Month: June 2023
Indian Handicraft Exports: Handicraft exports likely to fall 6-8 pc in FY24: Report
Indian handicraft exports may witness a 6-8 per cent decline this fiscal to USD 3.3 billion, mainly due to a spending slowdown in global markets,…
Wagner mercenary leader issues defiant audio statement as uncertainty swirls after mutiny
The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as…
Piyush Goyal: India actively considering CEPAs, FTAs to boost textile exports: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is actively considering entering into free trade pacts and comprehensive economic partnership agreements to tap new markets,…
EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11: Report
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday extended the deadline of higher pension for members till July 11, PTI reported. The provident fund body…
Advocacy by Silicon Valley based Indian American leads to big H-1B visa reform and relief for NRIs
The announcement by the United States Department of State on the pilot program for in-country renewal of certain petition-based temporary work visas, including for Indian…
Putin: The beginning of the end?
PARIS: The revolt by the Wagner mercenary group has exposed glaring weaknesses in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions over his capacity…
tea board: Indian tea exporters see headwinds in 2023, seek promotional support from Tea Board
Indian tea exporters are seeking government support to boost exports in 2023 amid headwinds such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the decline…
Pakistan hikes rate to record high for IMF loan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central bank unexpectedly raised its benchmark rate to a record high in an emergency meeting as the nation makes a final attempt to…
Israel: Israel OK’s plans for thousands of new settlement homes, move defies US calls for restraint
JERUSALEM: Israel‘s far-right government on Monday approved plans to build thousands of new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank – a move that…
Bank holidays in July: Banks to remain closed for 15 days. Check full list
Public and private sector banks will remain closed for 15 days in July due to different festivals being celebrated in particular states. The Reserve Bank…