inflation

Islamabad, April 4 – A sharp increase in fuel prices by the Pakistani government has triggered strong reactions from opposition parties and civil society groups, with calls for mass protests and demands for the removal of the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according...

New Delhi, April 3 Bitcoin and Ether trimmed recent losses and stabilized this week as improving sentiment surrounding a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict boosted risk appetite, although trading remained subdued.Bitcoin remained within a narrow range of USD 66,000-USD 67,000 with...

Patna, April 3 – Amid rising global tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, concerns over fuel supply and inflation have intensified political reactions in Patna, where the Congress party staged a protest over the alleged LPG crisis.A large number of party workers, including...

Mumbai, April 3 If crude oil prices remain above USD 100 per barrel, headline inflation is likely to exceed 6 per cent, the upper limit of the RBI's tolerance band, and trigger interest rate hikes, a foreign brokerage has said.Economists at HSBC said that consumer price inflation (CPI) will...

April 03, New Delhi – The increase in oil prices is having a significant impact on global financial markets, with crude oil futures rising by over 60 percent since the start of the Iran war.At the same time, stock markets around the world have declined. In the United States, the S&P 500 has...

Islamabad, April 3 – Pakistan’s Human Rights Council (HRC) strongly criticised the government’s steep increase in petrol and diesel prices on Friday, warning that the move would further burden citizens already struggling with rising inflation and economic hardship.According to the rights body...

Jaipur, April 2 – The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Rajasthan, veteran Congress leader Tikaram Jully, launched a strong attack on the state government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, accusing it of failing in governance, controlling inflation, and safeguarding...

New Delhi, April 2 Silver prices plunged by Rs 14,301 to Rs 2.29 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Thursday amid renewed escalation signals from President Donald Trump regarding the Iran conflict, boosting the US dollar and putting downward pressure on precious metals.Ending a four-day...

New Delhi, April 2 Gold prices plunged by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Thursday, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that boosted the US dollar and dampened investor sentiment.Breaking a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for June...

Mumbai, April 2 Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹17,689 crore of their investments in Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, reflecting heightened risk aversion among global investors and growing concerns over...

Washington, April 2 – Global markets fell, and oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump signaled that the Iran conflict would continue for weeks, raising concerns about supply disruptions and prolonged economic fallout, according to American media reports.US stock futures declined after...

New Delhi, April 1 Factors such as regional conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz account for only a portion of the increase in fuel prices in Pakistan, according to a new report, which emphasizes that the majority reflects "structural mismanagement, delayed reforms, and...

New Delhi, April 1 Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs...

New Delhi, April 1: Pakistan’s economy faces significantly greater risks associated with the ongoing Middle East crisis, as the impact on the general public is considerably higher than on those nations that do not have to meet strict IMF conditions due to loans taken from the multilateral...

New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi Police have arrested a 61-year-old man and busted an illegal LPG refilling racket in the southwest Delhi area of Dabri, seizing 17 cylinders, officials said on Wednesday.Acting on a tip-off, a team from the crime branch conducted a raid in the Seetapuri locality on...

New Delhi, April 1 Silver prices ended a three-day winning streak and fell by Rs 1,854 to Rs 2.39 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends amid geopolitical tensions in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for...

Bengaluru, March 31 Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday attacked the Centre over rising prices, alleging that April 1 has become "a day of looting, robbery, and exploitation" under the BJP-led union government, impacting the lives and livelihoods...

Lucknow, March 31 BSP chief Mayawati said that effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribal communities, and backward classes is not possible without a "Bahujan government," while accusing the ruling governments of weakening these provisions.Addressing a meeting of party...

On March 31, the Congress launched a strong criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a new wave of price increases set to take effect on April 1.Addressing a joint press conference at the KPCC headquarters in Bengaluru, AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala...

Bengaluru, March 31 Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday attacked the Centre over rising prices, alleging that April 1 has become "a day of looting, robbery, and exploitation" under the BJP-led central government, impacting the lives and...