Oman, UAE Set for Crucial League 2 Clash in Kirtipur as Table Dynamics Heat Up
Both sides enter Match 102 with contrasting recent fortunes; Oman eye consolidation at third spot while UAE look to salvage pride from bottom-placed campaign.
Apple’s iPhone Becomes India’s Top Single-Branded Export at ₹2 Lakh Cr
Driven by the PLI scheme, Apple’s iPhone exports from India have surpassed the monumental ₹2 lakh crore mark in FY26, eclipsing traditional sectors like diesel and diamonds. The tech giant now accounts for a staggering 75% of the nation's total smartphone exports.
Crypto Market Recovers Amid Global Tensions; Dogecoin Only Weekly Gainer
Amid escalating geo-political tensions between Iran and the United States, the global crypto market cap rose 1.14% in the last 24 hours. While top assets remain green today, Dogecoin stands out as the sole performer maintaining growth on a weekly basis.
US Crypto Bill: Coinbase-Bank Deal on Stablecoin Yields Ends Policy Deadlock
Following a prolonged deadlock over stablecoin rewards, a crucial compromise between major US banks and crypto exchanges like Coinbase has been reached. This breakthrough on yield provisions is expected to pave the way for the long-awaited crypto market structure legislation in the Senate.
Asian Markets Rebound on Strong Corporate Earnings and Easing Oil Pressure
Asian share markets witnessed a wave of relief on Friday as the pace of decline in oil prices slowed, strong quarterly earnings from major technology companies boosted investor sentiment in tech stocks, and Japan intervened in the currency market to support the yen for the first time in two years.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked by Up to ₹998.5 from May 1, Hotel Meals Likely to Get Costlier
Starting today, 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have become more expensive across major cities, with prices rising by nearly ₹1,000. The hike is expected to increase the cost of food in hotels and restaurants, while domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinders and retail petrol-diesel prices remain unchanged.
Indian Economy faces new risks: West Asia conflict, inflation, and weather hurdles
The Union Finance Ministry’s latest monthly economic review identifies the ongoing West Asia conflict and potential El Niño-induced monsoon deficiencies as critical threats to India’s macroeconomic stability, trade, and financial flows in the current fiscal year.
India Eyes 100% Ethanol Fuel Push Amid Rising Global Energy Crisis: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stresses urgent need for energy self-reliance as West Asia tensions disrupt oil supply chains, highlights ethanol blending, green hydrogen, and alternative fuels as key to India’s sustainable mobility future
RBI Holds Rates Steady as West Asia Tensions Trigger Inflation Concerns
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of India’s April policy meeting reveal growing worries over rising crude oil prices, supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, prompting policymakers to maintain a cautious stance despite strong domestic demand.
DA Hike: Central Government Increases Dearness Allowance by 2% to 60%
The Union Cabinet has officially approved a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance for central government employees. This revision, effective from January 1, 2026, will also raise Dearness Relief for pensioners.
