Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100…

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Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed that…

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India workplace trends: Disengagement surges as ‘quiet quitting’ spreads, what’s driving employees disconnect

Workplace trends are shifting from “quiet quitting” to “job hugging”, with employee engagement declining globally and sharply in South Asia particularly India, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, as reported ET.Released on Wednesday, the report analysed employee mood and well-being across 160 countries and found that engagement has declined for the…

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India’s high growth, low inflation story at risk! RBI flags 5 adverse impacts from US-Iran war; how resilient is the economy?

RBI’s message is clear: the initial supply shock can potentially transform into a demand shock. (AI image) The US-Iran war has caused major disruptions for global markets and economies, and India as the world’s fifth largest economy is not immune to the shock. Heavily dependent on imports to meet its crude needs, a rise in…

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