Three-year collaboration to broaden access to economic research through the What Economists Really Do webinar series LONDON, 29 JUNE 2026 – EBC Financial Group (EBC) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford for a further three years, extending a collaboration that helps bring economic research to wider public audiences around the world. As part of the renewed partnership, EBC…
India values Seychelles ties as trusted partner: PM Modi at National Day event
Pic Credit: https://x.com/PMOIndia June 29: India is proud to stand as a trusted friend and reliable development partner of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while attending the country’s National Day celebrations. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple areas of shared interest. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister highlighted the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and maritime links…
India’s energy resilience helps blunt impact of West Asia tensions
June 29: India’s steadily built energy infrastructure over the past decade has helped the country absorb external shocks arising from recent tensions in West Asia, ensuring stability in fuel supply and shielding consumers from sharp price volatility. Despite fluctuations in global crude oil markets triggered by geopolitical uncertainty, India managed to maintain steady availability of petroleum products across domestic markets. This stability was supported by…
Omaxe Announces Dedicated Hospitality Vertical with Rs. 6,200 Crore Investment
New Delhi, June 29: Omaxe, one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced its dedicated hospitality business vertical with plans to develop 19 hotels spread over nearly 5 million sq. ft. across five states in the next 4-5 years. The company proposes to invest approximately Rs. 6,200 crore over the next 4–5 years, subject to project-specific, regulatory, and other necessary approvals, as well as market conditions, to develop hospitality assets across high-growth urban centres, pilgrimage destinations, and transit corridors.…
AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium Expand Long-Term Partnership Through New AED 84 Million Infrastructure Development at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest premium aluminium producer in the world, have signed an agreement to enhance EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port. As part of their longstanding strategic partnership, AD Ports Group and EGA will jointly invest AED 84…
Precious metals slip as global sentiment weighs on prices
June 29: Gold and silver prices traded lower in the domestic market on Monday, reflecting weakness in international bullion markets as improved global risk sentiment and a firmer U.S. dollar reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors also remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. International gold prices came under pressure as easing geopolitical…
India reclaims fifth-largest equity market
June 29: India’s equity market has regained its position as the world’s fifth-largest by market capitalisation, with the combined value of listed companies exceeding $5 trillion. The milestone reflects improving investor sentiment, supported by sustained domestic investment, resilient corporate performance, and a recovery in benchmark stock indices. The rise in market value has been driven by broad-based gains across sectors, helping Indian equities recover from…
Indian markets open flat as investors track U.S.-Iran developments
June 29: Indian benchmark equity indices opened nearly flat on Monday as investors monitored developments in U.S.-Iran relations and evaluated their potential impact on crude oil prices and global market sentiment. The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex traded with marginal gains in early trading, reflecting a cautious approach among investors. While concerns over geopolitical tensions have eased somewhat, uncertainty continues to keep market participants…
Arman Hussain’s 63 and Aayan Siddiqui’s four-for seal big Day 4 wins
June 29: Day 4 of the Krishna Apra Future Star Under-15 Championship belonged to the bowlers. Both chasing sides were knocked over inside fourteen overs, and the two winning margins finished a single run apart, with Karim Capital Chargers and Meerut Spartans each sealing an emphatic result. Arman Hussain’s unbeaten 63 powers Karim Capital Chargers past Jayco Panthers Karim Capital Chargers set up the win…
ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Member Achievements at Annual Conference
Honors and Awards recipients recognized for outstanding leadership, service and contributions to the HVAC&R industry ATLANTA (June 28, 2026) – ASHRAE recognized outstanding member achievements during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, honoring individuals whose leadership, service and technical excellence have advanced the Society and the built environment. Through the ASHRAE Honors and Awards program, recipients were recognized for their contributions to innovation, sustainability, research, education and the…