Sanjeev Kumar 
The moment word got out that the United States and Iran had struck a deal, oil markets moved fast. Brent crude fell 3.9% to $84 a barrel on Sunday, while US crude dropped 4.8% to around $81 a barrel, according to CNN. The declines came within hours of President Trump announcing on Truth Social that … Read more
(June 15, 2026): Gold prices surged as much as 1.75 percent and opened at Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams. gained over 2 percent on Monday after US and Iran officials said they had reached an initial agreement to end the war, pushing oil prices lower and easing concerns about inflation and higher interest rates. … Read more
One of the hardest hit industries as a result of the West Asia war has been the shipping and logistics sector. Freight rates jumped as much as 130 percent to 270 percent on certain key routes and transit times and routes also witnessed massive disruption. The shipping and logistics sector witnessed the highest operatonal disruption … Read more
After the US-Iran peace deal was announced, Timesnownews.com spoke to Past Chairman and Advisor of Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) Shankar Shinde, given below is an excerpt of the exclusive conversation. Q. What will be the impact of the Strait of Hormuz reopening on freight rates and shipping markets? A. The reopening and normalisation of traffic … Read more
The United States (US) and Iran are set to finalising a peace deal on June 19 in Switzerland, bringing sigh of relief to markets globally. India’s stock markets have begin to show the positive response to the development as Sensex gained over 1100 points to begin the day. Reacting to the positive news on the … Read more
India’s merchandise exports rose 18 per cent to $45.2 billion while imports grow 20.62 per cent to $73.41 billion in May, according to the commerce ministry data. The total trade deficit was recorded at $28.21 billion. India’s merchandise exports rose to $88.91 billion during April-May 2026-27, marking a 16.09 per cent growth over the corresponding … Read more
The advance booking window for Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna’s has opened. Directed by Homi Adajania, the film follows a complex relationship between Kunal, Ally and Diya as they navigate friendship and love. Cocktail 2 releases in theatres on June 19. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with an ‘A’ … Read more
Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor have teamed up for the first time in Cocktail 2. The Homi Adajania directorial, which also stars Kriti Sanon, is all set to hit theatres this Friday, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. On Sunday, hosted an Ask Me Anything session on Instagram and answered several questions from her followers. Many … Read more
Ever since South Korean actress Hong Yi-Seol denied reports of dating her fellow My Royal Nemesis co-star Heo Nam-Jun, intrigue has soared around Hong. Following the success of their drama, that’s been lauded for its unique plot, interesting casting and performances, social media users and fan communities have turned eagle-eyed to know more about the … Read more
Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s dating rumours have been making headlines since a really long time. The duo are trending again after the actor shared a sweet birthday post for his rumoured girlfriend on social media. While neither star has confirmed the dating rumours that have been circulating for months, Kartik’s latest gesture has only added … Read more