Indian insurance companies are bracing for reduced profitability in Q4FY26, primarily due to the rationalisation of GST on retail life and health policies, leading to a loss of input tax credit, coupled with volatility in equity markets impacting investment income.
Patna police have arrested three individuals and recovered 5.79 kg of stolen gold in connection with a robbery that occurred on April 4 near Danapur railway station. The suspects, posing as customs officials, robbed employees of a firm carrying 14.9 kg of gold.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 individuals and detained over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a major crackdown on cybercrime. The operation targeted financial networks and call centres involved in online scams, recovering significant digital evidence and tracing defrauded money.
Chennai Super Kings CEO confirms MS Dhoni is still recovering from a calf injury and will miss the upcoming IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, impacting the team's performance and strategy.
Chennai Super Kings CEO confirms MS Dhoni is still recovering from a calf injury and will miss the upcoming IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, impacting the team's performance and strategy.
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The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has reported significant financial irregularities in the Union government's FY25 accounts, including ~12,754.47 crore in misclassification and ~54,282.32 crore in outstanding utilisation certificates, with some dating back to 1985-86.
Trump has made it clear: the US will not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is signed.
China's week-long mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan concludes without a formal agreement, though Beijing claims progress in exploring solutions to resolve their differences.
A bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies by increasing the lower house's strength to 850 is slated for introduction in Parliament. The bill seeks to amend Article 81 of the Constitution and utilise 2011 Census data for redrawing constituencies.
Iranian news agencies have denied reports of Iranian officials travelling to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States, even as Pakistan prepares for potential talks and faces criticism from Israel.
A notorious criminal, Mohammad Salim alias 'Ganja', with numerous murder and burglary cases against him, was arrested in Delhi after a brief shootout with the Special Task Force (STF).
Despite recent share price dips, Bharti Airtel is strategically positioned for growth, driven by investments in data centres via Nxtra, a potential tariff hike, and strong performance in Africa, alongside efforts to deleverage and expand its subscriber base in underpenetrated rural markets.
Amidst the stalling of high-level peace talks between Tehran and Washington, Iran continues to endure severe digital isolation as the nationwide internet blackout reached its 44th day on Sunday.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 people and rounded up over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a large-scale crackdown on cybercrime.
Quinton de Kock's fine hundred went in vain as Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer blasted blistering fifties to steer Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Thursday.
A contractor involved in the construction of a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Mehrauli, Delhi, has been arrested following the drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old child. Police are also investigating the role of the farmhouse owner.
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pakistan is set to host crucial US-Iran talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
A two-and-a-half-year-old child drowned after allegedly falling into a swimming pool at a farmhouse in south Delhi's Mehrauli area. Police have registered a case against the farmhouse owner and are investigating possible negligence.
A widening probe into an illegal kidney transplant racket in Kanpur has uncovered a shocking nexus involving unqualified individuals, private hospitals and a suspected multi-state and possibly international network.
The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the American Navy will henceforth block all maritime traffic entering the Strait of Hormuz.
S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, expressed confidence that the rupee would stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar, despite geopolitical tensions, and that foreign investment flows would return.
The Indian rupee rebounded against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted banks' net open positions in dollars. This move prompted banks to sell dollars, providing temporary support for the rupee amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
'The March correction was clearly due to the war and with prospects of that coming to a conclusion, there is a natural rally.'
Both sides have now revealed a preference for escalation over strategic defeat, and each new provocation narrows the space for the next pause. The Touska seizure, Iran's refusal to negotiate under blockade, Israel's strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure -- all of these add up to an increasingly untenable situation. This makes the wild card -- Trump and his motormouth -- more consequential than ever, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
Delhi Police have arrested a man suspected of leading an organised ATM fraud gang involved in over 50 cases of cheating. The arrest has resolved at least five cases, with the accused linked to numerous incidents across Delhi.
Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture after Sarfaraz Khan's dismissal during an IPL match has gone viral, winning fans' hearts and showcasing true sportsmanship.
Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has described India as a "reliable and compassionate" partner while asserting Tehran's territorial authority over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional tensions.
India's rapidly ageing truck fleet, with 42% of vehicles over 12 years old, is set to trigger a replacement-driven growth of 3-5% annually over the next five years.
'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a 20-point policy agenda to the finance ministry, including a conflict-linked emergency credit line guarantee scheme and tax rationalisation on energy inputs, to support MSMEs, exporters, and energy-intensive industries affected by the ongoing West Asia war.
Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have slowed deal momentum in Dubai's luxury residential market, but Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are not exiting their marquee assets, with any 'discounted' resale deals attributed to investor liquidity stress rather than geopolitical flight.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has said the team plans to use star batter K L Rahul as an opener in the 2026 Indian Premier League, bringing him back to a role where he has performed strongly in the past.
10 stocks from the Nifty 200 index that offer good growth potential and scope to deliver decent returns from current levels, based on brokerage estimates.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
Gujarat Titans' opener Sai Sudharsan reveals that he puts in the same kind of preparation for ever game and invests considerable time in mental fitness.
A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.
The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.
The Delhi Police is facing significant staffing shortages, with a considerable number of posts vacant at various levels, potentially impacting law enforcement and public safety.
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