This is the best Google Pay feature you're not using in India

  • Google Pay's Tap to Pay feature lets you add your debit and credit cards issued in India, and it makes paying at retail stores that much more convenient..

Самый опасный медведь в мире сбил двух подростков с мотоцикла и растерзал сиденье

  • В Индии крупный медведь-губач сбил двух подростков с мотоцикла в штате Карнатака. Об этом пишет The Times of India.

How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

  • Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran..

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

  • More than 11.5 million documents were released in what was considered one of the biggest data leaks ever..

Realme 16 5G is now available in India

  • Realme has officially launched the Realme 16 5G in India, with open sales set to begin on April 6. The device was initially introduced in select global markets back in January and now joins the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ in the country. The Realme 16 5….

Oppo F33 and F33 Pro tipped to launch this month

  • Oppo is expected to launch the F33 series in India this month, according to a new report. The lineup is said to include the Oppo F33 and F33 Pro. Notably, the company introduced the F31 series in the country in September last year. Citing industry sources, t….

Toronto weigh up deal for on-loan Rangers midfielder - gossip

  • MLS loan could become permanent for Ibrox midfielder as big clubs eye Sweden defender who could not break through at Celtic..

“Raise Has A Different Meaning Now”: 69 Workplace Photos That Show Why No One Wants To Work Anymore (New Pics)

  • The majority of people aren’t thrilled to get out of bed and go to work in the morning. But even if you don’t love your job, you should still feel safe and appreciated there. Otherwise, it might be time to start calling out your employer online. And that’s ju….

How Fab 5 Freddy projected hip-hop to the world

  • On the heels of a new memoir sharing the recipes of a rich cultural life, rap's first tour guide talks aging with the culture, seeing its influence all over, Basquiat's lasting legacy and gatekeeping..

Weather update today: Cloudy skies and dust storms hit Delhi; thunderstorms, rainfall expected across North India

  • Saturday is likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds, adding to the unsettled weather in the region..

Gold Rate Today, April 3: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

  • Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: Data shows 24-carat gold (99.9% purity) is priced at Rs 14,896 per gram, while 22-carat gold stands at Rs 13,654 per gram. The rate for 18-carat gold is Rs 11,172 per gr….

Calcutta High Court orders cutting rent from employee’s gratuity for overstay in official quarters post retirement

  • The Calcutta High Court was hearing the appeal of the Eastern Coalfields Limited, challenging the previous order of release of employee’s gratuity despite the illegal stay in the official quarter..

What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 6 on CBS and Paramount+?

  • Kayce is still learning more about ex-wife Monica after her death. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 6 hit CBS and Paramount+?.

IKEA AI Customer Service Story Goes Viral Because The Company Reskilled Staff Instead of Laying Off Employees

  • On March 31st, 2026, Brian Solis posted the following on X. IKEA deployed an AI chatbot named Billy to handle level-one customer service inquiries. It reportedly resolved around 47% of those engagements without human escalation. Most companies would have cele….

Apple In Final Stages of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

  • Apple is in the closing stage of their global celebration for their 50th anniversary after hosting events in Tokyo, Mexico City, Shanghai, and Washington D.C. Sarah Herrlinger, Roberta Cordano, and Troy Kotsur held discussions on how accessible technology hel….

Voli di Pasqua e primavera a rischio per la guerra in Iran? Ecco le tratte più in pericolo di cancellazioni e rincari

  • Aprile. Il risveglio della bella stagione e quella voglia di partire che sboccia con la primavera, complici le belle giornate ma soprattutto le attese festività pasquali e i ponti del mese, i primi sprazzi di libertà dopo le vacanze di Natale, ormai un ricord….

The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?

  • The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries..

Interview: Boku CEO Stuart Neal on why the UK needs a Mastercard, Visa rival

  • Stuart Neal, CEO of Boku tells RBI editor Douglas Blakey why the UK needs a British alternative to Visa and Mastercard.

Hormuz, War, and the Survival of Iran: Interview with Historian Rudi Matthee

  • The discovery and exploration of oil in the region in the early 20th century, lent the waterway true global importance..

España renquea en adopción del coche eléctrico

  • Un estudio de Arval Consulting coloca a nuestro país en una tercera categoría de países “avanzados en la transición, listos para la combinación de eléctricos y motores de combustión interna” Nuestro país se encuentra en un tercer estrato, a nivel mundial, ….

Actor's champion and former NIDA director John Clark dies aged 93

  • A giant of Australian theatre who helped launch the careers of some of the country's biggest names of the stage has died aged 93..

Pete Hegseth asks the US Army's top uniformed officer to step down

  • The ousting comes nearly five weeks into US-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no clear timeline from President Donald Trump on when the war may end..

Apple OHTTP Relay: 14 Third-Party Endpoints, 6 Countries,Zero User Visibility

  • Posted by Joseph Goydish II via Fulldisclosure on Apr 02SUMMARY Apple's Oblivious HTTP relay for Live Caller ID Lookup (iOS 18+) routes traffic through 14 third-party endpoints across six countries. These include an anonymous Delaware LLC sharing data with O….

India and China hold trade expansion talks

  • India and China discussed expanding bilateral trade on the sidelines of a WTO ministerial event, focusing on exports, trust-building, and trade tensions.

Russia’s deputy PM holds talks with India’s Modi

  • Indian PM Modi and Russia’s Denis Manturov discuss boosting cooperation in energy, fertilizers, and trade ahead of the BRICS summit and the Indian leader’s planned Moscow visit.

REDMI Note 15 SE 5G è ufficiale con un super display e un design premium

  • REDMI Note 15 SE 5G è un nuovo smartphone di fascia media che può vantare finiture premium e un design accattivante L'articolo REDMI Note 15 SE 5G è ufficiale con un super display e un design premium proviene da TuttoAndroid..

Zelenski avisa de que Rusia está ganando la guerra de Irán: pues así lo está haciendo

  • El presidente ucraniano, Volodimir Zelenski, no puede ser más claro: afirma que Rusia, el ocupante de su país, está ganando la actual guerra en Orienre Medio. En una entrevista concedida esta semana al diario digital norteamericano Axios, ha alert….

Estalla la violencia en países asiáticos ante el pánico por la escasez de combustible

  • Bangladés es una de las naciones más azotadas, donde ya se han registrado robos, palizas e incluso asesinatos en el sector de las gasolineras ante la falta de suministro..

La mayor aerolínea de Europa podría suspender hasta el 10 % de sus vuelos por falta de combustible

  • Un alto ejecutivo del sector afirmó que, si esto sucede, se debe responsabilizar al presidente Donald Trump..

Shroud of Turin DNA study deepens mystery: New findings suggest complex history

  • A metagenomic analysis revealed DNA from multiple human, animal, plant and microbial sources embedded in the Shroud, suggesting extensive exposure across different regions. Notably, 38.7% of human DNA matched lineages from India, hinting at possible trade con….

The Gold Rush 2.0: A wake-up call for financial sovereignty

  • “The Gold Rush 2.0: How BRICS, Blockchain, and the Collapse of the Dollar Will Reshape Global Wealth” points out that the U.S. dollar, propped up by debt and coercion, is rapidly losing dominance as nations like China and Russia reject dollar-based trade, hoa….

Capital Ideas

  • Two books on the history of capitalism provide lessons for how to tame it. The post Capital Ideas appeared first on The American Prospect..

The exposome of brain aging across 34 countries

  • Exposome analyses across 34 countries showed that social exposures were associated with faster functional brain aging and physical exposures with faster structural brain aging..

Government of India pulls back on its free seat selection mandate

  • The Ministry wanted that most seats become non-chargeable, 12 years after they allowed all seats to be charged. And then they recalled their rules..

Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death Has Been Ruled a Homicide

  • And Other Items of Note From Angry Asian America..

Metabolic syndrome and its risk factors among adults living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy in Zambia: an ambidirectional cohort study

  • Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved the survival of people living with HIV (PWH) while concurrently ushering in a new challenge of cardiometabolic complications. Despite advancements in treatment, there is a paucity of epidemiolo….

„Niciun rol nu mai este în siguranță”. Cum este transformată zona corporatistă Pipera în următoarea victimă a „asiatizării” și automatizării

  • Decizia companiei Oracle de a concedia mii de angajați, pe fondul investițiilor masive în inteligență artificială, nu este un caz izolat, ci parte dintr-un fenomen mai amplu care va începe să afecteze și piața muncii din România..

India’s LPG crisis will force a tough choice between powering kitchens and fueling AI growth

  • As households switch to electric cooking amid India’s LPG crunch, the strain on power grids could force a stark trade-off—between feeding families affordably and powering the AI boom. The government has a tough choice to make..

Draft rules for what online platforms can and cannot host run the risk of executive overreach

  • Draft proposals for amending India’s IT Rules risk granting the administration excessive extra-legislative authority over what can be posted online and what can’t. At stake are freedom of speech, legal certainty and the country’s digital economy..

InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2026 set for April, to showcase AI, robotics, smart home, health tech, and more

  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent exhibitions from 13-16 April 2026 — InnoEX and Electronics... The post InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2026 set for April, to showcase AI, robotics, smart home, health tech, and mor….

Dogecoin Bollinger Bands Tighten—Big Move Brewing?

  • A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out that Bollinger Bands are squeezing on Dogecoin, suggesting that volatility may be coming for the memecoin. Bollinger Bands Have Tightened On The Dogecoin Daily Chart In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked ….

Some 74 of consumers use AI in shopping, shows study

  • Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming innovation and operational strategies across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, according to a study prepared by NielsenIQ in collaboration with Kearney..

Grain, steel, fertilizer blocked by Hormuz closure: Data

  • Besides oil and gas, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off shipments of crucial goods and raw materials to world markets..

India and Mozambique holds Fifth Joint Defence Working Group Meet

  • India and Mozambique conducted the Fifth Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) meeting from 1-2 April, 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique. The deliberations were focused on expansion in structured military exchanges, joint training opportunities, maritime domain awarene….

Foreign Secretary's participation in the meeting hosted by UK on the situation in West Asia (April 02, 2026)

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Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424 crore in Financial Year 2025-26, a massive 62.66% increase over previous fiscal

  • Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous fiscal year's figure of Rs 23,622 crore. In this landmark milestone, Defence Public Secto….

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF INDO-US NUCLEAR AGREEMENT

  • The India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement of 2008 and following international agreements for cooperation in nuclear energy enabled import of fuel for use in reactors under IAEA safeguards and setting up of new nuclear power reactors with foreign cooperation. As a ….

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MINING OF RARE EARTH METALS

  • Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is carrying out integrated and multi-disciplinary exploration to augment Rare Earth Elements (REE) and uranium in potential geological dom….

Raksha Rajya Mantri Flags Off IOS SAGAR from Mumbai

  • In a significant step to reinforcing India's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, on April 2, 2026. The ship o….

Second meeting of Raksha Mantri-led IGoM on West Asia held in New Delhi

  • The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya….

Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables

  • The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN's case for a faster transition to cheaper, ….

Address to the National Press Club

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Question and Answer - National Press Club, Canberra

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Somewhere East of Suez

  • In the game of historical analogies, the mugging of Iran and the resulting shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz are a rerun of the 1956 Suez crisis, when the colonial masters in Britain and France teamed up with Israel to crush Egypt and keep the Suez Canal out o….

The Madness of Kings – A Semi-Quincentennial

  • The significance of July 4, 2026, therefore, is not that it will be the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The basic tenets of the document, contained in the three sentences cited above, are much more honored in the breach than in the obs….

Michael Bernstam On Russia's Oil Crisis And Regional Deficits

  • RUSSIA'S OIL CRISIS AND REGIONAL DEFICITS Colleague Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution. Russiafaces a financial crisis as oil prices drop below $60 per barrel. Michael Bernstam explains that increased global supply forces Russia to sell at deep discount….

Trump’s Resolve, Iran’s Intransigence, And Frozen Strait Of Hormuz

  • Hoover Institution fellow and former US Secretary of Defense General Jim Mattis underscored the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which roughly 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply passes. He cautioned that granting Iran c….

Lowdown: US flags India’s content takedowns as “politically motivated” in annual trade barriers report

  • The US has raised fresh concerns over India’s digital policies, But what exactly is at stake? Here’s a closer look at the key issues flagged. The post Lowdown: US flags India’s content takedowns as “politically motivated” in annual trade barriers report appea….

Delhi HC orders immediate takedown of “grossly vulgar” Honey Singh song “Volume 1”

  • Delhi High Court ordered immediate removal of Honey Singh–Badshah’s “Volume 1” over obscene, derogatory lyrics, directing platforms to block all versions; matter to be heard next on May 7, 2026. The post Delhi HC orders immediate takedown of “grossly vulgar” ….

Chabahar–Konarak: The Makran Coast Where the US Is Most Likely to Land in Iran

  • This report is not a neutral wargame. Look at it as a forensic analysis of a war that is already illegal, already underway, and already being shaped by the kind of desperation that only great empires show when they feel their grip on the world slipping. The U….

知名大象去世,生前被攝影師以「藝術」之名塗成粉紅色,又是一次滿足人類私慾的操作

  • 最近一位女性騎在一隻全身呈現亮粉紅色的大象背上,照片引發討論,沒想到這隻觀光象,幾個月後被宣告死亡。目前沒有證據顯示,大象之死和被塗成粉紅色有關係,但是仍在國際間掀起大量的討論....

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represents India as 60+ nations discuss Hormuz crisis

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represented India in a meeting that was hosted by the UK on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait..

Jan Vishwas Bill 'giant step' for ease of living, business: Shah

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah has described the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament as a \"giant step\" towards enhancing ea..

Surpur paintings: A 400-year-old North Karnataka legacy

  • India News: Surpur style of painting is an artistic tradition unique to Kalyana Karnataka region, comprising seven districts in the northeastern part of Karnataka..

Come, discover the biryanis of Karnataka

  • India News: In the early 2010s, a Bengaluru-based restaurateur curated a rotating menu of biryanis from across Karnataka, backed by extensive research. Much to th..

Smoky coffee liberica’s here. Have you tasted it yet?

  • India News: Coffee enthusiast couple, Anjan Babu and Sanjana Sudarshan brews Liberica coffee at home, sourcing the beans from the roasters usually at Blue Tokai o..

B Com to Goldman sachs: Karnataka colleges race to churn out more ‘job-ready’ grads

  • India News: Zahraa Ilyas, a Bachelor of Commerce student at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, got placed with investment banker Goldman Sachs in July last year. Pl..

Ethereum Drops Nearly 5% As Familiar Leverage Setup Plays Out

  • Data shows the Ethereum Open Interest observed a sharp jump before the cryptocurrency’s price saw a decline of almost 5% over the past day. Ethereum Has Seen Bearish Price Action Over The Last 24 Hours This week saw some recovery for Ethereum and the wider di….

Toronto weigh up deal for on-loan Rangers midfielder - gossip

  • MLS loan could become permanent for Ibrox midfielder as big clubs eye Sweden defender who could not break through at Celtic..

Guerre contre Iran : la médiation du Pakistan et son « cercle vertueux » avec la Chine, par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme

  • Ce que les pays musulmans ne parvenaient pas à faire, Israël l'a provoqué : une alliance militaire de la Türkiye, de l'Égypte, de l'Arabie saoudite et du Pakistan s'est constituée à Islamabad, le 29 mars. Tous ces États sont prêts à se battre ensemble contre ….

India, Jamaica to battle Eagles for 2026 Unity Cup

  • Nigeria’s Super Eagles will defend their title against India, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe in the 2026 Unity Cup, a four-nation tournament held in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-jamaica-to-battle-eagles-for-2026-unity-cup/.

Pașii pe care îi urmează navele petroliere selectate de Iran pentru a traversa Strâmtoarea Ormuz

  • Iranul a creat un coridor maritim controlat în apropierea insulei Larak, în Strâmtoarea Ormuz, prin care permite trecerea selectivă a navelor comerciale, într-o încercare de a monetiza controlul asupra uneia dintre cele mai importante rute energetice ale lumi….

Război în Orientul Mijlociu, ziua 35. Nou avertisment al lui Trump pentru Iran: „Înainte să fie prea târziu și să nu mai rămână nimic”

  • Războiul din Orientul Mijlociu a intrat în ziua 35. Președintele american Donald Trump a distribuit pe rețelele sociale un videoclip cu un atac asupra unui pod din Karaj, Iran, însoțit și de o amenințare. De cealaltă parte, președintele iranian Masoud Pezeshk….

What Is Overfitting in Machine Learning and How to Prevent It?

  • Learn how to identify and prevent overfitting in machine learning models. Improve accuracy and reliability with techniques like regularization and cross-validation..

Maruti Suzuki adds 502 new service touchpoints in FY26, aims to reach 8,000 by FY31

  • Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Friday said it has added 502 new service touchpoints in financial year (FY) 2025-26, marking the highest-ever network expansion in a single financial year by the company..

Hindustan Zinc’s mined metal output rises in Q4; silver production slips

  • Vedanta group firm HZL has reported an increase in the production of mined metal and refined metal, but a slight decrease in silver production in the fourth quarter of FY26..

Silver slumps ₹9,000, gold declines ₹3,500 on weak global trends

  • In the international market, spot silver plummets by $5.49, or 7.32%, to $69.57 per ounce, while gold declines $166.79, or 3.51%, to $4,591.52 per ounce.

UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan

  • The UN has lauded efforts by Indian peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan to re-open a critical supply route impacted by floods last year, emphasising the “vital role” played by peacekeeping missions in assisting local communities..

AIBEA writes to FM seeking probe into HDFC Bank matter after chairman's exit

  • AIBEA urges Finance Minister to investigate HDFC Bank's governance concerns following the unexpected resignation of its chairman..

AI bolsters advertising and engagement-linked revenue: Amazon MX Player

  • In an age where all media conversations are sprinkled with AI, Amazon MX Player’s Karan Bedi, Head of Amazon MX Player, and Amogh Dusad Head of Content, have found particular benefits of AI integration not just in production but also in the advertising stack ….

RBI unveils ₹2.54 lakh crore state borrowing plan for April-June quarter

  • The central bank explains that the move toward a more structured strategy is part of a long-term effort to stabilise the market for state-level securities.

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

  • Oil prices spike amid Iran war concerns as Asian markets show modest gains in cautious trading..

No US tariffs on generic drugs, for now; patented drugs face 100% tariffs, with caveats

  • President Trump emphasised patented medicines, citing a report from his Commerce Secretary on the impact of US pharmaceutical imports on national security under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act (1962).

Google now letting users change Gmail address

  • Google’s CEO stated that the update will benefit those who wish to keep their accounts but have outgrown their awkward Gmail handles from 22 years ago.

AIBEA seeks govt inquiry into issues raised in the resignation letter of HDFC Bank’s former Chairman

  • The Association has sought the government’s intervention for assessing the governance, compliance, and risk management practices at India’s second-largest private sector bank.

How the benne dosa boom is rewiring India’s QSR market

  • Mumbai is becoming a launchpad for new South Indian quick-service formats, with Bengaluru’s Darshini-style tiffin model expanding nationally due to its speed, efficiency, and cost advantages.

Unusual extension of Budget session that saw passage of key bills despite Oppn uproar

  • As many as seven bills were introduced in both the houses, of which five were passed during the second part of the session.

Why a new world order is overdue

  • A powerful cabal, the Military-Industrial-Congress complex, influences US policy. This group, along with technology, finance, and Israel lobbies, drives global conflict. The article argues that removing one president will not solve the issue. Instead, it call….

RBI curbs widen dollar-rupee forwards-NDF spread

  • The Reserve Bank of India has banned banks from offering or rebooking rupee non-deliverable forward contracts. This move widens the gap between domestic and overseas currency markets. Banks are now selling dollars locally and buying them abroad. This action a….

Rupee logs biggest gain in 12 years

  • The Indian rupee saw a strong surge on Thursday, gaining nearly 1.8% against the dollar. This appreciation followed new regulations by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at curbing speculative trading. The currency reached its best single-day gain since Septembe….

Iran war, earnings hit and more: 70 stock picks from a battered Indian market for FY27

  • Brokerages see the recent market correction driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices as a buying opportunity, identifying nearly 80 stocks across sectors. While near-term risks remain, valuations have eased and earnings growth outlook stays intac….

Stock market holiday today for Good Friday 2026: Are NSE, BSE and MCX open or closed on April 3? Check now

  • NSE Holidays for Good Friday 2026: NSE, BSE Holiday Today | Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE are closed for trading today on account of the Good Friday holiday. Commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX will also remain shut..

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Renewables, defence to lead in FY27; infra and gas stocks offer high-risk opportunities: Siddarth Bhamre

  • Siddarth Bhamre expects renewables and defence to lead market performance in FY27, supported by structural tailwinds. Infrastructure and gas stocks may offer high-risk opportunities post-correction. While geopolitical risks and weak earnings weigh on sentimen….

Crypto Price Today: Macro worries, geopolitical risks weigh on Bitcoin, altcoins as Good Friday trade remains lacklustre

  • Crypto markets remained subdued on Good Friday as macro concerns and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. Bitcoin hovered near $66,000 after recent declines, while altcoins traded flat. Analysts flagged persistent risk-off sentiment, weak ETF flows and….

Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitions

  • India's rupee has hit record lows, exacerbated by Middle East conflict and domestic economic fragilities. The Reserve Bank of India's currency controls backfired, signaling a loss of confidence. A rupee at 100 threatens to increase living costs, strain govern….

Axis Bank to deepen insurance bet with Rs 389 crore infusion in Axis Max Life; stake seen at 19.99%

  • Axis Bank plans to invest Rs 389 crore in Axis Max Life, raising its combined stake to 19.99%, near the regulatory cap. The move strengthens its insurance play as the sector expands. The deal remains subject to approvals, while Max Financial will retain major….

HDFC Bank penalises 12 execs for role in mis-selling AT1 bonds

  • HDFC Bank has penalized at least 12 senior and mid-level executives, including Ashish Parthasarthy, for their alleged role in the mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds. This action follows previous sackings and suspensions, with the bank attributing the issu….

De-dollarisation, war, and debt: Why gold is regaining monetary relevance

  • Gold is regaining prominence as global markets face geopolitical tensions, rising debt and de-dollarisation trends. Central bank buying, structural shifts in the financial system and weakening confidence in fiat currencies are driving demand. Despite short-te….