EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian arm of UAE-based shipping company takes a hit; Indian-origin captain of crude oil tanker faces sanctions

The scope of these sanctions is limited to EU territories, citizens, and organisations. India on its part continues to reject unilateral sanctions imposed by other nations. (AI image) EU’s sanctions on Russia oil have hit an Indian branch of a UAE-based firm. Intershipping Services Hub Private Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based company, has…

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Low insurance costs, affordable treatment and medicines drawing NRIs to India

While treatment costs in India are low, so are the medical insurance premiums. (AI image) New Delhi: Low medical insurance premiums, affordable treatment costs and high quality healthcare facilities at private hospitals are making NRIs turn to India for medical treatment, according to a report by Policybazaar. The insurance aggregator noted that the share of…

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US markets today: S&P 500 & Nasdaq hold near records as AI stocks shine, Intel tumbles, global markets eye trade talks

Wall Street edged higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovering near all-time highs, as investors braced for a packed week of corporate earnings, macroeconomic data and high-stakes trade deadlines.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trade after closing at a record 6,363.35 in the previous session, marking its fourth weekly gain…

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Grief, boardroom and the game of succession: Inside family feud tearing through Sona Comstar after Sunjay Kapur’s death

Image credit: Priya Sachdev Kapur’s Insta account In a high-stakes corporate drama riddled with grief, suspicion, and boardroom intrigue, Sona Comstar held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25 – brushing aside an emotional plea from Rani Kapur, mother of Sunjay Kapur, to delay the proceedings. What unfolded wasn’t just a shareholder meeting, but…

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