Chennai, Sep 14 — The Tamil Nadu government will introduce a unified online registration system for architects, engineers, town planners and other professionals involved in preparing building plans and submitting applications for planning permission across the state.The Housing and Urban…
New Delhi, Sep 14 — Crude oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, with Brent crude rising above $107 a barrel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.Brent for November delivery gained 3.20 per cent to $107.82 a barrel, while US benchmark…
Seoul, Sep 14 — The recent shutdown of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to have only a limited impact on supply in the short term, the South Korean industry ministry said on Monday, pledging to closely monitor the situation in cooperation with relevant businesses.The Ministry of…
Seoul, Sep 14 — Seoul stocks traded sharply lower on Monday, as uncertainties in the Middle East and artificial intelligence (AI)-related warnings dampened investor sentiment.After opening over 3 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 151.27 points, or 2.19…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Engineering exporters' body on Sunday urged BRICS nations to eliminate non-tariff barriers and establish a smooth payment mechanism in national currencies to facilitate trade and address challenges faced by exporters.According to the apex body EEPC India, this decision would…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Pakistan continues to face a major challenge in its efforts to eradicate polio, remaining one of only two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where wild poliovirus transmission remains endemic, as gaps in vaccination coverage and community resistance continue to put…
Guwahati/Aizawl, Sep 13 — The 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line, built through challenging hilly terrain and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a year ago, has given Mizoram a new logistics identity, officials said on Sunday. According to railway officials, the deeper significance of…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a new era in economic relations between South Africa and India, saying the two countries have significant opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment, trade, industrial development and sustainable growth.Addressing the…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday met Iranian counterpart Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh here and discussed issues related to economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest.According to the Finance Ministry, FM Sitharaman thanked Iran for its active participation…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Indian Railways recorded a 5.4 per cent year-on-year increase in freight loading in August 2026, while passenger traffic also grew during the month, reflecting sustained demand for rail-based transportation across the country, according to the Ministry of Railways on Sunday.The…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — The new incentive scheme for domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections is aimed at accelerating the expansion of clean cooking fuel across households, with the initiative expected to bring down the payback period for companies investing in new connections from around 10 years…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the electric vehicle maker will unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on October 1, nearly a decade after the company first showcased plans for a successor to its original sports car.Tesla's official account on social media…
Mumbai, Sep 13 — The Sensex is likely to consolidate between 74,000 and 75,200 in the near term, while the Nifty may face immediate resistance around 23,500 and could see further downside if it slips below last week's low, analysts said on Sunday, as Indian equities enter a holiday-shortened week…
Mumbai, Sep 13 — The US Federal Reserve's policy decision, movements in crude oil prices and global monetary policy cues are likely to drive Indian equities in the coming holiday-shortened week, with the Nifty entering the period near a crucial support zone after posting its fifth consecutive…
Mumbai, Sep 13 — Foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows turned negative this month after positive flows in July and August, registering Rs 14,474 crore through the exchanges (up to September 12).However, the trend of FPI investment through the primary market has been continuing in September also as…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed calls for a more cautious pace of artificial intelligence development amid growing concerns over AI safety and the possibility of losing control over increasingly powerful systems, while indicating that his company is unlikely to go public in…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Government officials and experts have stressed the need for robust data and information systems for dryland agri-food systems, as well as common innovation grounds or living laboratories that connect research with practice and policy, an official statement said on Sunday.The…
Seoul, Sep 13 — Foreign investors turned net sellers of South Korean bonds in August for the first time in about 3 1/2 years, industry data showed on Sunday, as the yield advantage from currency-hedged investments declined.Foreign investors sold a net 839.7 billion won (US$624.8 million) worth of…
Chennai, Sep 13 — Tamil Nadu has moved to purchase an additional 2,000 MW of electricity from power-generating companies and the open market after prolonged hot weather and weak wind generation placed the state’s electricity network under pressure. The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on significance of BRICS economies, experts on Saturday said the bloc has become a major driver of global growth and holds substantial potential to deepen trade, investment and multilateral cooperation.Speaking to IANS, former…
New Delhi, Sep 12 — An Air India pilot died due to cardiac arrest while he was on a layover rest at a hotel in the national capital, a Tata Group airline statement said on Saturday.Air India said it was deeply saddened by the passing of a cockpit crew member in Delhi on Friday night."He was on a…