Equity markets head into Wednesday with global developments taking centre stage after crude oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade following US military strikes on Iran, reviving concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Back home, Sensex ended Tuesday 104.35 points lower at 78,180.72, while Nifty50 slipped 31.65 points to 24,398.70, with gains…
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has joined a growing group of policymakers calling for the central bank to signal that its next move may not necessarily be an interest rate cut as inflation pressures remain elevated, AFP reported.The comments come as the US economy continues to grapple with stubborn price pressures, with consumer inflation…
The Iran war has entered its fourth week and global oil markets are showing a clear split with actual fuel supply prices are rising much faster than widely tracked oil futures. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has jumped over 50% to around $112 a barrel following the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…
Maharashtra continues to remain India’s largest state economy in absolute terms, but its economic growth has been the slowest among the country’s four biggest state economies over the past four years, according to official data.The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected at Rs 42,67,771 crore in 2024-25, the highest among all states, reported…
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was assaulted by police personnel in Chattogram on Friday night while returning home from Dhaka.Nayeem was travelling in an auto-rickshaw near the Lalkhan Bazar area after arriving from Dhaka airport, according to a ESPNCricinfo report. Nayeem said police officers stopped the auto-rickshaw and behaved aggressively towards him….
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketers Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma spoke candidly about their journeys of struggle, criticism and self-belief after playing key roles in India’s triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both batters struck half-centuries in the final as India defeated New Zealand national…
The stock limit will be from Sep 1 to Nov 30 NEW DELHI: The government has imposed a stock limit on sugar for bulk consumers, including confectionery makers, soft drink manufacturers, food processing industries, sweetmeat sellers and other institutional buyers. These consumers can hold a maximum of 10 tonnes of sugar for 15 days.The stock…
An Indian-origin financier is accused of running a $100 million bank fraud scheme in California. He lived a double life of luxury, intimidation and blackmail, including hosting parties with sex workers and later using those events to pressure attendees, reports the New York Post.44-year-old Mahender Makhijani was arrested on Wednesday after armed federal agents raided…
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could become the largest initial public offering in history. The Elon Musk-led company is seeking to raise about $75 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion, a figure that would place it among the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world from day one.The…
Soha Ali Khan has spoken about her decision to reduce the number of photographs she shares of her daughter, Inaaya, on social media. The actor said the change stems from concerns about privacy and how images can be used online. Soha and her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, were previously more comfortable sharing pictures of Inaaya,…
