New Delhi: Targeted ‘congestion pricing’ in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic volume, raise speeds and cut emissions, as seen internationally, according to Economic Survey 2025-26. It has highlighted how such steps have helped authorities in Singapore and London address congestion.Though efforts have been made since 2009 to propose charging…
A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives. Source link
The intent around the proposed Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 marks a significant move as it aims to align India’s regulatory framework with contemporary realities. (AI image) By Susheel KumarIndian agriculture stands at an important inflection point. On the one hand, the country speaks with confidence of becoming a global food powerhouse, a trusted supplier to…
He seemed to know everyone at the Holy See, and it showed in his reporting for the National Catholic Reporter and his website, Crux, though some said he grew too close to his sources. Source link
Patrick James, who was earlier ousted from the beleaguered auto-parts maker, is accused by federal prosecutors of faking invoices and lying about hidden debt for years. Source link
Microsoft led a pullback on Wall Street on Thursday, with US stocks retreating from record levels after the tech heavyweight logged its steepest single-day fall in years, weighing on broader market sentiment. While gold prices also reversed sharply after a blistering run, reflecting a broader cooling of risk appetite across global markets.Microsoft sank 12.3% despite…
“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle. Source link
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the global trade outlook.Interacting with media during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in…
A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers. Source link
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea. Source link
