The ongoing Iran war, now nearing four weeks with no clear resolution, is already pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel, with visible impact on fuel and household costs. Against this backdrop, Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, has outlined two sharply divergent paths for oil markets and the global economy.Speaking to the BBC,…
JSW MG Motor India has announced a price revision across its model range, with cars set to become costlier from April 1, 2026. The company confirmed that prices will be increased by up to 2% on select models as it looks to manage rising input costs.According to an official statement, the decision has been taken…
Mangaluru: Ajit Prabhu Foundation, under Prabhu Family Charitable Trust, along with Gowda Saraswat Brahmins Scholarship League (GSBL), hosted its 10th annual scholarship distribution event Sunday, awarding scholarships to 73 students with a total value of Rs 42 lakh.Initiated by Ajit Prabhu, co-founder and CEO of Quest Global, the scholarship programme supports access to higher education….
Bengaluru: The five civic corporations have proposed a combined budget outlay of Rs 20,216.5 crore for 2026-27, banking on Rs 4,378.6 crore from property tax collections. However, past trends show consistent shortfalls in meeting these targets, raising questions over how much of the planned spending will actually materialise.With property tax forming a key revenue pillar,…
Brijesh Sharma made his IPL debut on Monday after being named in the playing XI of the Rajasthan Royals for their match against the Chennai Super Kings.Rajasthan Royals had picked the Jammu and Kashmir pacer at his base price of Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. At that time, he had not played…
US President Donald Trump once again talked against birthright citizenship, arguing that the policy was originally intended for “the babies of slaves” and is now being misused by wealthy foreigners seeking US citizenship for their children.In the post on Truth Social, Trump criticised the practice of so-called “birth tourism,” claiming that people from countries like…
Small Savings Schemes Interest rates (AI image) Latest Small Savings Interest Rates: The Finance Ministry announces the interest rates for post office and small savings schemes every quarter after a review. The interest rates for Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), National Savings Certificates (NSC) etc are decided…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is making his Telugu acting debut in the upcoming action drama ‘Dacoit,’ starring Adivi Sesh. Kashyap found the role of a realistic cop, not a villain, refreshing and aligned with his creative roots. The demanding shoot also prompted him to prioritize his health and return to scriptwriting. Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap…
MS Dhoni will miss Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday in Guwahati, marking a rare absence for the wicketkeeper-batter who has been a constant presence for the team over the years.Dhoni has long been central to CSK as captain, finisher and wicketkeeper, but this match at the Baraspara…
NEW DELHI: The government has drawn a hard line under its electronics push, pairing fresh approvals worth thousands of crores with a blunt warning: subsidies will not flow to companies that treat India as a factory floor without building design muscle. Signalling a shift from scale to strategic value, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on…
