American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019
The US flag was raised Saturday over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since former President Nicolas Maduro was captured by American troops in January. The reopening of the American embassy comes after several statements from US President […]
Govt prohibits PNG users to hold LPG cylinders amid supply shortage
India is facing tightening of LPG supplies as nearly 90 per cent of the country’s LPG imports originate from the West Asia
Madurai Airport’s international status to boost region’s economy: Naidu
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said that the declaration of the Madurai Airport as Madurai International Airport will transform the region into a major economic hub driven by more trade and tourism. It would also further boost the air traffic in Madurai, he observed. “Today, with the blessings of Meenakshi […]
BAMUL chief slams Flipkart over Re 1 milk sale, flags impact on farmers
Bangalore Milk Union Ltd president D K Suresh on Saturday claimed that e-commerce giant Flipkart is selling milk for Re 1 through “investor-funded discount campaigns”, accusing it of undermining the dignity of farmers and the cooperative movement built over decades. He has lodged a complaint against Flipkart before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and […]
India well placed to handle fuel supply risks amid West Asia crisis: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India is well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil and fuel, as the West Asia crisis disrupts gas shipments and shipping routes, and highlighted that the government has ramped up kerosene production to provide an alternate option for the common man. Speaking at the CNBC-TV India […]
Datanomics: The age divide in politics as Nepal readies youngest PM
Balendra Shah’s rise at 35 highlights a growing generational shift in politics even as South Asia and India remain dominated by older leaders
West Asia conflict: Airlines flag rising refinery margins behind ATF spike
Airlines say jet fuel prices have surged far more than crude oil since the West Asia conflict, blaming soaring refinery margins and the Mopag-linked pricing system for rising fares
Centre drafting insurance scheme for gig workers with life, accident cover
The labour ministry is drafting a social security scheme offering insurance and possible pension cover for gig workers under the Code on Social Security
When bots buy and humans consume: The future of brands in an AI age
In the age of AI decision-makers, brands that will thrive are those that double down on the one thing machines cannot manufacture – meaning
3 million homes solarised, 70 million to go: SolarSquare CEO Shreya Mishra
2 years after the launch of PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar adoption has accelerated but remains far short of the 10-million-home target