‘Creating false narrative’: Oil ministry reacts to ‘fear mongering’ on 20% ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles; Here’s what it said

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday strongly rejected what it calls “fear-mongering” over the performance and safety of E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, saying claims of drastic fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues are “misplaced” and “creating a false narrative.”In a detailed press release on Tuesday, the…

Read More

US stocks today: Wall Street nears record high after lower than expected inflation; Dow jumps 400 points, Nasdaq gains 0.99%

Wall Street charged towards record highs on Tuesday after fresh data showed inflation across the United States was slightly cooler than economists prediction, fuelling hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in September.The S&P 500 climbed 0.85% or 54 points, looking set to surpass its all-time high reached just two weeks ago. The…

Read More

No upper hand for US? Why Donald Trump has extended tariff truce with China for another 90 days – explained

Experts believe Trump has not been able to effectively influence China with his trade war tactics. (AI image) US President Trump has extended the trade ceasefire with China by an additional 90 days, temporarily averting a potential economic confrontation between the world’s largest economies. Trump said he has been “dealing very nicely with China” as…

Read More

India’s first hydrogen-powered train is ready! Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares sneak peek – watch video

India has taken a significant step towards eco-friendly transportation with hydrogen-powered trains. Indian Railways is set to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train! Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday shared a video post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) showcasing a glimpse of the first hydrogen-powered train in India.India has taken a significant step towards…

Read More

‘They’ve been dealing quite nicely’: US extends China tariff truce by 90 days; Trump-Xi summit on cards?

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order extending a trade truce with China for another three months, averting the immediate threat of escalating tariffs and export controls that have rattled global markets. The pause, now set to last until November 10, gives Washington…

Read More

Markets watch: Japan’s Nikkei reaches record high, Asian stocks rise; crude gains as US-China tariff truce lifts sentiment

Asian stocks mostly gained on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 (.N225) hitting a fresh all-time record high after US President Donald Trump extended a tariff truce with China for another 90 days, a move that eased trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies and steadied oil prices. The Nikkei jumped as much as 2.8…

Read More

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed on August 12, 2025? Here’s the outlook

Gold price prediction: Gold is still caught in its nearly 12-week-old range of $3,250-$3,450. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are stuck in a range despite spurts of positive upside. Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan shares his views on gold price outlook and what levels…

Read More