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5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colo...
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADRThe report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional partie...
NCPI's new avatar faces EC test; must inform, attest all changesTrinamool Congress rebels have reportedly merged with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India. This obscure party, registered in West Bengal...
From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPIThe Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty disside...
As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...
Govt leaving no stone unturned to make farmers' lives easier: Prime Minister ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi states farmers are vital for India's food security. The government is actively working to improve farmers' liv...
US inflation hits three-year high at 4.2% in May amid high energy pricesAmerica's consumer prices surged in May, reaching their highest in three years. This jump, fueled by rising gasoline costs due to Middle Ea...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demandIndia's economic growth is projected to have eased to 7.2% in Q1 2026, as weaker external demand and industrial activity tempered strong go...
US Stock Market: Jobs data, AI earnings to test Wall Street rally amid inflation risks loomInvestors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report and Broadcom's earnings this week amid concerns that persistent inflation and potential...
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs report on tap for soaring US stocks as rate path, bond yields eyed as risksIndian markets are watching US economic indicators next week. Investors are concerned about rising inflation and potential interest rate hi...
RBI’s currency printing cost falls 23.5% in FY26 despite rise in cash circulationReserve Bank of India's spending on printing money dropped significantly. This happened even as the total value of currency in circulation ...
US Stock Market: US growth revised lower; inflation remains elevatedThe US first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to 1.6%, indicating a slowdown driven by weaker consumer spending and inventory investment...
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt's crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's crop loan waiver. He calls it a deception to dive...
RBI declares record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to cushion war shockThe Reserve Bank of India announced a record surplus transfer to the government for FY26, though it falls short of budget estimates. This s...
BJP’s metro ride a photo-op, will they use public transport daily, asks ShivakumarDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenged BJP leaders to use public transport daily, not just for photo opportunities. He highlighted ...
'Very serious': Kiren Rijiju asks Rahul Gandhi to disclose details of his foreign travelsUnion minister Kiren Rijiju has called questions surrounding Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and their funding very serious. He urged the Cong...