The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…

Ram temple donation ‘theft’ row: Simple case of crime, don’t politicise it, says SC NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case should not be politicised, observing that it was ‘a simple case of commission of crime’ and that the court’s role was only to ensure a proper…

NEW DELHI: The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in its July 15 order has held Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) liable for selling an underweight Surf Excel detergent pouch. However, while hearing HUL’s appeal against a 2023 district commission order, the state commission reduced the compensation awarded to the consumer.Surf Excel underweight complaint: How the…

PDP leader Iltija Mufti (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: As the ruling National Conference (NC) staged a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday dismissed the demonstration as a “lacklustre and deliberately understated one-day event.“She argued that had the protest been held…