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Europe gas prices soar 30% in 2 days as Russia cuts Nord Stream 1 supply

Ukraine forces hit key bridge in Russian-occupied south

Warehousing development law: Centre proposes more penalties

In the amendment bill, the government has also proposed simplified registration process, accepting negotiable receipts only in electronic form

Angola: Rare pink diamond may be the largest one found in 300 years

The 170-carat stone from the Lulo alluvial mine has been named the "Lulo Rose"

China says US will 'bear all consequences' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Beijing has hit back hard against the United States after reports emerged last week that Pelosi could visit the self-ruled island of Taiwan in August

CCPA to challenge Delhi HC stay on service charge norms for hotels

Guidelines prohibit levy of service charge on food bills

My election proves poor can dream and achieve too: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfil those aspirations

China Belt & Road spend in Russia, Sri Lanka falls to zero: Report

Financing and investments were at $28.4 billion in the first six months, compared with $29.4 billion in the same period a year earlier

Delhi L-G recommends CBI probe into alleged violation of excise policy

The new Excise policy 2021-22 was implemented from November 17 last year under which retail licences were given to private bidders for 849 vends across the city divided into 32 zones

Dinesh Gunawardena takes oath as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's economic crisis, the worst since it gained independence in 1948, has spiraled into a political crisis as well

Sugar output may fall; still there'll be 8 mt surplus for exports: ISMA

ISMA estimates that the diversion of cane juice and B-molasses to ethanol shall cut sugar production by about 4.5 mt during the next marketing year.

Dinesh Gunawardena likely to be Sri Lanka's next Prime Minister

Mr. Wickremesinghe will continue with the last-appointed Cabinet until Opposition parties are "ready to cooperate" in an all-party government, the source said

Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka as Ranil elected President by Parliament

Nation in a very difficult situation and there are big challenges ahead, says Wickremesinghe as protesters gather outside Presidential Secretariat

Wipro Q1 results: Net profit falls 21% to Rs 2,564 cr as expenses rise

Revenue from operations rose nearly 18% to Rs 21,529 crore

Hindustan Unilever Q1 results: Net profit rises 11% to Rs 2,289 cr

'During the quarter, our turnover grew 19% with underlying volume growth of 6%. We continued to grow significantly ahead of the market, gaining value and volume market shares,' says the FMCG major

European Central Bank set to hike rates for the first time in 11 years

That outlook is getting murkier by the day because inflation is still accelerating and growth slowing sharply

China raises loan-support efforts for developers amid mortgage boycott

Asks banks to meet financing needs; officials consider temporary waivers

Turbulent times: Tech snags force 3 flights to make emergency landings

A Dubai-bound flight was diverted to Muscat after a burning smell was sensed in cabin mid-air

Elon Musk's inner circle rocked by fight over $230-billion fortune

Musk was increasingly relying on a new advisor, a 34-year-old, Russian-born ex-professional gambler named Igor Kurganov

Facebook testing options for several profiles from single account

While Facebook prohibits users from having over one account, the feature would let them create up to five profiles under their account to engage with different topics or groups of people

From Gap to Dollar General, retail chiefs quit as challenges grow

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers are dealing with fresh complications from supply-chain bottlenecks and historic levels of inflation