US stocks fell sharply on Friday as surging oil prices and disappointing economic data fuelled concerns about a potential stagflation scenario, where slowing growth combines with rising inflation.The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 909 points, or 1.9%, to 48,338.36 as of 9:35 am Eastern Time, AP reported. The Nasdaq…
Are you happy with health insurance facility offered by Banks? Transfer policies are an important part of a bank employee’s career. Banks transfer employees from one branch or location to another for administrative needs, staff balancing, and career development. However, many employees often have mixed feelings about how these transfer policies are implemented. With changing…
The disruption of Middle East energy supplies due to the Iran war is pushing global oil and gas prices higher, a development that could strengthen Russia’s finances and indirectly support its war effort in Ukraine.Rising energy prices are increasing the revenue Russia earns from oil and gas exports – a key pillar of the Kremlin’s…
5 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 06:21 AM IST First published on: Feb 6, 2026 at 06:21 AM IST FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said the government did not have any issues with former Army chief General MM Naravane, whose unpublished book Four Stars of Destiny was held aloft by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi…
Gold price prediction (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may face resistance at Rs 1,63,275, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold opened up at the start of the week, a widely expected move, as investors sought safe haven, following the continued US and Israel attacks…
The Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case on Monday has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Punjab, drawing in the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the BJP and the SAD into an escalating war of words. In what seemingly further…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) As colours filled the skies and streets across the country, India’s cricketing icons joined millions in celebrating Holi with messages of joy, positivity and togetherness.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes on social media with a characteristically warm message….
Natalie Germanos and Bazid Khan are setting the scene from the Sinhalese Sports Club, where conditions could play a big role in today’s game. They mention that this ground has already seen an early match in the tournament, when the Netherlands were bowled out for 147, hinting that scoring may not be straightforward. The weather…
The CBI Court in Jaipur has convicted and sentenced three accused – Mahendra Kumar Jain, the then Higher Grade Assistant, LIC of India Unit-Il, Kota, Bhupesh Tagore, the then AAO, LIC Branch, Rang Bari Road, Kota, and Abhilasha Jain (Private Person) in a Fraud Case. The accused Mahendra Kumar Jain, has been sentenced to Rigorous…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned pharmaceutical companies against promoting prescription weight-loss GLP-1 drugs – popularly sold under brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – through advertisements or “disease awareness” campaigns that indirectly encourage their use among the public.In an advisory, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said it had come to its notice that some…