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IMF raises concerns over fuel subsidies ahead of Sri Lanka programme review

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Sri Lanka's combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility are expected to be presented to its Executiv... Read More


G.A Mir calls for comprehensive policy to combat substance abuse in J&K, flags alcohol menace

Srinagar, May 15 -- Expressing serious concern over the growing substance abuse in Jammu & Kashmir, senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday called for a comprehensive public policy to safegu... Read More


Padma Jaiswal says not aware of Centre Suspension Order Report

India, May 15 -- Senior IAS oficer Padma Jaiswal has said she is not aware of any dismissal or suspension order reportedly issued against her by the Centre, amid media reports of rare disciplinary act... Read More


Rupee Falls Past 96 Against Dollar To Hit Record Low

India, May 15 -- The Indian rupee slipped past the 96-per-dollar mark on Friday to hit a fresh record low against the US dollar amid mounting global economic pressures. The local currency was trading... Read More


Gautam Adani nears US Probe closure after SEC Settlement

India, May 15 -- Gautam Adani is nearing resolution of multiple legal investigations in the United States after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled its civil case linked to disclos... Read More


Income Tax Dept Releases ITR 1 and ITR 4 Utilities for AY 2026 27

India, May 15 -- The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Financial Year 2025-26 and Assessment Year 2026-27, allowing eligible taxpayers to begin filin... Read More


Rupee settles at record low of 95.73 against US dollar

India, May 15 -- The rupee weakened further and fell to a record low of 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a strong dollar and worries over inflation amid elevated energy pric... Read More


Sugar stocks slump up to 7% after Govt bans exports till September 30

India, May 15 -- Shares of sugar companies plunged up to 7 per cent on Thursday after the government banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect to boost domestic avai... Read More


World shares mostly gain as investors watch Trump-Xi summit

India, May 15 -- World shares were mostly higher on Thursday after Wall Street set more records, as investors closely monitored takeaways from US President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi... Read More


Environmental and economic damages due to Iran war

India, May 15 -- The US-Israel-Iran conflict has evolved into a major geopolitical and economic crisis, disrupting global energy supplies, raising fears of nuclear escalation and causing severe enviro... Read More