President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (AP photo) India is close to signing a trade deal with the European Union, as stated by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.“There is still […]
Silver prices soar! White metal adds over Rs 85,000 so far in 2026; is it the right time to buy?
Silver made a stellar debut in 2026, soaring over 35%, or nearly Rs 85,000 per kg, investors rush towards the precious metal amid tightening supplies and escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran and Greenland. The white metal’s momentum further strengthened after MCX silver futures decisively crossed the Rs 3 lakh per kg milestone. During […]
Oman’s new auto insurance rules: Insurers to pay drivers for delayed car repairs
Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]
Budget 2026: Why standard deduction should be hiked under the new income tax regime – explained
The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed relief for taxpayers – it’s a simple, straightforward deduction from your gross income – a fixed amount that allows salaried taxpayers and pensioners to reduce […]
Trump’s Greenland push: US President would 100% tariff EU nations; ‘no comment’ on seizing by force
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he would “100%” proceed with his plans to impose tariffs on European countries unless a deal over Greenland is reached. In a telephonic interview by NBC news, the US president was asked if he will seize the land by “force,” to which he replied, “no […]
Too risky? Why India should not join Trump’s $1 billion ‘Board of Peace’; GTRI flags key issues
US President Donald Trump on Monday invited India to join the newly created, US-led Gaza Peace Board, placing New Delhi in a delicate strategic position over whether to participate in the plan or stay out altogether.The invitation comes at a time when the Gaza war has entered its third year, amplifying diplomatic sensitivities for countries […]
Asian stocks today: Markets trade mostly in red; Nikkei sheds 1%, HSI remains flat
Asian markets opened on a weak note on Tuesday, as most indices slipped into the red as investors reacted to trade tensions and political developments in Japan. In US, markets remained closed for the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday.Hong Kong’s HSI was up 35 points to 26,599. Nikkei trimmed 519 points or 0.97% to […]
Budget 2026 income tax: What middle class, salaried taxpayers & common man want from FM Sitharaman – top wishlist
While some of these expectations are in sync with the government’s stated intent of simplifying and streamlining the taxation regime in India, others depict a wishlist. By Richa SawhneyThe Union Budget is just round the corner, and it is that time of the year when Indian taxpayers look at the hon’ble Finance Minister with a […]
India-UAE energy ties boost: ADNOC and HPCL seal $2.5 billion gas deal; New Delhi to receive half a million tonnes of LNG annually
India and the United Arab Emirates sealed a major energy partnership with a long-term liquefied natural gas agreement worth more than $2.5 billion, the Emirati government announced on Monday. The deal was signed by ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Indian oil giant Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Under the […]
Eyeing ‘organic growth’ in southern states: PNB chief
NEW DELHI: Punjab National Bank (PNB) MD & CEO Ashok Chandra Monday said the state-run lender is looking to grow organically in the southern states and there is no proposal on the table for any acquisition.“No decision or discussion regarding (any) acquisition has happened at the board level or at the govt level,” Chandra told […]