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Rupee hits all-time low of 92.52 against US dollar amid surge in crude oil prices

New Delhi, March 9 -- The Indian rupee opened at an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday amid a sharp surge in crude oil prices and rising demand for the greenback. The rupee opened at 92.20 ... Read More


France launches nationwide petrol station inspections as fuel prices jump

France, March 9 -- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Sunday that the government would conduct "an exceptional plan of 500 inspections" at petrol stations across the country between ... Read More


PM Modi pushes for care economy, focuses on employment opportunities in the health sector

New Delhi, March 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pushed for 'care economy', noting the increasing number of senior citizens in the country that requires the service of caregivers. Address... Read More


Where is our Alan Greenspan?

Dhaka, March 9 -- The current government appointed a new governor at Bangladesh Bank, 'force-releasing' the previous one. The move has faced sharp criticism. In this context let's try to understand wh... Read More


Amid US-Iran conflict, EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions

India, March 9 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliamen... Read More


Govt Sets Up 17-Member Panel To Prepare SEZ 2.0 Reform Roadmap

New Delhi, March 9 -- The government has constituted a 17-member committee to recommend comprehensive reforms for Indias special economic zones (SEZ) policy and help formulate a SEZ 2.0 framework, an ... Read More


Centre Plans Coconut Sector Boost To Enhance Farmer Incomes: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chennai, March 9 -- Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a post-Budget consultation with coconut growers, scientists and sector stakeholders in Chenn... Read More


INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions

Mumbai, March 9 -- The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sha... Read More


Gold loans: Turning the rainy-day asset into a liquidity tool

New Delhi, March 9 -- Gold, an asset traditionally saved for a rainy day in most Indian households, remains largely untouched. However, as gold prices soar, a shift is emerging in the gold loan space.... Read More


AISF opposes state's EduCity plan

India, March 9 -- The All India Students' Federation (AISF) has opposed the Maharashtra government's proposed EduCity project announced in the 2026 state budget, alleging that the initiative could acc... Read More