Gold price drops by Rs1,100 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs491,362 after a decline of…
Prime Minister Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to…
India’s HPCL Q4 profit rises on strong refining margins, steady fuel demand
India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by stronger refining margins and steady fuel demand. The state-run refiner logged a net profit of…
India’s TVS Motor misses quarterly profit view on higher costs
TVS Motor, India’s third-largest two-wheeler maker, reported a 31% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday but missed analysts estimates slightly as soaring raw material costs offset strong local demand…
Most Gulf markets gain with Iran ceasefire in focus ahead of Trump’s China trip
Most Gulf stock markets edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, as investors watched the fragile Middle East ceasefire and the upcoming high-stakes meeting in China between U.S. President Donald…
Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe
LOS ANGELES: Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California’s top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid,…
Conan O’Brien to host 2027 Oscars: organisers
LOS ANGELES: Comedian Conan O’Brien will return for the third straight time to host the Oscars in 2027, organizers announced Tuesday. O’Brien, 63, will preside over the 99th edition of…
Stars descend as Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood backing
PARIS: Celebrities from Demi Moore to “The Lord of the Rings” star Elijah Wood headed up the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday,…
World Cup broadcast deadlock ends up in Indian court
NEW DELHI: A standoff over World Cup broadcasting rights in India has ended up in the courts with fans fearing they won’t be able to watch football’s biggest party when…
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the…
