Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and reviewed the next steps in negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation in Yaounde, Cameroon, where both sides also exchanged views…
Amid the ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East, airlines have started resuming flight services to international destinations gradually. With appropriate permissions from authorities and mindfully created schedules, the region’s connectivity to the globe is back on track.Now, Air Arabia has announced that it will operate flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Sunday slammed the Centre’s decision to convene Parliament just days ahead of polling for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.In a social media post, Chidambaram termed the Centre’s proposal “mischievous” and alleged that it was designed to exclude MPs from the…
In many parts of India, summer temperatures regularly cross 40°C. In such conditions, a car’s air conditioner is not just a comfort feature but almost a necessity. Yet many times we notice that the car AC does not cool as effectively after a few years of use. The air from the vents may feel weak,…
Spot prices for Brent Crude cargos stood at $124.68 on Wednesday, April 8, as per data tracked by S&P Global, a sign that even as the US and Iran engage in talks for a potential end to hostilities, the supply disruptions remain a concerning factor in the energy markets. Brent’s spot price means the rate…
Global debt levels, rather than geopolitical tensions, remain the primary force shaping gold prices, according to World Gold Council’s CEO David Tait, who said recent market behaviour reinforces the metal’s long-term fundamentals. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Tait said the recent volatility in gold during the West Asia conflict should not be misread as a breakdown of…
Cricket is not just a sport, but a religion for many in India. And so, people are often curious to know more about their favourite cricketers— apart from their on-field performance. So, here we list the lesser-known wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of 2026 T20 World Cup winning cricketers. These women are often the quiet yet…
Brendan Sorsby, the 22-year-old quarterback of Texas Tech football, is set to leave the program over his gambling addiction. The program announced on Monday that Sorsby will be admitted to a facility to undergo gambling addiction treatment. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. (AP) This announcement has sparked interest in what the allegations of gambling against…
An Apple iPhone has once again claimed the global top spot, underlining its dominance even as Samsung and Xiaomi compete aggressively across price segments in the world’s largest smartphone markets.Apple’s iPhone 16 has emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone, extending its lead for a second consecutive quarter and reinforcing the company’s grip on the premium…
A proposed High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will examine balance sheet constraints faced by public sector banks and ways to better leverage their capital, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday, PTI reported.The government is expected to announce the terms of reference for the panel soon.“This committee is expected to review the…
