Recent Views 25 BENGALURU: Premium spirits are growing several times faster than cheaper liquor in India, with higher-priced products gaining a larger share of sales, according to a report by industry body International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI).Sales volumes in the premium segment grew at a compound annual rate of 10.2% between 2022…
Recent Views 24 The Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible military actions against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts. The Pentagon has instructed the US central command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran. US President Donald Trump has not made a final decision yet on whether…
Recent Views 20 NCLT clears record 107 resolution plans (representative image) NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a record 107 corporate insolvency cases during the last quarter, but stares at the prospect of a moderation in the pace due to a large number of vacancies.Data released by NCLT estimated the value of…
Recent Views 13 File photo: Texas man executed for killing convenience store clerk in 2000 Texas executed Jamaal Howard, 46, on Wednesday, making him the first person put to death in the US since the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee last week.Howard was pronounced dead at 8.03 pm after receiving a lethal dose…
Recent Views 19 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad has received strong backing from former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who believes the experienced pacer’s selection is based on his performances and fitness, rather than any favour.Bhuvneshwar, 36, has been recalled for India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning October…
Recent Views 26 MUMBAI: Individuals may soon find it easier to see their financial assets in one place. RBI on Wednesday announced two measures: making account aggregators interoperable and allowing bank-deposit information to be added to the monthly consolidated account statement (CAS), which currently captures holdings such as shares, mutual funds and pensions. The move…
Recent Views 24 The selection of India’s para-shooting team for the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games has come under a cloud of controversy after a group of para-shooters alleged corruption and financial demands in the selection process.The shooters have sought an independent inquiry into what they described as financial corruption, extortion and manipulation by officials of…
Recent Views 23 Crude oil prices continue to rally Oil prices inched higher on Thursday as concerns over supply from the Middle East intensified amid a rise in attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude was trading at $101.50 a barrel, up $1.32 or 1.32%, while WTI crude stood at…
Recent Views 23 NEW DELHI: Be prepared to shell out higher mobile tariffs. Bharti Airtel will from Thursday hike postpaid tariffs by 3- 10%. India’s second-largest telecom operator has included free international roaming (for one trip per SIM) worth Rs 2,000 in all postpaid plans, which will go up by Rs 50. The new postpaid…
Recent Views 25 On Tuesday morning, Mahesh Shelke (37) had gone to a petrol pump as part of a team to seal and take over the outlet. CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: An IndianOil sales manager died after being stabbed seven times with a dagger while on duty in Hingoli district on Tuesday. Within 24 hours, police arrested…
