not lose self-belief during a lean patch that ended with a match-winning knock in the do-or-die T20 World Cup game against the West Indies here. Samson smashed a 50-ball 97, dotted with 12 fours and… Continue reading Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself: Samson on dealing with lows
Karan Aujla performs in Delhi, over 75,000 fans gather at venue
NEW DELHI: (Mar 1) Over 75,000 fans gathered at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to catch a glimpse of Punjabi star Karan Aujla, turning it into India’s second-highest-attended single-day concert after Coldplay. Aujla, known for delivering hit tracks such as “Tauba Tauba”, “Chitta Kurta” and “Softly”, among others, performed in Delhi on Saturday. The performance was a… Continue reading Karan Aujla performs in Delhi, over 75,000 fans gather at venue