Global markets were rattled after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate fallout was visible in Asian trading, where stocks in Japan and South Korea opened lower as investors reacted to the escalation. At the same time, crude oil prices surged sharply, with Brent and WTI jumping…
Smriti Mandhana showcased her dependable batting prowess in India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan, rescuing the team from an early collapse. Beyond the cricket field, her Sangli home reflects a serene aesthetic with muted tones, warm lighting, and sophisticated wooden elements, culminating in a personal trophy wall celebrating her achievements. Smriti Mandhana…
Top stocks to buy this week Stock market recommendations: Saatvik Green Energy, and Unimech Aerospace – Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked these as the top stocks to buy for the week starting July 20, 2026: Name CMP TP Upside Saatvik Green Energy 468 565 21% Unimech Aerospace 1283 1530 19% Saatvik Green…
MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a Digital Payments – Emandate Framework, 2026 which seeks to make recurring digital payments simpler, safer and more user-centric by reducing friction while retaining safeguards, marking a shift towards a consent-driven autopay ecosystem.The guidelines mandate a 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about the merchant…
Rajasthan RPSC RAS 2026 applications begin for 607 posts across State Services and RTS positions RPSC RAS 2026: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has started the application process for the State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 607 vacancies across Rajasthan State Services…
The Academy has taken Bollywood fans back to one of the most memorable moments from ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’. A scene featuring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor has been shared on the Academy’s official Instagram account.The post has brought renewed attention to the 2013 movie. Fans have revisited the characters of Naina Talwar and Kabir…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a major milestone in IPL 2026, becoming only the second Indian bowler to claim 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The veteran pacer reached the landmark in style, striking in the third over…
MUMBAI: Indian Hotels Company, which operates the Taj chain, plans to invest between Rs 6,000 crore and Rs 7,500 crore over the next five years to expand in India and select overseas markets, alongside fresh investments in digital and cybersecurity, chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders on Tuesday. The centrepiece is Taj Bandstand, a 50-storey, 500-plus-room…
The fix was on your dashboard the whole time. You just never knew what it did.Image Credits: Google Gemini You are already late for work, you get in the driver’s seat, and your windshield looks like someone took a bathroom mirror and fogged it up. You turn on the heat, wipe your sleeve on the…
General:Be careful on the road today. The Moon’s angle to Mars makes you distracted, and small mistakes can happen while driving, crossing streets, or even using tools at work.There can be unnecessary tension, the kind that starts from a message tone or a careless remark in a meeting. Don’t feed it. Keep your day simple…
