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What to Do When Home Loan Interest Rates Go Up

India, March 24 -- When home loan interest rates start climbing, anyone with a floating-rate loan feels the pinch. Basically, if the Reserve Bank of India hikes its repo rate-the rate it sets for bank... Read More


Me and the Ayatollah? Donald Trump floats US-Iran plan to run Strait of Hormuz together

India, March 24 -- US President Donald Trump said the strategic Strait of Hormuz-a vital global oil corridor disrupted by the Middle East conflict-could reopen soon if talks with Iran succeed, even su... Read More


Why Pakistan is racing to broker US-Iran peace as war risks spillover

India, March 24 -- As back-channel contacts reopen between the United States and Iran to ease a four-week conflict, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected diplomatic actor. Islamabad has moved swiftly... Read More


Uzbekistan sees rise in tourist arrivals, strengthens position as a safe destination

India, March 24 -- Uzbekistan recorded steady growth in tourism in 2025, welcoming nearly 12 million foreign visitors-an increase of 16% compared to the previous year. Tourism revenue also saw a sign... Read More


Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy crisis, Middle East conflict

India, March 24 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on energy security ... Read More


Trump calls Modi as Hormuz crisis deepens, both stress keeping key oil route open

India, March 24 -- US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial conversation as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with both leaders underlining the importanc... Read More


Bharat Petroleum assures uninterrupted fuel, LPG supply across Bengal; urges public to avoid panic buying

India, March 24 -- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Monday assured citizens across West Bengal that there is no shortage of essential fuels, including petrol, diesel, CNG, and domestic L... Read More


'Do ED officers lose rights when on duty?' Supreme Court grills Mamata govt over I-PAC raid row

New Delhi/IBNS, March 24 -- The Supreme Court of India has raised pointed questions to the West Bengal government during a hearing on alleged interference in Enforcement Directorate (ED) operations li... Read More


China: Seven stolen dogs escape from thieves, travel 17 km to return home

India, March 24 -- Seven stolen dogs in China's Changchun made a daring escape from meat traders and travelled nearly 17 kilometres together along a busy highway, according to media reports. A heartw... Read More


Openly gay Green Party politician Dominik Krause elected as Munich Mayor, kisses fiancee to celebrate win

India, March 24 -- Germany's Munich witnessed an unconventional and historic celebration as Green Party politician Dominik Krause, who is openly gay, marked his mayoral victory by kissing his fiance, ... Read More