Pitrapaksha Special Train 2024: Indian Railways to run special trains for Pitrapaksha; check dates,...
Pitra Paksha or Pitru Paksha is a 16-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar during which Hindus honour their ancestors (Pitrs), mostly via food offerings.
Every year on Pitru Paksha, people from across the country and overseas visit Gaya to...
Musk’s SpaceX Faces New Starship Setback
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught in its latest orbital test -- a near replay of the...
The Essential Role of Central Banks in Public Debt Management
Public debt management is crucial for a country’s economic health, influencing interest rates, inflation, and financial stability. Central banks play a key role in managing public debt, collaborating with governments to minimize borrowing costs and support economic growth....
Entry Barriers to FDI: How Countries Restrict Market Access
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) drives economic growth by facilitating technology transfer, creating jobs, and boosting productivity. Despite these benefits, many countries impose restrictions on market access for foreign investors. These entry barriers are used to regulate FDI to...
Grangemouth oil refinery to close in 2024, risking 400 jobs and increasing UK fuel...
Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery at Grangemouth will close between April and June next year, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs and leaving the UK with only a handful of refineries.
The closure, announced by Petroineos—a joint venture...
Donald Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney-general
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldMatt Gaetz, the firebrand Republican congressman from Florida, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be US attorney-general...
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada’s agriculture industry
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsTrump recently threatened Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffsAuthor of the article:The Canadian PressRosa SabaPublished Dec 10, 2024 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering...
Italy’s Pirelli pushes Chinese owner to cut stake amid fears of Trump freeze-out
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Pirelli’s board is pressing China’s Sinochem, its largest investor, to cut its stake over fears that the Trump administration’s hawkish...
Financial Inclusion and Inflation Control: Striking a Balance in Global Economies
Achieving economic growth and development requires a delicate balance between financial inclusion and inflation control. Monetary stability aims to keep inflation in check and create a predictable economic environment, while financial inclusion works to integrate underserved populations into...
Airtel, Vi record customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL becomes only gainer in July
The impact of mobile phone service tariff hike was evident in July with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea reporting loss of customer base, which resulted in an overall decline in telecom subscribers in the country.
Reliance Jio, Bharti...