Recent Views 8 Bengaluru: Close on the heels of the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) recommendation to restore the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) to its original 2016 extent, spanning 100sqkm, several ongoing development projects initiated after the dilution of the buffer in 2020 are likely to come under scrutiny.Following the…
Recent Views 9 Indian IT stocks had already experienced a notable drop earlier this year. (AI image) Indian IT shares tank! Shares of Indian IT companies dropped by as much as 6% on Tuesday after fresh artificial intelligence announcements from global chipmaker Nvidia, which reignited concerns about AI-driven disruption in the technology services sector. Investor…
Recent Views 9 Astro tourism, a new boom in India, whereby individuals who are immensely interested in astronomy are traveling the globe. Due to the increasing pollution of cities , gazing at stars appears unthinkable, hence going to these destinations to see a sky full of stars seems to be an option that one can…
Recent Views 10 Federal Reserve policy adjustments influence consumer costs for various financial products. (AI image) How does the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to the 4-4.25% range impact the lives of common people in America? The Federal Reserve establishes the federal funds rate, which governs inter-bank…
Recent Views 5 PM Modi with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives, expressing confidence that bilateral ties between India and Japan would further deepen under her leadership.Congratulating her on the…
Recent Views 6 England’s greatest fast bowler, James Anderson, has officially been knighted for his extraordinary contributions to cricket, marking a fitting tribute to one of the most enduring and successful careers in sporting history. The 43-year-old was conferred the honour by Anne, Princess Royal, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, after being named in former…
Recent Views 10 India could secure a marginal competitive advantage in a select group of agricultural products after the United States removed several items from its reciprocal tariff list, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said in a new analysis.A White House Executive Order issued on November 12 exempted coffee, tea, tropical fruits, fruit…
Recent Views 6 Borrowing costs for homebuyers in the US rose further this week, with the average long-term mortgage rate reaching its highest level in more than six months and adding pressure during the peak spring housing season.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.38% from 6.22% a week…
Recent Views 5 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a series of comprehensive land reforms to bolster India’s position as a global manufacturing hub. Key among these proposals is the creation of a GST-like Council to facilitate coordinated and consensus-based land reforms across the country. CII suggests standardizing stamp duty rates to a…
Recent Views 4 MUMBAI: As the West Asia war rages on, India’s middle class has begun bearing the brunt. From airfares to air-conditioners, home interiors, bottled water and even regular laundry services, companies across segments are starting to take price hikes to cope with inflating input costs on the back of of supply disruptions and…
