India’s industrial activity maintained steady momentum in May 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 5.1% as compared to the same period last year. The growth came on the back of robust manufacturing and electricity output, even as mining remained under pressure.Data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on…
The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 372.10 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 76,728.37. During the session, it dropped as much as 478.72 points, or 0.62%, to 76,621.75. Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran and a rise in global crude oil prices dented investor…
Stress has been made an unavoidable aspect of contemporary life. It might come from work pressure, money problems, family responsibilities, or even the constant barrage of messages from our smart phones. While some stress might sometimes prove beneficial to us, too much of it would not only do us physical harm but would also negatively…
In a world driven by instant validation and public praise, a Korean proverb offers a timeless reminder: “The friend who claps the loudest may not stand the longest.” Though simple in its wording, the saying carries a powerful message about the difference between outward support and genuine loyalty.The proverb suggests that the people who are…
For years, Europe has been synonymous with cool and pleasant summers, vibrant streets, and breezy evenings attracting travellers from worldwide; especially from North India as summers in this part of India get too hot to handle. People start planning quick summer escapes to European nations. But June 2026 has changed that perception and how! It…
More than a quarter of the country’s nearly 6,000 bond issuers carried AAA ratings at the end of the first quarter, while another 32% were rated AA+, according to the Securities Association of China. In comparison, fewer than 1% of outstanding US corporate bonds carry AAA ratings, Bloomberg data showed. In a move that could…
India suffered a shocking 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, marking the first time they have lost a bilateral T20I series against the Irish side. After dominating the IPL on batting-friendly surfaces, India’s young batting unit struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland as the hosts outplayed them in both matches. The result…
Search operations for MH-370 have been extended by one year to ensure that next of kin get some closure. (Image source: Reuters) Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday.The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying…
Less than 24 hours after guiding Ireland to a 2-0 T20I series win over India, head coach Heinrich Malan stepped down from his role with immediate effect.Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format. They…
Many consumers are choosing to cash in on their holdings and lock in gains instead. (AI image) Gold selling spree! Fearing that gold prices have peaked out, Indian households are rushing to sell their old gold to cash out before prices fall too much from record highs seen earlier this year. Indian households are increasingly…
India’s Gen Z has mastered accountmaxxing — stacking SIPs, buying mutual funds and chasing financial freedom. SIPs? Locked in. Mutual funds? Loading. But when it comes to insurance, many are still depending on their parents to handle it. According to a Bajaj Capital report, 51% of Gen Z respondents actively invest through mutual funds and…
Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera / Image – file An Abu Dhabi court has handed down a tough sentence to a driver whose dangerous behaviour on a public road put other motorists’ lives at risk. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the man to six months in…
