Canada bets big on India’s growth by crucial $2.6 billion Uranium deal

IANS | March 3, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Recently concluded $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement of Canada with India strengthens Ottawa’s economic ties in the Indo‑Pacific, uses India's sheer "scale of industrial growth" and helps reduce reliance on US as a single market, a report has said.

India's white-collar job market logs 12 pc jump in Feb

IANS | March 3, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s white-collar job market witnessed its strongest February performance in recent years, registering a 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase to 3,233 from 2,890 in year-ago period (February 2025), according to a report released on Tuesday.

Iran war: Crude steadies after sharp spike amid supply chain crisis

IANS | March 3, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Crude oil traded about 1 per cent higher on on Tuesday, showing signs of a temporary steading following over 10 per cent surge in previous session amid escalating conflict in West Asia and concerns about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.