December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years
SYDNEY, Australia - The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered official interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10 percent on Tuesday, the...
Igloo recalls over a million coolers over handle defects
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Igloo is recalling over a million of its rolling coolers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada after reports...
Nissan faces significant loss after scrapping Honda integration
TOKYO, Japan: Nissan is bracing for a steep financial loss as it scraps plans for a business integration with Honda, the company announced...
Argentinas Milei gives Musk chainsaw for bureaucracy
The power tool popularized by the South American nations leader has become a symbol of his push to slash public spending Argentine...
Finance Minister Sitharaman dedicates BLW-made electric locomotive to nation
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday flagged off and...
US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, with Bessent...
No power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh for 2025-26: APERC
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has announced that...
Adani Electricity Mumbai recognised as No 1 utility company by Ministry of Power
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (Adani Electricity) has been recognized as India's...
India faces economic risks in 2025 report
Moodys has downgraded the South Asian nations GDP growth projection to 6.4%, calling for fiscal policy reforms India's economic growth...
TRAI has given major relief to DTH service providers; allowed sharing of telecom infrastructure
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given big relief to direct-to-home (DTH)...
Amid record gold prices, people selling old gold jewellery and booking profits: WGC
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Retail buyers in India are opting to exchange old gold jewellery for new, rather than making...
Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Allowing a complaint against an insurance company, the District Consumer Redressal Commission...
Indian banks to face margin squeeze as RBI may go for more rate cuts
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian banks are facing renewed pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs) as interest rates...
Trumps 25% tariffs to hit Indian drug makers media
The US president has proposed new duties on pharmaceutical imports A proposed 25% tariff hike on pharmaceuticals imported into the...
Stocks remain under pressure over tariff uncertainties; Sensex down 203 points
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): Domestic stock markets, on Thursday, ended marginally lower on third consecutive trading...
Abu Dhabi Investment Office accelerates expansion of Fosun International in Middle East
SHANGHAI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic partnership with Fosun International...
Prime Minister Internship Scheme to offer over 1 lakh internship opportunities, applications for round 2 opens
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister Internship Scheme(PMIS) is once again open for applications with the launch...
EU approves $960 million in German aid for Infineon chips plant
BRUSSELS — The European Commission said Thursday it had approved 920 million-euro of German state aid, or $960 million, to Infineon...
CNG vehicle sales to hit 1.1 million in FY25 amid rising adoption and infrastructure expansion: Crisil Report
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The domestic sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India are expected to reach 1.1...
How Norway Fed Russia's War Machine Despite EU Sanctions
The Kremlin's war on Ukraine has dented the vehicle stocks of the Russian military, which has increasingly relied on civilian trucks...
An Exclusive Evening with Gauri Khan Celebrating American Pecans at Gauri Khan Designs
HT Syndication Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: The rich, buttery indulgence of American Pecans took center stage at an...
TCS Partners with Salesforce to drive data-driven insights for manufacturers and chip makers
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The information technology giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with...
Bulgarians Protest High Food Prices with New Boycott
A new boycott of retail chains is taking place in Bulgaria today, coinciding with similar mass protests planned in Croatia and Greece...
Despite growth in economic activities Fed minutes signals rate cut on hold
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) remains focused on its dual mandate of maximum employment...
Telangana: Police conducts raid on Beauty Salon and Spa in Kondapur, 4 arrested
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 20 (ANI): In a crackdown on human trafficking, the Telangana Police, along with the Anti-Human...
Around 4000 Indian companies report strong EBITDA growth in Q3FY25: SBI Report
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Indian companies showed a strong recovery in the October-December quarter (Q3FY25) after two...
FTA increases inspection visits to 93,000 in 2024
ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2025 (WAM) -- In efforts that support the protection of consumer rights, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA),...
SpaceX launches rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral, booster lands in Bahamas
Florida [US], February 19 (ANI): SpaceX made history after launching a rocket into space from the coast of Florida and landing the...
Reliance Consumer Products' Campa partners with "Noon Minutes" for quick e-commerce delivery in UAE
Dubai [UAE] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 19 (ANI): Reliance Consumer Products Limited's beverage brand, Campa, and 'noon...
(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-TEAHOUSE (CN)
(250218) -- NAGQU, Feb. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2025 shows an animal specimen at a Tibetan-style teahouse...
Tax relief to act as catalyst for Indian quick service restaurant businesses: Goldman Sachs
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The tax relief announced in the Union Budget will act as a catalyst for the quick service restaurant...
Mahakumbh to generate business worth Rs 3 lakh crore: trade body CAIT estimates
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The Mahakumbh festival in the holy city of Prayagraj is estimated to have generated business...
Reliance Consumer Goods' Campa partners with "Noon Minutes" for quick e-commerce delivery in UAE
Dubai [UAE] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 19 (ANI): Reliance Consumer goods Limited's beverage brand, Campa, and 'noon...
Stock markets end flat amid uncertainties over US tariffs, volatility expected to continue, say experts
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18 (ANI): Indian equity indices on Tuesday ended flat on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Open Market...
Reliance Consumer Products enters UAE with launch of Campa at GulfFood 2025
Dubai, [UAE] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 18 (ANI): Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer...
Himachal Pradesh must unite against drugs, says Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla as he completes two years in office
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 18 (ANI): The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, marking the completion...
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