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Jaipur, March 10 The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproar over the increase in LPG cylinder prices as opposition Congress MLAs demanded that the state government provide subsidies to consumers and subsequently walked out of the House in protest.Raising the issue during the Zero Hour...

Mumbai, March 10 An escalating conflict in West Asia could pose downside risks to India's economic growth outlook if the conflict persists, according to a report by ICRA.The rating agency said it expects India's real GDP growth to be around 7.1 per cent in FY2027, slightly lower than the 7.6...

Tezpur (Assam), March 10 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed to the tribal community of Assam to exercise their democratic rights responsibly in the upcoming assembly elections on Tuesday.Soren addressed a public rally in the Biswanath district, where the newly-formed Jai Bharat...

New Delhi, March 10 Silver prices surged by Rs 10,975 to Rs 2.79 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Tuesday, while gold rose by Rs 400, tracking strong global trends as a weak US dollar boosted demand for the safe-haven asset.Ending its three-day losing streak, the white metal soared...

New Delhi, March 10 Gold prices rose by Rs 1,853 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Tuesday, supported by a weak US dollar and improved global sentiment.According to the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery appreciated by Rs 1,853, or 1.16 per cent, to...

Washington, March 10 – US lawmakers are sharply divided over President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran, with senior Republicans defending the move as necessary for national security while Democrats warned it was an unauthorized war that could drive up economic...

Washington, March 10 – US President Donald Trump used a closed-door address to House Republicans in Florida to blend wartime rhetoric with election-year politics, praising US military action against Iran and urging lawmakers to support what he called the “Save America Act”.Speaking at the...

New Delhi, March 9 India could face an additional foreign currency outflow of USD 7-8 billion per month due to the surge in international energy prices, following the conflict in West Asia, raising concerns over inflation and the current account deficit, analysts said.While crude oil prices...

New Delhi, March 9 Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now, despite international crude oil rates exceeding $100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country.As the conflict...

New Delhi, March 9 Silver prices declined by Rs 3,400 to Rs 2.68 lakh per kilogram, and gold traded almost flat at Rs 1,64,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as a firm US dollar dampened the precious metals' demand amid volatile global markets.According to the All India Sarafa...

Mumbai, March 9 – The Sensex and Nifty indices plunged by nearly 2% on Monday, as soaring crude oil prices and weak global trends due to the worsening situation in West Asia triggered a sharp sell-off in the stock market.In addition, the continued exodus of foreign funds and the weakening of...

New Delhi, March 9 – Pakistan's ongoing conflict with Afghanistan has put at risk the next installment of IMF funding that Islamabad urgently needs, according to a media report.The IMF team is currently visiting Pakistan for its third review of the country's economy, ahead of the next tranche...

New Delhi, March 9 Fitch Ratings said on Monday that the Iran conflict could pose additional challenges for some emerging market sovereigns in areas such as energy imports, remittances, and exchange rates.On February 28, the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, who retaliated with...

New Delhi, March 8 Gold prices are expected to remain volatile next week as investors monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East and key macroeconomic data releases that could shape sentiment in the domestic market, analysts said."Attention will again be focused on developments in...

New Delhi, March 7 The Congress on Saturday attacked the government over the rise in prices of domestic LPG cylinders, asking why the people of the country were being made to bear the consequences of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy "failures".In a post on X, Congress president...

Bengaluru, March 7 – Criticizing the Centre over the increase in LPG cylinder prices, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the latest increase is deeply concerning and demanded the Centre's resignation."The latest increase in LPG cylinder prices is deeply concerning for...

Bengaluru, March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest increase in domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, alleging that the hike was a result of "flawed foreign policy decisions" by the Union government.In a...

Thane, March 7 NCP (SP) workers held a protest in Thane city, Maharashtra, on Saturday against the latest increase in the price of cooking gas, LPG, demanding its reversal.The protest was held outside the collector's office, according to Manoj Pradhan, the party's Thane district president...

London, March 7. Pakistan's growing poverty has disrupted socio-economic stability, fueling child labor and widening inequalities, while financial hardship restricts access to education, especially for women.Critics and experts argue that despite financial and developmental assistance from...

Lucknow, March 7 – Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP governments at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, alleging that rising inflation and heavy taxation are placing an increasing burden on ordinary people.Addressing a press conference...