Latest News

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows

IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.

Early Lampard findings could come within weeks

Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.

OpenAI's Sam Altman Says AI Benefits Warrant Accepting Some Risks

Sam Altman's remarks come amid a growing debate within the AI industry over the pace of development and the risks posed by increasingly capable systems.

FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins

Ms. Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Mr. Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring

Rupee hovers near 96 as oil stays above $100 per barrel, foreign selling persists

The rupee started off on a weaker note against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices and foreign investors selling off. In response, the Reserve Bank of India is stepping in to curb volatile changes, as forex reserves dwindle. Market analysts anticipate a possible interest rate increase following the upcoming…

Taxpayer wins Rs 85.3L unexplained cash gift case

Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?

China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.

Bajaj Finance shares jump 5% after Q2 business update. Why Jefferies sees 35% upside in its top pick?

Bajaj Finance shares rose sharply on Monday after the NBFC reported 26.5% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 AUM to nearly Rs 5.85 lakh crore. Jefferies retained its Buy rating and Rs 1,280 target price, implying 35% upside, and reaffirmed Bajaj Finance as a top pick, citing strong AUM growth.

How rising US bond yields and dollar recovery is weighing on gold

Gold is facing renewed selling pressure after the US Fed’s rate hike, with higher Treasury yields and a stronger dollar reducing the appeal of the non-yielding asset. The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed towards 5.25%, while the Dollar Index moved above 101, outweighing support from geopolitical uncertainty.

FM Sitharaman hails India-EU trade deal at Munich Leaders Meeting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the proposed Indo-U.S. trade agreement “has been a hard and very rigorously negotiated agreement”

Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges

Pacific island nation’s leader says 2007 video showing him saying 'Heil Hitler' does not reflect his beliefs.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff

Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a run-off after Bolsonaro and Lula both fell short of the 50% needed to win

Tamil Nadu bypolls: Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituency profiles, candidates, key facts

Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for bypolls on October 6, 2026, following the resignation of AIADMK legislators Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, respectively.

West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry bypolls: Constituencies, candidates, result date and more

Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry, West Bengal and Assam are heading for bypolls. Here’s all you need to know.

'Want to see who modified Form 6': SC refuses to pass interim order to suspend CEC

The Supreme Court refused to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations regarding unilateral decisions. Petitioners challenge decisions made without approval from other commissioners, citing possible violations of electoral regulations. Kumar's modifications to the voter registration process…

Flavio Bolsonaro: Brazil's Political Heir In His Father's Shadow

The 45-year-old senator was little known nationally before his jailed father anointed him as his political heir, and he had never expressed ambition to follow in his footsteps.

HDFC Bank, YES Bank, AU SFB: Bank stocks jump; Bank Nifty up over 1% - Q2 business updates, share price rally explained

Nifty Bank jumped 1.4% in morning trade to an intraday high of 55,192.65, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, YES Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank among top gainers. Some of them, however, slipped into the red as the day progressed due to profit booking.

Canada ‘looking forward’ to seal trade deal with India as fifth CEPA round begins

India and Canada are gearing up for the fifth session of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which will take place in Ottawa. The objective is to wrap up the trade deal by late 2026, with priority given to collaboration in sectors like energy, critical minerals, aerospace, and artificial…