On Sunday, Delhi reported its poorest air quality this season with an AQI of 187, indicating a movement towards unhealthy conditions NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season at 187 Sunday, slipping to the higher end of the ‘moderate’ category. However, at least 19 monitoring stations recorded a poor AQI during…
The Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the car manufacturer and its dealer to refund the ex-showroom price. (Image for representative purpose only) Buying a car is a dream, but what if you repeatedly face issues after purchase? In one such case the Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has asked the car…
Domestic airlines’ operating profit to fall 10-15% this fiscal amid higher fuel costs, airspace curbs: Crisil NEW DELHI: The government is weighing a fresh mechanism to stabilise aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices as the prolonged West Asia crisis pushes up fuel costs and puts increasing pressure on airline finances.A senior government official said the Centre…
The economy may have managed to sail through rough waters till now, but for how long without being hit? India has managed to maintain its tag of being the fastest growing major economy with its GDP growth beating estimates despite the US-Iran war posing major risks. For an economy that is dependent on the world…
Currently, banks and certain nominated agencies are required to pay 3% GST when importing precious metals. (Image for representative purpose only) Government entities such as MMTC and the State Trading Corporation of India could soon be brought within the goods and services tax (GST) framework for imports of gold and other precious metals.The proposal is…
Union Minister for [Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing the recent cabinet decisions The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a series of measures spanning support for small and medium enterprises, integrated transport planning and logistics, and a resolution marking PM Modi’s completion of 25 years of continuous public service.The…
Indian Railways is working towards finishing the long-delayed Sivok-Rangpo railway project by December 2027. (Image for representative purpose only) Sikkim is moving closer to being on the railway map and now Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to bring Sikkim’s capital Gangtok onto the railway network by prioritising a proposed 34-km rail link between Rangpo…
Cabinet may clear Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund, integrated logistics authority NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet is likely to take up two proposals linked to the government’s growth and infrastructure priorities, including the setting up of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority and the Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund announced in the Union…
Gold tried to recover on tepid US nonfarm payroll data released Friday, too, but the rally once again proved to be abortive. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be under pressure unless yields fall, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s what he has to say: Gold Performance:…
Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against US dollar Rupee remained under pressure against the US dollar on Tuesday, slipping 4 paise to 96.39 in early trade as higher crude oil prices and continued foreign investor selling weighed on the currency.The currency, however, found some support from gains in domestic equities and a softer dollar….
