Oil at $175 a barrel? United Airlines CEO paints grim picture, to cut more flights

[ad_1] United Airlines will cut more unprofitable flights over the next two quarters as it braces for a prolonged period of elevated jet fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran. However, strong travel demand continues to allow US carriers to raise fares.In a staff memo on Friday, chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline […]

Will India resume buying Iranian oil? Refiners eye crude return as US grants waiver

[ad_1] As the US temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil imports, Indian refiners are eyeing a resumption of crude purchases from Tehran.According to Reuters, several Indian refining companies are awaiting government direction and clarification from Washington on payment terms before finalising shipments.Indian refiners who maintain relatively smaller crude stockpiles compared with other major Asian buyers […]

‘Winnability a factor’: Shashi Tharoor on concern over less women in Kerala fray | India News

[ad_1] Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday strongly backed greater women’s representation in elections when asked about fellow colleague Shama Mohamed complaining about the low number of tickets allotted to women candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls.Acknowledging the dearth of women’s representation in proportion to the population, […]

‘Brotherhood and kindness’: PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr; celebrations begin across nation | India News

[ad_1] PM Modi, people offer namaz at Mahim Dargah in Mumbai Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr through a post on social media.In his message, he said, “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!”President Droupadi Murmu […]

‘I had lost around 7 kg’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘severe’ experience before IPL 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a serious spleen injury during the Australia tour. The injury forced him into hospital and led to significant weight loss. “It’s always challenging […]

Refusing household chores not cruelty: SC | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Emphasising that household chores should be shared between husband and wife, Supreme Court on Friday observed that times have changed and a husband must share the burden of work. “You’re not marrying a maid, you’re marrying a life partner,” said a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta to a man […]

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As India and Bangladesh look to work towards a pragmatic reset in ties, Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah Friday called on external affairs minister S Jaishankar and also commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal.Jaishankar said that the conversation with Hamidullah was focused on advancing bilateral ties. In a social media post about […]

Candidates: French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave doubts R Praggnanandhaa’s chances | Chess News

[ad_1] R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form […]

‘Stand in solidarity with Afghanistan’: India sends 2.5-ton medical aid to Kabul after Pakistani strikes on rehab centre | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Friday delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that killed over 400 people.The external affairs ministry said that the shipment carried emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to support treatment and recovery […]

Rupee sinks 82 paise to all-time low of 93.71 vs US dollar as crude oil surge, FII outflows rattle sentiment

[ad_1] The rupee plunged by 82 paise, or nearly 1 per cent, to settle at an all-time low of 93.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said the domestic currency remained […]