Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as ‘advisory’
New Delhi: Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code....
Stock market holiday on May 1: Are NSE, BSE, MCX open on Maharashtra Day?
Indian markets are set for a shortened trading week, with the NSE and BSE remaining closed on Friday, May 1, for...
How two months of war in West Asia hit global markets and the economy
Two months after the US-Israel war with Iran began on February 28, the human and fiscal costs are already substantial. The death toll...
US stock markets today (April 30, 2026): Dow jumps 400 points as earnings cheer offsets oil swings; Alphabet rallies, Meta tumbles
US markets traded mixed on Thursday as strong corporate earnings helped Wall Street stay near record highs despite sharp swings in...
Proposed increase in EPF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 – What does it mean for employees?
For millions of salaried employees and the organisations that employ them, the proposed increase represents a shift towards social security. (AI image)...
US economy grows 2% in Q1 after shutdown rebound; Iran war adds fresh uncertainty
The US economy grew at an annualised pace of 2 per cent in the January-March quarter recovering from the drag caused...
