RIL, which has been the largest importer of Russian oil by volume in this year, has bought millions of barrels of crude from the US and Middle East . (AI image) In what is being seen as a direct impact of Donald Trump’s sanctions on two major Russian oil firms, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)…
NEW DELHI: The protection enjoyed by a woman under Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is not available in proceedings related to Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema), which is governed by civil law, Delhi high court has ruled.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed a writ petition filed by a 53-year-old Canadian citizen challenging ED summons issued under…
European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), saying the platform’s practices could expose users to scams, manipulation and opaque advertising, according to an ET report.The European Commission announced the penalty after completing an investigation it launched two…
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in action at the Japan Open and China Open respectively (Images via Getty Images) World number one Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Japan Open on Thursday but was left concerned after twisting his ankle during a 6-4, 6-2 win over Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.The US Open champion…
KUALA LUMPUR/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Saturday chose an Indian community event in Kuala Lumpur to shower praise on Tamil culture and highlight the presence of several Tamilians in key positions in India. The focus on Tamilians was, though, very much in order as they make up an overwhelming majority of people of Indian…
SRINAGAR: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, the senior-most judge of the high court of J&K and Ladakh, presided over a division bench’s proceedings from the remote and picturesque Gurez Valley near the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday, a historic first in the judicial history of J&K, according to the HC.“Justice Sanjeev Kumar…
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 2 surprised everyone with the India–US trade deal, announcing a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods entering the American market from 50% to 18%, lower than those faced by most Asian neighbours.Trump also confirmed that the punitive 25% duty imposed on India for buying…
Gold prices edged lower in the domestic market on Friday, with profit-taking setting in after bullion retreated from record levels in overseas trade amid a firmer US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract fell Rs 520, or 0.36 per cent, to Rs 1,42,601 per 10 grams, with volumes…
As the Middle East crisis escalates, concerns have grown over a possible rise in petrol and diesel prices. However, despite a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, fuel rates in major Indian cities have remained unchanged. Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as retail petrol and diesel prices in the country are not…
India is experiencing a rare economic phase with near-zero inflation and robust growth exceeding 8%. While this ‘Goldilocks’ moment benefits borrowers and large corporations, farmers face significant losses due to falling food prices. Savers might see reduced returns as interest rates decline, highlighting a complex economic landscape where benefits are unevenly distributed. India is in…
