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IIFL Finance dismisses reports on Fairfax planning company exit to fund IDBI Bank deal

Consumers more worried about personal finances and jobs, New York Fed report shows

Fairfax plans IIFL Finance exit to fund IDBI Bank bid

Fairfax to exit IIFL Finance before likely IDBI Bank deal; Blackstone emerges as suitor

Maharashtra aims to make Mumbai slum-free within the next decade. The state is pushing for 10,000 homes in Dharavi by January 2029

In 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought Montana s massive Flying D Ranch for $21 million and made a dramatic shift in how the land was managed. He removed cattle, tore down hundreds of miles of internal barbed-wire fencing and introduced thousands of bison

Wall Street s main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he was open to keeping interest rates unchanged this month if data confirms cooling inflation pressures. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all

Russian President Putin sees a chance for a peace agreement with Ukraine. Kyiv anticipates a new dynamic in peace efforts and diplomatic engagement

Indian markets extended losses on Thursday, with the Sensex falling nearly 0.6% and the Nifty declining 0.17% as geopolitical tensions and elevated crude prices weighed on sentiment. Realty stocks outperformed, while IT stocks lagged

NSE is inching closer to its much-awaited IPO as SEBI nears approval of its DRHP. While unlisted NSE shares remain 17% below their peak, BSE has corrected nearly 29% from its 52-week high

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recalled how a 15-year-old media appearance helped boost the broker s account openings in its early days. He also revealed that he used the pseudonym Sachin and even faked an accent while speaking to a journalist

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu has spelt out five areas of focus for non banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to ensure sustainable growth for the sector.NBFCs must focus on governance, liquidity m

Gloria Steinem news: Gloria Steinem, the groundbreaking feminist campaigner, journalist and co-founder ofMs. magazine, has died at the age of 92

Slice Small Finance Bank has raised about $100 million (Rs 950 crore) from global and domestic investors at a valuation of $450-470 million (Rs 4,275-4,465 crore), marking its first institutional fundraise as a bank and a steep cut from its previous valuation

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The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the Himachal Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid strong opposition from BJP legislators, who said that the proposed changes would undermine the autonomy of state universities and bring their

The India findings of the Microsoft Work Trend Index (WTI) 2026 paints a rosy picture about AI adoption in the country. However, it puts the onus on leaders to scale up the adoption for it to bear fruit at a larger scale

A mechanical engineer from Maharashtra walked away from his multinational US-based job to pursue organic moringa farming. Returning to his hometown of Solapur, he revamped his family-owned farm and turned it into a profitable venture

One of Tamil Nadu s most beloved comedians, Soori eventually managed to transition to a leading man. However, his journey to success was anything but smooth

Gold and silver remain attractive despite recent profit booking, supported by central bank demand and expectations of softer global interest rates. While gold could see further upside, silver is likely to remain more volatile

IIT Delhi graduate Deepanshu Raj, better known as singer-songwriter Iqlipse Nova, shared why he rejected a campus placement in 2021 to pursue music and content creation. He feared a corporate job could turn into a routine that pushed his passion aside

India awaits US tariff advantage for trade deal finalization. The agreement was announced on February 3, 2026, reducing US tariffs on Indian goods

Donald Trump's economic strategy against Iran faces significant global challenges. Treasury Secretary Bessent's "with us or against us" stance echoes past policies

The Deepa Jewellers IPO entered its final day of bidding with strong investor interest, while its grey market premium moderated from earlier levels. Brokerages remain positive on the issue, citing strong earnings growth, attractive valuations and expansion pla

New York, India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 fiscal year continues the country's trajectory as the fastest-growing large economy in the world, Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, said as he rang the opening bell here at Nasd

The video attached to the post is from Nicole s October 2024 appearance on Angel Reese s Unapologetically Angel. The conversation included her past relationship with Kelce, online criticism and rumors about their finances

A judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to repeal these rules under the Congressional Review Act

Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff, though less severe than four years ago. Current yield increases are smaller, providing some market reassurance and new opportunities

Iraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage approvals

Indian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing significant delivery delays

Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing undernutrition in many populous countries

Global index providers MSCI and FTSE are set to revise Swiggy's index treatment shortly. MSCI is removing Swiggy from global indices, which will lead to considerable passive outflows

The Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has closed a long-standing inquiry into a 1989 share transfer. This decision confirms the transaction complied with all applicable laws at that time

The Pentagon has issued new guidance for mandatory testosterone screening for service members. This policy applies to active-duty and reserve personnel aged thirty and older

Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's upward trend, with Japanese and South Korean indices on the rise. The yen's unexpected gains caught traders' attention, signaling possible interventions

The Indian rupee remained above 95 against the dollar for a second day. Traders attribute this performance to aggressive dollar sales by the central bank

The Nifty index fell for a third straight day, closing lower amid rising market volatility. Analysts suggest markets may face continued pressure due to oil prices and bond yields

Indian markets experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday due to global factors. Technical analysis suggests further downside potential for the Nifty index

Multi-asset funds have outperformed the Nifty over recent one and three-year periods. Strong returns from precious metals and REITs aided this category's performance

In 1960, Johnny Burnette's charming hit 'You're Sixteen' climbed to number eight on the music charts. Tragically, Burnette's life ended in a boating accident just four years later

New Delhi: India and Canada held their annual Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at Hyderabad House on Wednesday, reaffirming their commitment to concluding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year.According to the Ministry

Part of the couple s roof was covered by a large tarp when the brothers arrived The couple s old backyard shed was in such poor condition that it had to be demolished. Neighbours, friends and members of the couple s church helped with the work Psychology revea

Donald Trump has reportedly proposed renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait.' This suggestion, if acted upon, would mark a significant and potentially controversial rebranding of a critical global waterway. Listen to this article in

Is crude oil becoming a financial problem? Patent Cliff approaching: Can Indian pharma companies repeat past success?

Delhi Police has written to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) seeking an expedited examination of biological samples collected from a sleeper bus in which a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped in Greater Noida, as investigators prepare to pursue the c

Haryana gangster Rakesh Pampu, who has been named as an alleged conspirator in the murder of Shamli singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan, has approached a court seeking protection from the Uttar Pradesh Police and Special Task Force (STF) as the Shamli Police see

Actor Sonu Sood arrived in Kathmandu with his foundation team. They are delivering critical assistance to flood-affected communities in Nepal

Responding to rising threats in the region, United States forces have executed strikes aimed at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. Central Command reported that the operations commenced on Tuesday afternoon, citing recent aggressive actions agai

The Supreme Court quashed several first information reports against protesters. It invoked constitutional powers to ensure complete justice for young participants

Union minister JP Nadda welcomed CJP's decision to cancel their September 5 protest. The government assured students that cases would be withdrawn and no strict action taken