The rupee appreciated by 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third consecutive session of gains, amid improving global sentiment over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.According to news agency PTI, the rupee strengthened as optimism grew around easing tensions in West Asia and…
For generations, people have argued over whether money can truly make life happier. Some believe happiness comes from relationships, purpose and health rather than wealth, while others point out that financial security can remove many of the pressures that dominate everyday life. That debate returned to the spotlight after Bill Gates made candid remarks about…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is willing to listen to concerns raised by stock market investors regarding the taxation framework for Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG).Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the TEXPROCIL Export Awards event, Sitharaman said the Centre remains open to suggestions from…
In today’s fast-scoring T20 cricket, batters are happy to get runs in any manner possible. While cleanly-timed drives and big sixes remain the most pleasing shots for batters, the aggressive nature of the format often forces players into false shots. Yet, some batters have managed to combine attacking cricket with remarkable control.KL Rahul has been…
Mother Parveen Rani and son Tushar Kumar become mayors in UK as Indian-origin family makes history (Photo courtesy: LinkedIn) When Sunil Dahiya packed up his life in Rohtak and flew to the UK with his wife Parveen and two young sons in 2013, there was no grand plan. “We had not come with any specific…
Alfred Molina, best known for his villainous role in the original Spider-Man 2 franchise, has recently taken on a wide range of roles. The veteran actor recently appeared in The Boroughs and Remarkably Bright Creatures, and has been enjoying a strong run in recent years. Here’s a look at the actor’s net worth and the…
The government on Monday said it is closely monitoring fuel supplies across the country and taking immediate corrective measures to prevent shortages, amid panic buying and dryouts reported at petrol pumps in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, said India has sufficient stocks…
Peel Police in Canada announced that they busted a major international extortion gang and charged 17 non-Canadians. The Peel Regional Police Monday announced they have taken down a violent international extortion ring linked to a group called ‘For Brothers’ and 17 men have been arrested and charged. None of them is Canadian and the list…
Goldman Sachs has a neutral rating on ITC with the target price maintained at Rs 330. Analysts said the company’s Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) earnings numbers are not comparable on a yearly basis (YoY) due to cigarette tax structure change. They expected peak earnings impact from cigarette tax hike in Q1FY27. They estimate cigarette volume decline…
Despite ending their IPL 2026 campaign with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Sunday, Delhi Capitals once again finished outside the playoffs. DC ended sixth in the table with seven wins and seven defeats, extending their playoff drought to five straight seasons. It was also the second consecutive season in which…
