24 results for "Economy"
US-Iran Standoff: U.S. Threatens Global Grounding of Iranian Airlines While Tehran Holds Firm on Strait of Hormuz
Washington is threatening secondary sanctions to ground all Iranian airlines globally, while Tehran maintains strategic leverage through the contested Strait of Hormuz corridor.
UPI Merchant Payment Fee Debate: Government Sets 0.4% MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000
The National Payments Corporation of India announced a new Merchant Discount Rate framework, imposing a 0.4% fee on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 starting October 15, 2026.
EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: Government Raises Mandatory Salary Limit to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000
The Union Cabinet has approved a major hike in the EPFO wage ceiling, raising the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month to expand social security benefits.
Donald Trump Claims US-Iran War Will End Immediately After November Midterm Elections
US President Donald Trump predicted that the military conflict with Iran will conclude right after the November midterm elections, asserting that Tehran cannot sustain the pressure any longer.
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Tanker Strikes
International oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as military conflicts and direct U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers heightened fears of major supply shortages.
India Records Strong 7.8% GDP Growth in First Quarter, Beating Market Estimates
India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, defying global economic pressures and surpassing earlier market forecasts.
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for the First Time in History
The United States gross national debt has officially crossed the $40 trillion threshold for the first time, driven by persistent budget deficits, rising interest costs, and decades of heavy government borrowing.
India and Singapore Hold High-Level Bilateral Talks to Expand Technology and Trade Cooperation
India and Singapore convened the fourth Ministerial Roundtable in Singapore, focusing on strengthening strategic cooperation in semiconductors, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
Statewide Karnataka Bandh Called Over Cauvery Water Dispute: What Stays Open and Closed
Pro-Kannada organizations have called a statewide Karnataka bandh to protest against the Cauvery water sharing directives, causing transport delays and partial business closures across Bengaluru and border regions.
UPI Payment Security and Regulation: What New Rules Mean for Users and Businesses
Recent parliamentary updates regarding digital transactions have sparked discussions about UPI safety, fees, and network maintenance. Here is a simple guide to what the regulations mean for everyday users and merchants.
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Aiming for 100% Tariffs on Major Oil Buyers
The US Senate has approved a major sanctions bill that gives the president power to place heavy tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
RBI Raises India's FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.7% While Keeping Repo Rate Unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India has revised its real GDP growth projection upward for the current financial year, citing strong domestic demand and steady economic resilience.