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Commercial LPG crunch disrupts rail catering, IRCTC uses induction stoves
To maintain catering services across 1,400 trains serving around 1.7 million meals daily, the railway catering arm has begun preparing food inside Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) pantry cars using electricity.
Buying a home? Check 10 hidden costs beyond advertised property price
Homebuyers often underestimate the true cost of purchasing a property. Beyond the sticker price, expect significant expenses like stamp duty, registration, parking, and property taxes. Don't forget moving, maintenance deposits, loan fees, and potential GST on under-construction homes. Interior work and brokerage fees also add up, making thorough budgeting crucial.
Oil prices ease as Iran and Israel pause attacks; Brent, WTI retreat from recent highs
Oil prices dipped Tuesday as Iran and Israel paused attacks, easing immediate supply disruption fears. This followed a sharp rise on Monday amid renewed Middle East tensions. Despite the de-escalation, concerns linger over the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi actions impacting Red Sea shipping. OPEC+ agreed to boost output, but analysts doubt its effectiveness due to production struggles.
Federal data on H-1B visa application shows decline in filings by Google, Meta, Amazon
Tech giants like Google and Amazon are reducing H-1B visa filings, while AI leaders such as OpenAI and Nvidia are significantly increasing them. This surge reflects a fierce competition for top talent, with companies willing to pay more to secure specialized researchers. New policy changes, including higher fees and a lottery favoring experienced workers, are also shaping the landscape.
Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock market recommendations for today - check list
Stock market recommendations: Kalyan Jewellers India, and Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) are sell calls by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan for June 9, 2026. He recommends buying Fortis Healthcare.
Broaden tax net, cut tariff distortions: Sustainable Development Policy Institute
• Think tank seeks relief for salaried class • Stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure ISLAMABAD: Financial experts on Monday urged policymakers to broaden the tax base, increase funding for climate change and social protection, focus on job creation, and provide relief to the salaried class. Speaking at a pre-budget session, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), they noted that the country’s fiscal framework remains heavily focused...
Government Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders To Ujjwala Beneficiaries To 4
Government reduces subsidised cooking gas cylinders to four annually for Ujjwala beneficiaries.
Why The Rich Keep Betting On Real Estate To Build Long-Term Wealth
Many wealthy families build diversified portfolios that include residential, commercial and income-generating properties.
BUDGET 2026-27: Budget timing in doubt after NEC meeting put off again
• Centre, provinces struggle to reach consensus over fiscal space• Federal govt seeks over Rs1tr for strategic needs; provinces resist freeze on NFC shares• KP says demand could push provinces into deficit• CM’s adviser says issue now political, not technical• Seeks consultation with Imran before budget decisions ISLAMABAD: The announcement of the federal budget 2026-27 remains uncertain as the federal government, its coalition partners and provincial governments struggle to reach consensus over...
Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival
Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast
Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara.Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time the World Cup came to Mexico and will be watching again. The city of Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past: “Pele’s Brazil played there in 1970,...
Pak-Iran border trade halt to trigger LPG shortages
GWADAR: Cross-border trade between Pakistan and Iran through the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing has come to a complete halt, raising fears of a severe LPG shortage across the country and leaving hundreds of tonnes of perishable export goods, including rice and mangoes, at risk of spoilage. The Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urged the federal government, senior customs officials and other relevant authorities to take immediate notice of the strategic importance of the Gabd-Rimdan bo...
RBI to fully absorb forex risks, inflows may see $50bn boost
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has opened the dollar tap by taking on the currency risk itself to draw in overseas money, while nudging state-owned borrowers to look abroad for cheaper funds.RBI will not charge any premium for swapping dollars raised through foreign currency non-resident bank FCNR(B) deposits, effectively absorbing the entire forex risk and allowing banks to offer higher returns to NRIs. In addition, FCNR(B) deposits of three to five years will be exempt from the cash reserve rat...
Amandeep was forced to sell her family home after working unpaid for ten weeks... her bosses have been ordered to pay her almost $50,000
Amandeep was forced to sell her family home after working unpaid for ten weeks... her bosses have been ordered to pay her almost $50,000Accountant awarded nearly $50,000 compensationShe went unpaid for ten weeks and was left broke READ MORE: Toxic BHP mine feud explodes with claims of a sex tapeSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:03, 9 June 2026 | Updated: 02:03, 9 June 2026 e-mail View comments
GSK in talks to buy cancer biotech Nuvalent for more than $9bn
A deal will rank as one of UK drugmaker’s biggest as biotech M&A activity has enjoyed an upswing this year
Lost Generations – How The US Abandoned Clean Energy Only To Find It Again
BusinessEnergyLost Generations – How The US Abandoned Clean Energy Only To Find It AgainByScott Montgomery,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 08:16pm EDTSolar and nuclear power have had a rocky history in the U.S. Photo by �� Christopher J. Morris/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)Corbis via Getty ImagesIn 1977, while in graduate school studying geology, I befr...
'Hospitality is in survival mode': Labour tax rises and Iran war chaos have left industry on the brink as hotelier claims it 'feels like I'm working for Rachel Reeves'
'Hospitality is in survival mode': Labour tax rises and Iran war chaos have left industry on the brink as hotelier claims it 'feels like I'm working for Rachel Reeves'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:10, 9 June 2026 | Updated: 01:13, 9 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Apollo and Blackstone raise $35bn in chip financing deal for Anthropic
Transaction is one of the largest private credit fundraisings, fuelling the Claude maker’s AI growth plans
Inside the astronomical ticket prices for sporting events and concerts
The average cost on the secondary market for a ticket to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden is over $8,000. That's up from around $3,000 when they first went on sale on May 27. Joe Enoch, CBS News consumer, business and technology reporter Joe Enoch has more on the high ticket costs across the entertainment industry.
OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO
OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company