US homebuilder confidence hits 14-year low as costs soar US homebuilder confidence fell to its lowest level in more than 14 years in October, with rising mortgage rates, expensive construction materials and labour shortages weighing on the housing market, according to a survey released on Monday.The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved higher minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum receiving the steepest increases.The government said the revised MSPs are aimed at ensuring remunerative prices for farmers while continuing its policy of fixing support…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) compete during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could complete one of the most remarkable transfers of the summer after his outstanding performances…
Iran faces mounting financial pressure as US officials report $25 billion in lost oil revenue, $350 million in crypto frozen and militias sending funds back to the IRGC Iran is facing mounting financial pressure after nine months of war, with a US naval blockade costing it $25 billion in lost oil revenue and $350 million…
Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will look to extend their unbeaten run in T20I series in New Zealand as they begin a five-match rubber against the hosts on Thursday. The visitors, despite having limited time to rest, acclimatise and train after their arrival, will rely on their batting strength to take…
China issues red alert as Typhoon Dolphin approaches. (Photo: ANI) More than a million people were evacuated across eastern China, including Shanghai, after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday, bringing transport services across the region to a halt and raising fears of flooding and landslides.Dolphin first struck Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at 5.30pm local time,…
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s run to a historic bronze medal at the BWF World Championships was no accident. It was the result of six weeks of targeted work, tactical tweaks and an unwavering emphasis on patience, said chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Saturday.The…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation, urging the team management to allow the veteran opener to continue playing for as long as he wants following his historic century at Lord’s.Rohit silenced his…
‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 1: Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film opens strong; earns Rs 41 Cr India Net Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has made an impressive start at the box office. The actor’s final theatrical release opened to strong numbers across India and overseas.According to early estimates by Sacnilk, ‘Jana Nayagan’ earned Rs 41…
MUMBAI: As the global markets enter the fourth week of the war in West Asia, in the domestic market oil & gas, banking and auto stocks are expected to be the main focus of Dalal Street investors in the new but truncated trading week. During the first three weeks, as crude oil prices jumped about…
