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Southwest Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative labor agreement after three-and-a-half years of negotiations, the last of the four major airlines to reach a deal with pilots

The tide turned against inflation

One of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack in the rural community where it was banned for a dozen years for polluting the water supply

An Australian court has ordered Airbnb to pay a 15 million Australian dollar ($10 million) fine, and the accommodation rental company could pay as much again in compensating customers who had been unaware they were being charged in U.S. rather than Aus...

India aims to elevate its road infrastructure to match that of the US within the next five years, said Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. As part of a comprehensive strategy, the government seeks to alleviate metro congestion, significantly reduce travel time, and minimise road accidents, he said. In the preceding nine years, his ministry has allocated projects exceeding Rs 50 lakh crore and has streamlined the contract approval process by refining existing policies.

BEIJING — Tesla cut prices for its electric cars in China by more than BYD did for its flagship Han sedan, according to analysis Wednesday from U.S.-based firm JL Warren Capital.

Ford Motor Co. has scrapped plans to sell its Tamil Nadu plant to the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, The Economic Times reported citing sources. This plant is Ford's only remaining factory in India, and the deal being called off has given rise to suspicions that the American auto giant may be considering starting afresh in the world's third-largest auto market.

Also Read: Rupee appreciates 4 paise to trade at 83.14 against the US dollar It expects second-quarter revenues to be lower than the preceding three-month period, projecting a range of $15.40 billion to $16 billion or negative 2% to 2% in local currency. However, it maintained its full-year revenue growth guidance in the range of 2% to 5% in local currency.

Messari CEO Ryan Selkis has likened Bitcoin (BTC) to the unstoppable “Godzilla of finance,” emphasizing its enduring position as the leader in the crypto market. 

Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest sold another 34,261 Coinbase shares worth $5.5 million on Tuesday as the price of the largest US-based crypto exchange’s shares topped $160, witnessing over 107% rise since early November.

Narendra Modi in an interview on Wednesday raised concerns of extremists engaging in violence and intimidation overseas under the guise of freedom of expression while saying that the country is committed to the rule of law. In an interview with The Financial Times, PM Modi responded to allegations of India's plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States, saying that he will 'look into any evidence' pertaining to the incident. «If someone gives us any information, we would definitely look into it. If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it.

It’s been almost a month since news broke of an alleged plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States, with possible Indian involvement. In the weeks since, India and the US have scrambled to minimise damage to their relationship. Mint takes a look at how the two countries have responded and the impact on India-US relations.

Financial Times, PM Modi said, "If someone gives us any information, we would definitely look into it". The Prime Minister added, "If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it. Our commitment is to the rule of law".

(Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here!) “Pull back attempts were capped near 83.19, a pivot that had remained potent for most of this month. Upswings now stand to challenge 83.27 and it would require a slippage past 83.09 to initiate declines again," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Indian rupee inched up on Wednesday, supported by strength in some of its Asian peers, but gains on the local unit are likely to be limited on dollar buying interest from local oil companies and importers. The rupee was at 83.15 against the U.S. dollar as of 10:15 a.m.

diamond trade is witnessing early signs of recovery as US consumers have started buying solitaires of more than one carat, helping revive the market which accounts for more than half of India’s diamond exports. “Natural diamond jewellery sales were up 5.1% by units and 4.7% by revenue in November, when holiday purchases picked up in the US. Loose diamond unit sales rose 16% in November on a year-on-year basis," said Vipul Shah, chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Demand for diamonds in the US had almost halved in the past few months as the world’s largest economy grappled with recessionary pressure. India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds in the April-November period stood at $11,063.62 million, down 27.95% year-on-year. “But since Christmas and New Year are big events in the US, the purchase of diamonds has gone up.

India nor the US were behind the cash-strapped country's miseries but "we shot ourselves in our own foot", indirectly referring to the powerful military establishment for its woes. During a conversation with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket aspirants here, the party supremo, who is eying to become prime minister for a record fourth time, pointed out that he was ousted from power three times in 1993, 1999 and 2017. “Today where Pakistan has reached (in terms of the state of the economy) this is not done by India, the US or even Afghanistan.

Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to exit the GOP primary ballot in Colorado following the state Supreme Court's ruling that ousted former President Donald Trump from the ballot. The recent ruling by a court comprising justices appointed by Democratic governors signifies a historic moment, as it marks the first instance in history where Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been applied to disqualify a presidential candidate, as reported by AP.

Donald Trump disqualified from 2024 ballot in Colorado, says court "A majority of the court holds that former President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution," the court wrote. Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws from Colorado ballot following Donald Trump's removal It is the first time in history that the court used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to disqualify a presidential candidate. However, the Colorado court stayed the decision to allow Donald Trump to appeal, which his campaign said he plans to do.

₹549.78 crore, which is a complete offer for sale. The IPO garnered a decent response from investors on the first day, achieving an overall subscription rate of 2.08 times.

Temples across the US are preparing week-long celebrations in North America to commemorate the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 next year, a top official representing these temples has said. «It's our fortune and blessings to us that we are part of this phenomenon and the temple of our dreams is getting materialised after centuries of wait and struggle. Everyone's emotions in the US and Canada are very high. Shraddha (devotion) is built up and everyone is eagerly waiting to receive Bhagwan Shri Ram in his mandir,» Tejal Shah from the Hindu Mandirs Empowerment Council (HMEC) told.