The Centre has reduced the number of subsidised domestic LPG cylinders available to households from nine to four per year, according to reports. The move comes shortly after the price of a 14.2-kg cooking gas cylinder was increased by ₹29.The central government currently provides a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder to eligible consumers. Defending the Read More…
The Indian rupee weakened by 17 paise to 95.35 against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, pressured by the strengthening American currency in global markets amid robust US economic data and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Forex traders said rising crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment. Brent crude prices climbed after Iran launched Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on Monday, with the rate of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) dropping by ₹95 per gram. According to the latest market rates, one gram of 22-carat gold is priced at ₹13,905, while eight grams (one sovereign) cost ₹1,11,240. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,485 per gram and Read More…
The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased once again across the country, with a hike of ₹29 per cylinder. Following the revision, the cost of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to ₹942, while consumers in Kozhikode will now have to pay ₹950.50 per cylinder. This is the second increase in Read More…
Thrissur: Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Saturday, offering relief to jewellery buyers across Kerala. According to the latest rates, the price of 916 hallmark gold has fallen by ₹275 per gram, bringing the rate down to ₹14,000 per gram. The price of eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,12,000. The rate of Read More…
American Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of several summer routes due to soaring jet fuel prices, which have increased airline operating costs amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The airline said it has adjusted services on select routes during August and September. Passengers affected by the changes will be offered alternative travel arrangements or Read More…
New Delhi: Lao PDR Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his first official visit to India. Welcoming the Lao leader, President Murmu highlighted the close civilisational ties between India and Lao PDR, rooted in Buddhism and the Ramayana, and noted that the Read More…
Thrissur: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Kerala on Tuesday, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold crossing the ₹14,000 mark per gram. According to the latest market rates released on today, 916 gold was priced at ₹14,320 per gram, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,14,560. The price of 18-carat gold Read More…
India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid global supply chain disruptions and growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The issues were discussed during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala continued their upward trend on Monday, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of 22-carat gold crossing ₹1.14 lakh. According to the latest market rates released on June 1, the price of 22-carat gold (916 purity) stands at ₹14,320 per gram, taking the price of a sovereign to ₹1,14,560. The Read More…