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22 May 2026


Business

Rupee drops past 95 against dollar

The Indian rupee has weakened further as tensions in West Asia continue to unsettle global markets, pushing up crude oil prices and…

₹7,100 cr in for electronics components

The Indian government has approved 29 new electronics component projects under its Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), totaling ₹7,104 crore in investment. The…

Noida International Airport Phase 1 inaugurated

The first phase of Noida International Airport has been inaugurated by PM Modi, marking a major step in expanding air travel capacity…

Petrol duty cut to ₹3, diesel to zero

In a big relief measure, the central government on 27 March 2026 reduced excise duty on fuel to help manage rising global…

Railways fines IRCTC over tainted meal

A meal served on a Vande Bharat Express turned into a disturbing experience for passengers after worms were found in the food,…

Hormuz stays safe and open for India

India has received a major boost to its energy security after Iran confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for…

Rupee weakens 20 paise to 93.76

The Indian rupee is edging closer to the 94-per-dollar mark, slipping nearly 20 paise in early trade on Wednesday to around 93.95.…

Rupee near 93.71 due to global tensions

Rupee continued to trade under pressure, opening 18 paise lower at 93.71 against the US dollar, after briefly slipping past the 94…

7th round of India mineral auctions

India has launched the seventh round of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks, a move aimed at boosting the country’s self-reliance…

Jio Bank launches UPI cash withdrawal

RNFI Services Ltd, in collaboration with Jio Payments Bank, has introduced a cardless cash withdrawal service powered by UPI QR codes, expanding…