Oil prices today: Brent Crude rises for second session as US-Iran conflict fuels supply concerns

Oil prices rise for second day. Oil prices today: Oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East supplies due to the US-Iran conflict outweighed signs of recovering crude exports from the region.At 8:28 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $106.86 a barrel, up $1.58, … Read more

Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, said on Monday afternoon that the three “suspicious vehicles” had been “subject to extensive examination, with the support of military assets and forensic experts”. Officers were considering the incident “from every possible angle”, including that “this may be activity committed by proxies, or individuals either knowingly … Read more

Suitability platform to assess NPS investors’ risk appetite in works

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairperson S. Ramann MUMBAI: To ensure regulatory guardrails around pension products while giving customers greater choice, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority plans to roll out a suitability platform that will assess NPS subscribers’ risk appetite and ask suitability-related questions before they select a scheme.“Suitability and risk appetite … Read more

IIP growth surges to 8% in August

IIP surges 8% in August, nearly doubles year-ago growth on manufacturing, power boost NEW DELHI: Industrial production rose 8% in Aug as against 4.7% expansion recorded a year ago, on account of robust growth in manufacturing and electricity sectors.Sequentially also, industrial production witnessed acceleration from an upward revised figure of 7.4% in July, latest data … Read more

Newspaper headlines: ‘Labour split on triple lock’ and ‘Plot’s going on, PM?’

A number of the papers preview a speech from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday, where the Times says he will pledge to have an “honest conversation” with voters over “difficult issues” that have been ignored for “far too long by Westminster”. Ahead of the speech, the paper highlights ongoing questions around reforming the triple … Read more

‘Ramayana’ Part 1 officially titled ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’; new poster confirms November 6 international release |

The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have officially announced the title of the much-awaited epic, with the first instalment will be ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’.The announcement came with a poster unveiled on the occasion of lead actor Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday. The poster features the same visuals of Ranbir as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, accompanied … Read more

Andy Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

Burnham’s speech will see him promise an “honest conversation” with voters about difficult subjects, alongside the overall message of “hope” that he has made the theme of the four-day gathering. He is expected to say that he initially wanted to “give the usual tub-thumping conference speech” but that “the patriot in me tells me something … Read more

Safety, profitability top priorities: Air India CEO designate

NEW DELHI: “Safety, reliability, profitability and pursuing disciplined and sustainable growth.” Air India’s CEO and MD (proposed) Tewolde Gebremariam on Monday set these priorities out for the struggling airline group in his first Town Hall with employees. Apart from widening losses, AI’s safety practices and alleged lack of discipline among crew are under the scanner … Read more

Rupee slips 20 paise against US Dollar as crude oil tops $106, foreign outflows continue

Rupee falls 20 paise against US dollar Rupee began Monday in red, slipping 20 paise to 95.95 against the US dollar in early trade. The decline came as a strengthening greenback, continued foreign fund outflows and elevated crude oil prices added pressure on the domestic currency amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.The currency began the … Read more

‘Ramayana’ makers release a behind-the-scenes video of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram on his birthday, offering a look at his preparation and the film’s action training |

‘Ramayana’ makers release a behind-the-scenes video of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram on his birthday, offering a look at his preparation and the film’s action training The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have shared a behind-the-scenes video of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on the actor’s birthday. The clip shows how he prepared for the role and … Read more

Tenant stayed even after rent agreement expired, but a Rs 25 lakh loan to landlady changed the date of calculation; Delhi HC orders payout of Rs 3.27 crore plus 6% interest as mesne profits

The case took a significant turn in 2007, when the landlady borrowed Rs 25 lakh from the tenant. (Image for representative purpose only) You rent out your property and the rent agreement expires, and the tenant does not vacate it, but continues to pay you higher rent. Are you entitled to claim mesne profits, which … Read more

Man City charges: CEO Ferran Soriano issues ‘defiant’ message to European club bosses

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has issued a “defiant” message to other club executives about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told. He was speaking at a board meeting of European Football Clubs (formerly the ECA) in Copenhagen before its general assembly on Tuesday. … Read more

Stock market crash takes Sensex to 6-month low; index tanks 5% in a month as investors lose Rs 17 lakh crore

Global economic turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty are weighing heavily on investor’ sentiment. Stock market crash today: The stock market is bleeding badly and today’s crash has taken the 30-share index, BSE Sensex, to a six-month low! Indian equity benchmarks have not been hitting new highs for two years now, but the latest bloodbath suggests that … Read more