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NEW DELHI: Air India announced on Sunday that it will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes between March 10 and 18. The move aims to offer more travel options amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.According to the airline, these flights will link Delhi with New York, London, Frankfurt,…

Oregon Senate passes bill to review public colleges’ finances The Oregon Senate has passed a bill that could lead to a major review of the state’s public higher education system, directing the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to examine the financial health of universities and community colleges and recommend ways to improve their long-term sustainability. The…

After witnessing sharp swings last week, gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming days as investors track escalating tensions in the Middle East and key global economic data releases, analysts said on Sunday.Market participants are likely to track developments in the conflict involving Israel and Iran, as any escalation could support safe-haven…

As the Middle East conflict continues to escalate, India is rerouting its crude supply chains to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Indian refiners are securing additional crude oil from the United States, Russia, and West Africa to maintain adequate supplies if the Middle East conflict stretches on for long, industry officials and analysts said. Refineries that…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two new metro corridors, making Delhi home to India’s first fully operational Ring Metro. Alongside these, the PM also other unveiled major infrastructure projects, marking a significant boost to the city’s public transport and housing networks. The total investment across these projects is around Rs 33,500 crore, including…

As tensions in the Middle East enter their second week, concerns are rising over whether India’s energy supplies are sufficient. According to a recent government report, the country has more than 250 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products in reserve, enough to meet demand for nearly two months. The combined reserves, estimated at…

Dalal Street ended last week in red with eight of India’s ten most valuable companies together losing Rs 2,81,581.53 crore in market value. State Bank of India emerged as the biggest laggard during the period. The broader market also saw heavy selling pressure. The BSE benchmark index dropped 2,368.29 points, or 2.91%, over the week….

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for major infrastructure projects in Delhi on Sunday, with a total investment of around Rs 33,500 crore. The projects include two new corridors of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, worth over Rs 18,300 crore, aimed at strengthening public transport across the national…

Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured that oil imports to India are continuing smoothly through alternative routes as the Middle East conflict enters its second week and concerns are growing over the country’s energy supplies. The minister, on social media platform X, confirmed that inflows are “full flow from all non-Hormuz routes” and…

The Middle East conflict is entering another week, and its ripple effects are already being felt across the global economy. As tensions intensify, trade flows, energy supplies and food production are coming under strain at a time when markets already spent the last year grappling with tariffs and other disruptions.Although the latest escalation began just…

In a move aimed at improving upkeep in its residential complexes and boosting demand for its housing inventory, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to take over day-to-day maintenance of its flats, including those constructed before 2021. The new system will come into force from April 1, 2026, according to a notification reviewed by…