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Bargad fame Arpit Bala allegedly spits at crowd after bottle thrown at concert
Singer Arpit Bala's Hyderabad concert turned controversial after a bottle was thrown at him. Bala stopped the show, had the individual removed, and issued a warning. However, allegations of him spitting at the audience and throwing the bottle back have sparked a divided online reaction, with some co...
Middle East war, oil prices to steer markets in holiday-shortened week
Indian stock markets brace for a volatile, shortened week. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil price fluctuations, and the rupee's stability are key concerns. Foreign investors have pulled significant funds amid the ongoing conflict. Analysts anticipate continued sensitivity to globa...
How Singapore and Australia Took Opposite Paths on Housing
As homeownership drifts further out of reach, governments are looking for new ways to help first-time buyers come up with the money. In Australia, economist Saul Eslake argues that letting buyers tap retirement savings or reduce down payments only puts more upward pressure on prices. In Singapore, e...
'Big thanks': 6,000 PNG users surrendered their LPG connections, says govt
Thousands are switching from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) as the government urges more to adopt the cleaner fuel. This move aims to free up LPG for areas without pipeline access, especially amid global supply pressures. Expansion of PNG networks is accelerating, with incentives offered to encourag...
This is how Dubai’s economic model shows strength
This is how Dubai’s economic model shows strength
Is the era of luxury hotels over?
Is the era of luxury hotels over
PIA could be ‘forced to shut down’ due to 150pc jet fuel rate hikes: Arif Habib
Chairman Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Consortium Arif Habib on Sunday sounded the alarm over the sustainability of the national flag carrier’s operations in the wake of a recent 150 per cent hike in jet fuel rates. “PIA could be forced to shut down” if jet fuel prices continue to remain hig...
Oil on track for record monthly surge as Iran war disrupts markets
Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 yearsMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe Brent crude oil price is on track for its biggest monthly gain on record in March after the Iran war caused mayhem in the markets.Brent crude, the international be...
Rs 5,000 SIP vs FD: Which gives better returns in 5 years?
Rs SIP vs FD Which gives better returns in years
Insilico Medicine secures $2.75 billion drug collaboration with Eli Lilly
Generative-AI drug developer Insilico Medicine said on Sunday it has agreed a global licensing and research deal with U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly that could be worth up to $2.75 billion, including milestone payments. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate R&D, bett...
Disabled benefit claimants face lower payments if conditions not deemed lifelong, charities say
Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ eligibility criteria, say disabled people’s organisationsHundreds of thousands of severely ill and disabled people making new claims will have their benefits cut if the government assesses that their condition m...
Hong Kong’s MPF authority to propose 2-tier surcharges for late employer contributions
Hong Kong employers could face punitive surcharges for failing to clear outstanding contributions to their staff members’ pension accounts for extended periods, with data showing only one in six bosses settled the arrears within the prescribed two-week deadline. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes...
$3 billion toll: US counts losses in aircraft, drones, defence systems
Iran's war has severely impacted US military assets, with initial losses and repairs estimated between $1.4 billion and $2.9 billion. Ballistic missiles and drone strikes have targeted advanced fighter jets, refueling tankers, and crucial surveillance systems, including expensive radars. The confli...
Chinese analogue chipmakers join wave of global price rises as mature-node firms eye gains
A string of Chinese analogue chipmakers have announced price increases in step with their international peers, as a broader pricing wave sweeps across the semiconductor supply chain – a shift that analysts say could hand China’s mature-node producers a rare window to gain ground. Novosense Microelec...
BlackRock CEO Fink’s 2025 compensation rises to $37.7 million
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s 2025 compensation rose to $37.7 million, a proxy filing from the asset manager showed on Friday, following a banner year for the world’s largest asset manager. The pay package included a $1.5 million base salary and a bonus of $10.6 million, the filing show...
India at 116: Why India’s growth isn’t translating into happiness
Despite India's rapid economic growth, the World Happiness Report ranks it low, highlighting that material progress alone doesn't ensure well-being. Factors like urbanization pressures, job insecurity, and evolving social structures contribute to lower life satisfaction, underscoring the need for a...
OpenAI founder proposes to remove income tax on Americans earning less than $100k
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla proposes eliminating federal income tax for Americans earning under $100,000, funded by higher capital gains taxes. He believes this addresses AI-driven job loss fears, a major concern for voters. Khosla also critiques current political approaches to AI, seeking a "su...
Foreign investors stay on selling spree, pull out record Rs 1.14 lakh cr in March
Foreign investors withdrew a record Rs 1.14 lakh crore from Indian equities in March, driven by Middle East tensions, rupee pressure, and concerns over high crude oil prices impacting growth. This significant outflow follows a period of strong inflows in February and reflects a broader risk aversion...
Banks Urge RBI to Relax New Rules as $30 Billion Unwinding Looms
Lenders in India are urging the central bank to relax tighter rules for foreign-exchange transactions, which came as bets that could exert strain on the rupee climbed to at least $30 billion, according to people familiar with the developments.
He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.