May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on companies to adopt work-from-home policies and reduce unnecessary travel as the Iran war continues to affect global fuel supplies and economic stability. Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, IT employee body NITES has written to the labour ministry seeking an official advisory for remote work in the IT and IT-enabled services sector. The request
May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on companies to adopt work-from-home policies and reduce unnecessary travel as the Iran war continues to affect global fuel supplies and economic stability. Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, IT employee body NITES has written to the labour ministry seeking an official advisory for remote work in the IT and IT-enabled services sector. The request
Australia is experiencing the ripple effects of a growing global fuel crisis linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning that the economic disruption could persist for months. In a rare national address, Albanese emphasized that while Australia is not directly involved in the conflict, its economic consequences are already placing pressure on households and businesses across the country. The most immediate impact has been a sharp increase in petrol and d
Australia is experiencing the ripple effects of a growing global fuel crisis linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning that the economic disruption could persist for months. In a rare national address, Albanese emphasized that while Australia is not directly involved in the conflict, its economic consequences are already placing pressure on households and businesses across the country. The most immediate impact has been a sharp increase in petrol and d
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an extended meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 1st April 2026 at 7 pm, aiming to review the ongoing situation in West Asia and its potential consequences for India’s energy security, supply chains, and overall macroeconomic stability. The meeting comes shortly after the March 22 review, where the government conducted an assessment of essential commodities like food, fertilisers, fuel, and power in light of the escalating confli
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an extended meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 1st April 2026 at 7 pm, aiming to review the ongoing situation in West Asia and its potential consequences for India’s energy security, supply chains, and overall macroeconomic stability. The meeting comes shortly after the March 22 review, where the government conducted an assessment of essential commodities like food, fertilisers, fuel, and power in light of the escalating confli
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has been hit by a major disruption after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced drastic changes to the tournament format. Due to the ongoing fuel shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, the PCB has decided to stage the matches behind closed doors and restrict the tournament to only two venues Lahore and Karachi. This decision has raised eyebrows, and social media users have mocked the league, dubbing it the Petrol Shortage League. The P
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has been hit by a major disruption after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced drastic changes to the tournament format. Due to the ongoing fuel shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, the PCB has decided to stage the matches behind closed doors and restrict the tournament to only two venues Lahore and Karachi. This decision has raised eyebrows, and social media users have mocked the league, dubbing it the Petrol Shortage League. The P
In the midst of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has caused significant global energy strain, India has begun sending 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the cross-border Friendship Pipeline. This move is part of an annual supply agreement in which India is committed to providing 180,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh each year. The first consignment arrived on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a five-year plan to address Bangladesh's worsening fuel shortage. Banglade
In the midst of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has caused significant global energy strain, India has begun sending 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the cross-border Friendship Pipeline. This move is part of an annual supply agreement in which India is committed to providing 180,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh each year. The first consignment arrived on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a five-year plan to address Bangladesh's worsening fuel shortage. Banglade