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South Africa and West Indies cricket team (Agency Image) The International Cricket Council has responded to allegations of bias after travel complications following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup sparked a major controversy involving several teams.Although the tournament concluded on Sunday with India national cricket team defeating New Zealand national cricket team in a one-sided…

MUMBAI: Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local along with other business assets from Pahadi Goodness, it said Monday. Founded in 2018, Pahadi Local produces Himalayan-inspired personal care products and works with women-led self-help groups in Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. Reliance Retail said it will support the brand’s expansion using its wide…

MUMBAI: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday urged the investing community to not panic in the current volatile geopolitical situation even as markets have been sliding and said that it is important not to get too worried at this moment since India’s economic fundamentals are strong.The top markets regulator admitted that global markets are…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would remove “some oil sanctions” to reduce the soaring prices as the crude cost hit $100 a barrel amid Iran war.“We’re also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices,” he said addressing reporters. “We’re going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out,” he added.Moreover,…

Mumbai: India must increase women’s labour force participation to sustain high growth over the next decade as labour availability could become a key constraint, according to a report by Axis Bank.According to the report `The Missing Half, India is likely to age much faster before it becomes wealthy because of a sharp decline in fertility…

Oil prices surged to $120 a barrel before retreating to $102 Monday as Saudi Arabia was reported to be cutting output, adding to the supply squeeze due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.Finance ministers of developed G7 nations, who met Monday evening, deferred plans to tap their strategic reserves to cool down the global…

NEW DELHI: With nearly 40% of India’s LNG flow hit due to the West Asia conflict, govt is working on an “optimisation plan” for industries, including priority segments such as fertiliser. Those familiar with the discussions said the petroleum ministry could work out the arrangement as early as Tuesday, with a reduction in supply to…

BENGALURU: Karnataka govt has suspended online sales of Mysore silk saris after surging orders outstripped supply of the GI-tagged weave made with pure mulberry silk, gold zari and silver threads. State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation will prioritise limited stocks for buyers visiting its exclusive outlets.Sericulture minister K Venkatesh made the announcement in the assembly on…

NEW DELHI: The government has directed oil refineries to increase the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert the additional output for domestic household use in view of geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supplies, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announceed on Monday.The move comes amid constraints in LPG availability due to global supply pressures,…

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated India cricket team after their victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.India registered a commanding 96-run victory in the summit clash, lifting the trophy in front of…