The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Rupee hits two-month low on outflows, investors await RBI outcome with hike priced inThe Indian rupee fell to its lowest point in over two months due to equity outflows. Traders are focusing on the Reserve Bank of India’s up...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before electionResidents in northern Israel are reassessing their political support for Prime Minister Netanyahu as elections approach. Many former suppor...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
PTC shares soar nearly 34% after Schneider Electric agrees to $22.6 billion buyoutIn a strategic move, Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion in cash. The acquisition reflects ongoing shifts in the...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
In 1981, an investor put $1,000 into Home Depot at its IPO; 45 years later, the stake was worth more than $9.57 millionA $1,000 Home Depot investment at its 1981 IPO would have grown into more than $9.57 million by January 2026, before dividends. The journey...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Schneider Electric to buy US software firm PTC for $22.6 billionFrench energy and software group Schneider Electric said Monday that it would buy PTC, a US-based maker of software for industrial clients,...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Rs 85.3 lakh cash gifts from relatives deposited in bank trigger unexplained deposit income tax notice; taxpayer contests and wins case in ITAT ChennaiMr Amirtharaj from Thygarayanagar, got Rs 85.03 lakh cash gifts from his sister’s husband, uncle and other relatives, he deposited this cas...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Brother-in-law caught with Rs 4.34 lakh worth of foreign currency; income tax officer sends notice; he wins case in ITAT Delhi with help from sister-in-lawA brother-in-law got into trouble when he was found with Rs 4.34 lakh in foreign currency. A tax officer sent him a notice about it. But, t...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Social security check USD 5,000: When will U.S. citizens receive Trump Dividend?White House published details outlining Donald Trump's plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will ob...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territor...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Why is Trump redirecting $2 billion into $90 Medicare checks, and who qualifies for the payment?President Donald Trump has announced one-time $90 payments for more than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees. The White House says the mon...
03 Oct, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
The nickel still costs more to make than its face value; the U.S. Mint shipped about 600 million in 2025 at 13.31 cents eachFor the past twenty years, the production of nickels has been unprofitable, with costs surpassing their actual value. Increasing metal pric...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Bypolls: CPI (M), backing TVK-led regime from outside, alleges 'cash for votes' by Vijay's partyCPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam has raised serious allegations against the ruling party TVK, claiming they are engaging in monetary indu...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
US waives rights curbs on Egypt military aid over Iran war role, clears $320 mn fundsThe US State Department waived human rights conditions for Egypt's military aid of over $300 million. This decision aligns with Egypt's sup...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Medicine shop owner deposits Rs 2.47 crore cash in bank account, gets income tax notice for unexplained cash; wins case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonMr Kumar, a medicine shop owner had deposited Rs 2.47 crore cash in his bank account during demonetisation period, he got an unexplained ca...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST