Business & Economy Archives - Page 13 of 21

UAE Quits OPEC and OPEC+ From May 1: What the Historic Exit Means for India’s Oil Prices and Global Energy Markets

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Anjali K.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates has officially announced its decision to leave both [...]

TCS Nashik Controversy: Multiple FIRs Filed as Women Employees Allege Sexual Harassment and Forced Religious Conversion — Six Arrested, BJP Calls It ‘Corporate Jihad’

April 28, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

A massive controversy has erupted around Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik facility in Maharashtra after multiple women employees came forward with allegations of sexual [...]

South Korea Crosses $4 Trillion Market Cap as Kospi Storms Past Record 6,600: Samsung, SK Hynix and the AI Chip Boom Driving Asia’s Newest Bull Market

April 28, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

South Korea’s stock markets scaled a historic peak on Monday, 27 April 2026, as the total valuation of listed companies surpassed the 6,000 [...]

8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM Proposes ₹69,000 Minimum Basic Pay With 3.83 Fitment Factor — Memorandum Submission by April 30 Could Benefit 1.05 Crore Employees and Pensioners

April 28, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

The National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), the official body responsible for dialogue between the Central Government and its employees, has proposed [...]

India and New Zealand Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement: Zero Tariffs on 57% of Exports, $20 Billion Investment Commitment and Preferential Access for Kiwifruit and Apples

April 28, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi on Sunday, 27 April 2026, marking the culmination of [...]

Ganga Expressway: PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s Longest 594 km Expressway on 29 April Connecting Meerut to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

April 26, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway on 29 April 2026, marking the completion of India’s longest state-level expressway. [...]

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO: John Ternus Named Successor From September 2026

April 25, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

Apple Inc. announced on 20 April 2026 that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer and transition to the role of [...]

ED Arrests I-PAC Co-Founder Vinesh Chandel in Money Laundering Probe Linked to West Bengal Coal Scam: What It Means for TMC and DMK

April 24, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

The Enforcement Directorate arrested I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case linked to the West Bengal coal scam. The probe also examines connections to AAP’s Vijay Nair and payments to I-PAC from political clients. [...]

Trump Amplifies ‘Hellhole’ Remark About India on Truth Social: Full Controversy, India’s Sharp Response, and What It Means for Bilateral Ties

April 24, 2026June 1, 2026Gaurav Thakur

US President Donald Trump amplified a post calling India a hellhole on Truth Social, sparking a diplomatic row. India’s MEA responded with sharp criticism calling the remarks uninformed and in poor taste. [...]

Meta Plans Biggest Layoff in History: 8,000 Jobs to Be Cut on May 20 as Mark Zuckerberg Goes All-In on AI Restructuring

April 24, 2026June 1, 2026Anjali K.

Meta will cut roughly 8,000 employees on May 20 in the first wave of its biggest layoffs ever. The restructuring is driven by Mark Zuckerberg’s $135 billion AI investment push and shift toward autonomous AI agents. [...]