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Crude Oil Prices Surge Over 7% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Escalate Tensions in West Asia

New Delhi: Global crude oil prices jumped more than 7% on Monday following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, as escalating conflict in West Asia raised concerns over supply disruptions and fuelled volatility in energy markets worldwide. Brent crude futures prices surged to $82.37, the highest since January 2025. Brent crude oil price rallied

Indian Economy Projected to Grow 7.6% in FY 2025–26, Signals Strong Expansion

New Delhi: India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.6% in FY 2025–26, reflecting robust and sustained economic expansion. According to an official statement, key sectors are expected to drive growth, underlining the country’s resilient economic outlook. This robust performance reinforces India’s growth momentum and strengthens its trajectory towards achieving the vision of ‘Viksit

Home-Cooked Food: Veg Thali Cost Falls 1% in January; Non-Veg Thali Price Drops 7%

New Delhi: The cost of preparing a home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali declined in January compared with a year ago, helped by lower prices of key vegetables and pulses, a report said on Tuesday. A report by Crisil Intelligence said the cost of a vegetarian thali fell 1 per cent year-on-year in January, while that

Gold and Silver Prices Slide Amid Strong Dollar and Investor Profit Booking

Mumbai: Gold and silver prices fell sharply this week as a stronger US dollar and aggressive profit booking by investors followed an unprecedented rally in precious metals, signalling a temporary cooling in the bullion market. MCX gold February futures dipped 9 per cent, while MCX silver March futures slid down 25 per cent on Friday.

US Government Faces Partial Shutdown After Congress Misses 2026 Budget Deadline

Washington: The United States entered a partial government shutdown on Saturday as Congress failed to approve the 2026 federal budget before the midnight deadline, causing a temporary lapse in federal funding and impacting select government operations. Lawmakers indicated that the disruption could be short-lived, with the House expected to approve a Senate-backed funding package early

Rupee’s Weakness in Line With Other Emerging Currencies: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said the Indian rupee’s recent weakness against the US dollar is consistent with trends seen in other emerging market currencies facing similar geopolitical risks. Responding to an IANS question in the national capital, Nageswaran said that as the fundamentals continue to display strength and solidity, investors will

Economic Survey 2025-26 Pegs India’s Potential Growth at 7% on Reform, Investment Push

New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Friday, has raised India’s potential growth rate to 7 per cent from 6.5 per cent three years ago, citing sustained domestic reforms and strong public investment despite global economic headwinds. “The expansion of infrastructure — illustrated by the doubling of the airport network over the

Government to Present Economic Survey 2026 Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: The government will table the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. The survey will provide insights into India’s economic performance amid global uncertainties. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey at around 12 noon. All eyes will be on

Trump Slams European Allies, NATO Over ‘Unfair’ Reliance on US Amid Ukraine War

Davos/Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticised America’s traditional allies, European leaders, and NATO member countries, accusing them of disproportionately relying on US military power and financial support while failing to adequately shoulder their own defence responsibilities, even as Washington bears much of the burden of the Ukraine war. “The United States is treated

World Leaders Gather in Davos for WEF Meet, Call for Bold Collective Action on Global Challenges

New Delhi: Leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia have convened in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF), aiming to hold forward-looking discussions on key global issues and priorities, with the WEF stressing the need for bold collective action. According to the Forum, the event from January 19-23 will be structured around five

Economy

Crude Oil Prices Surge Over 7% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Escalate Tensions in West Asia

Indian Economy Projected to Grow 7.6% in FY 2025–26, Signals Strong Expansion

Home-Cooked Food: Veg Thali Cost Falls 1% in January; Non-Veg Thali Price Drops 7%

Gold and Silver Prices Slide Amid Strong Dollar and Investor Profit Booking

US Government Faces Partial Shutdown After Congress Misses 2026 Budget Deadline

Rupee’s Weakness in Line With Other Emerging Currencies: CEA Nageswaran

Economic Survey 2025-26 Pegs India’s Potential Growth at 7% on Reform, Investment Push

Government to Present Economic Survey 2026 Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27

Trump Slams European Allies, NATO Over ‘Unfair’ Reliance on US Amid Ukraine War

World Leaders Gather in Davos for WEF Meet, Call for Bold Collective Action on Global Challenges

Special News

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Targeted Killings Shake Pakistan’s ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba as Senior LeT Commander Shot Dead

Emotional Father Recalls ‘Struggle for Food’ After C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Ajit Doval Says ‘Nation Is One Ship, We Sail or Sink Together’ During Meeting with Muslim Community Leaders

Former US NSA Calls US-India Ties “Rocky” but Says Partnership Remains Crucial Amid China Challenge

Pahalgam Terror Attack Anniversary: Analyst Calls for Deep Probe Into Networks, Strategy and India’s Response

Pahalgam Attack: Victim’s Wife Pragati Jagdale Shares Grief, Vows to Serve Nation and Faith

RSS Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’; Dattatreya Hosabale Calls for Governance Reforms

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