The broader macro backdrop for Indian equities remains stable heading into 2026, supported by healthier corporate balance sheets and early signs of an earnings recovery across sectors, according to ICICI Prudential Alternate Investments. However, after a long market upcycle and widespread rerating, much of the optimism on growth and profits is already reflected in stock…
Shubman Gill’s absence from India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 has surprised many. One of them is former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. The cricket great admitted he was stunned when he saw Gill’s name missing from the list. Ponting spoke about the decision on the ICC Review. He said the omission was hard…
NEW DELHI: World chess champion D Gukesh will not be playing in the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. The organisers confirmed the news on Friday. The tournament begins on January 7, and Gukesh will be replaced by fellow Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin.This event was expected to be Gukesh’s first tournament of the…
Nicolás Maduro started off as a bus driver before becoming the most powerful man in Venezuela, a trajectory so improbable that it once passed for proof of revolutionary possibility. In the end, he had to be kidnapped and extracted by plane, a final inversion that captured both the elevation he achieved and the emptiness of…
GATE 2026 admit card: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is expected to release the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 admit card on January 7, 2026. This date is based on previous years’ trends and various media reports. IIT Guwahati postponed the release date earlier. Candidates who have registered for the GATE…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolence message on the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her role in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations.“We sincerely appreciate your message of condolence and remembrance, Honourable @narendramodi. Begum Khaleda Zia’s contributions to Bangladesh–India relations will be remembered,” the BNP…
A sharp increase in taxes on cigarettes, along with a new excise duty structure on tobacco products, could trigger a surge in illicit trade and lead to significant revenue losses for the government, experts have warned.Earlier this week, the finance ministry notified amendments to the Central Excise Act, introducing a fresh excise duty ranging from…
Take this week to let Saturn shape some of your choices and do not jump in out of haste or any uproar from outside. Decisions made too rapidly shall not prove worthwhile. Clarity emerges as one begins to pause and assess. The right way gets presented to you as soon as you give it that…
Typhoid fever remains a major health challenge in India, as every year, we see multiple outbreaks, which occur most frequently during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, and even otherwise. Recently a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar, Gujarat saw 100 hospitalisations, which proved how quickly this disease spreads through areas with insufficient water, and sanitation infrastructure. The bacterial…
Glenn Maxwell’s recent hiatus from the IPL shines a spotlight on the pressing matter of mental health in athletics. Battling a slump in his performance, the Australian all-rounder took a bold step back to prioritize his mental well-being. Glenn Maxwell’s cricket career shows power, flair, and fearless shots. Yet one of his strongest moves came…
