Gold’s Rise May Add $400B to India’s Wealth, Boosting Economy Significantly
The sharp rise in gold prices over the past two years could provide an underappreciated boost to India’s economy by increasing household wealth and creating greater scope for gold-backed borrowing, according to brokerage Jefferies cited in a report by Moneycontrol. As per the report, the brokerage estimates Indian households collectively own around 25,000 tonnes of […]
Randy Quaid Criticizes Hathaway’s Casting in Days of Thunder Sequel
Veteran actor Randy Quaid has publicly criticised the casting of Anne Hathaway in the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, saying Nicole Kidman should return as the female lead. The sequel, which reunites Tom Cruise with the world of high-speed NASCAR racing, is scheduled to release in June 2028. Cruise announced the long-awaited sequel on Saturday, […]
ITR Filing Deadline Ends Today for Non-Audit Taxpayers
Eligible non-audit taxpayers missing the August 31 ITR deadline. | New Delhi: August 31 is the income tax return filing deadline for eligible non-audit taxpayers for assessment year 2026-27. Taxpayers yet to submit their returns can file them within the original deadline today. Missing the deadline does not permanently close the filing window. However, taxpayers […]
Sunny Deol Starts Action Scenes for ‘Antony’ Amid Busy Schedule
Sunny Deol has quickly returned to work following the release of his latest film, Batwara 1947. While the Partition drama may not have continued the strong box-office momentum he established with Gadar 2: The Katha Continues in 2023, the actor has several major projects lined up. He is currently juggling four films, including Antony, Ramayana: […]
Nepal Flood Victims Buried in Chitwan as Authorities Preserve DNA for Identification
Nepal Flash Flood: Chitwan Authorities Bury Unidentified Bodies Amid Morgue Space Crisis, Preserve DNA Samples For Future Identification | Video | X Chitwan: Authorities in Nepal have begun burying unidentified bodies recovered from the Trishuli and Narayani riverbanks in a forest area in Chitwan, as morgues face a shortage of space following devastating flash floods that […]
India urged to boost R&D and manufacturing with 3M investments
New Delhi: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on 3M to deepen its investments in research and development, advanced manufacturing and local supply-chain development in India as she pitched the country as an increasingly important hub for technology, innovation and global manufacturing. Taking to the social media platform X, […]
Actress Manasi Parekh Survives China Landslides, Reunites with Family in Mumbai
Actress Manasi Parekh has reached Mumbai safely after a harrowing ordeal during her Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage with Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation. The actress had recently revealed that she was supposed to be at Gyirong Port in Tibet just hours before the region was hit by devastating flash floods. While Manasi managed to make her way to […]
HDFC Bank Shares Jump 2.7% Amid CEO Succession Uncertainty
Shares of HDFC Bank rose nearly 2.7% in early trading on August 31 as investors assessed the impact of the lender’s upcoming change in top management. The stock gained 2.7% to Rs 739.75, outperforming a weak broader market. The move follows MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan’s decision not to seek another term. Jagdishan will retire […]
India and Brazil aim to double trade to $30 billion by 2030, focusing on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and machinery, with current trade at over $15 billion. Discussions included expanding investment, modernising trade agreements, and improving market access, alongside strengthening cooperation in agriculture and pharmaceuticals, as part of broader economic collaboration efforts.
New Delhi: India and Brazil are looking to double bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030, with both countries seeking stronger cooperation across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods and machinery. The target was reaffirmed at the eighth India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism meeting held in Brasilia. The talks were co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Brazil’s […]
Romantic Drama Laikey Laikaa Delayed to 2027 for Special Song
The release of Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma’s upcoming romantic drama Laikey Laikaa has been delayed. The film, which was earlier scheduled to arrive in 2026, will now reportedly release in February 2027. The makers are said to have decided to postpone the film to make room for a special song featuring Rasha Thadani.Rasha Thadani, […]