Despite the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) and the government's recent initiatives to attract foreign capital, which are expected to alleviate pressure on long-duration bonds, most debt fund managers are maintaining a cautious stance, favouring shorter-duration papers due to global uncertainties and potential future rate hikes.
'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'
A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.
'The real money in India over the coming period is likely to be made in small-cap stocks rather than in the large-cap benchmark names.'
A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.
Alia Bhatt turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a versatile fashion sense from a captivating princess-like gown to a custom-draped dhoti skirt adorned with traditional Indian jewellery.
A 13-year-old hearing-impaired boy, missing from his West Bengal home for two years, was reunited with his family through the efforts of a government shelter home in Lucknow, with Aadhaar playing a crucial role in tracing his identity.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), claiming it is illegal and unconstitutional. The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard arguments and adjourned the matter to May 14. Arora was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.
A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested illegal construction.
A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested against illegal construction.
A violent clash over a long-standing property dispute in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in one death and six injuries. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.
Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.
A section of industry may need to begin compliance immediately, even as most states are yet to notify their rules.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of increasing incidents of suicides, unnatural deaths, violence, mental health issues, overcrowding and inadequate psychological support systems in state prisons.
The Indian government has notified final rules under four labour codes, potentially enabling a four-day workweek in certain sectors by capping weekly working hours at 48 while allowing daily flexibility. This move also introduces significant changes to wage fixation, compliance obligations, and social security norms.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old man of Rs 1.46 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim with promises of high returns for completing online tasks.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report pertaining to a large number of CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula being 'non-functional' and called for a report from the concerned officials in the matter.
'... with the rest split between mid and smallcaps, as valuations are becoming more attractive across segments.'
'Markets never fully lose hope. But an important shift could come if the Strait remains closed -- moving from high prices to no prices.'
The CEO of Vipul Limited, a real estate company, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly defrauding several lawyers of Rs 6 crore under the guise of a lucrative investment opportunity.
'Mark Mobius's life was dedicated to investing.'
'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'
'The March correction was clearly due to the war and with prospects of that coming to a conclusion, there is a natural rally.'
An illegal firecracker factory was discovered in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, leading to arrests and the booking of the operator under the National Security Act.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping a minor in 2014 due to the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and the untraceable status of the alleged victim.
Noida Police have suspended two officers for failing to include key legal provisions in a rape case FIR, including those related to unlawful religious conversion and the SC/ST Act.
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.
Delhi Police have arrested five shop owners in Rohini for selling counterfeit iPhone spare parts and accessories, seizing fake items worth approximately Rs 1.6 crore.
Meenakshi Goyat defeated Antim Panghal in the Indian women's wrestling trials, securing a spot in the Asian Championships team. Neelam also impressed with a notable win in the 50kg category.
'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'
'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'
'Given that India underperformed emerging markets by 28 per cent in 2025, the worst performance in over 30 years, the timing of the sharp STT hike could have been better.'
'When markets go into a budget with excessive optimism, the risk of disappointment is higher.'
Poonam, a 38-year-old woman who came to India from Pakistan in 2004, has been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). She had been living in Rampur on a long-term visa and expressed joy at finally being recognized as an Indian citizen.
Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak visited Chabahar port in Iran, marking the first such visit and underscoring India's growing maritime engagement in the region. The visit aims to strengthen institutional linkages and enhance mutual understanding in maritime safety and security.
Macroeconomic data, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors will be the key drivers for dictating market sentiment this week, analysts said. "This week, volatility may increase ahead of the November derivatives expiry. Domestically, markets will track several high-impact macro releases, including Q2 GDP data and industrial production.
'Perhaps unlike any previous era of software, this one requires a rethink in even the lifecycle of how we build.'
India's luxury auto market is rebounding after a slow start to 2025, with GST 2.0 emerging as the main catalyst.
