File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…
Strait of Hormuz (File photo) As the United States and Iran announced a temporary two-week ceasefire, a new flashpoint is now emerging. Tehran is seeking to levy toll fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that could disrupt global trade flows and push energy markets into fresh uncertainty. Why does the Strait…
Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, along with her family members Sarmistha Ghoshal and Bishwajit Ghoshal, has purchased a premium apartment in Mumbai’s Santacruz West for Rs 20.88 crore, as per property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. This marks the third real estate investment by the Ghoshal family in the last three months. Earlier this month,…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: INOX India, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise are buy calls from Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The analyst recommends selling TVS Motor Company. Below is his views on on Nifty, Bank Nifty and each of the three…
A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20 struck down the reciprocal tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The Indian delegation’s visit to America for trade deal talks has concluded and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called New Delhi a ‘tough nut to crack’. The…
Indian firms on Tuesday curtailed natural gas allocations to industrial consumers amid expectations of supply constraints. (AI image) Middle East war impact: Indian buyers of liquefied natural gas are currently looking at alternative sourcing strategies to make up for disrupted supplies from Qatar, after the Gulf producer halted output in the wake of an Iranian…
ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students pursue high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and Registered Apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has sparked a fresh debate in IPL 2026, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to crack down on players who do not fully perform their designated roles — with KKR all-rounder Cameron Green emerging as a talking point for not bowling due to workload concerns.In his…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian benchmark indices remained highly volatile this week as investor sentiment stayed cautious…
Experts Explore Smart Biomanufacturing and AI-Driven Food Solutions PUNE: A two-day national conference on the growing role of artificial intelligence in biomanufacturing and sustainable food systems was held at D Y Patil International University earlier this week, bringing together experts from academia, industry and research institutions.Organised by the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, the DBT-sponsored…