International
Iran has seized two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including one that was headed for Gujarat’s Mundra port, raising fresh concern over maritime security and India-linked shipping in the Gulf. The incident adds another layer of tension to an already volatile regional situation, with commercial movement through Hormuz facing growing risk. Gujarat-Bound Ship
National
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]
International
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, as higher fuel prices pushed up the cost of living. The increase was sharper than many expected and marked a fresh inflation setback, with transport costs playing a major role in the latest rise. UK Inflation Rises To 3.3% In March Official data […]
Business
HCLTech shares came under pressure after the company reported a softer-than-expected March quarter and issued a cautious FY27 outlook, triggering a negative market reaction. The stock fell sharply as investors focused on weaker guidance, slower client spending and delayed project ramp-ups across parts of the business. HCLTech Share Price Falls After Q4 Results HCLTech
Business
Adobe has announced a new stock repurchase programme worth $25 billion, giving the software giant fresh authority to buy back its own shares through April 30, 2030. The move signals confidence in the company’s cash generation and long-term business outlook as Adobe continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, creativity tools and digital experience products.
Business
Dutch chip equipment giant ASML, now regarded as Europe’s most valuable company, is moving ahead with plans to cut around 1,700 jobs as part of a major internal restructuring despite strong business growth. The layoffs amount to roughly 4 percent of its global workforce and have drawn attention because they come even as the company […]
Business
Meta has told its US-based employees that it is installing new monitoring software on company machines to collect workplace interaction data for artificial intelligence training. According to a Reuters report cited by Times of India, the tool will track how employees use work-related apps and websites as Meta pushes to build AI agents that can […]
International
Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s extension of the ceasefire, with a senior adviser to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying the “losing side cannot dictate terms” and warning that continued pressure would not be accepted. The sharp response has deepened uncertainty around the fragile truce and signalled that Tehran is not willing to treat […]