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The New Year is here, and it’s time for a wonderful beginning as every year starts with a whiff of energy and enthusiasm to achieve and manifest goals. Interestingly, every zodiac sign has a fair share of happiness and prosperity this year, but experts believe that this year will be a transformative year for the…
The much overdue Census will finally get off the blocks come April 1, with lakhs of enumerators fanning out, going house to house to collect data on things like living conditions and access to amenities. The sheer scale of the exercise makes it, even at the best of times, daunting. But there are, apart from…
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for the federal government to purchase $200 billion worth of mortgage bonds, saying the move will help bring down mortgage rates as concerns over housing affordability continue to weigh down Americans.In a post on social media on Thursday, Trump said the funds would come from Fannie Mae and…
MUMBAI: A return of fears about higher US tariffs for Indian exports to the world’s largest economy pushed Dalal Street investors to press the ‘sell’ button on Thursday. This shaved off 780 points (close to 1%) from the sensex and 264 points from Nifty. Strong foreign fund selling and delay in signing of the US-India…
BENGALURU: Neighbours cannot be casually dragged into dowry harassment cases, Karnataka high court has held, quashing criminal proceedings against a Bengaluru woman caught in a matrimonial dispute between a couple in her neighbourhood.“A stranger cannot be drawn into the proceedings for offences under Section 498A of IPC, between the husband, wife or family members,” Justice…
Iran has imposed sweeping restrictions on communication, shutting down internet services and telephone lines across large parts of the country as protests against economic hardship intensified on Thursday. There are also concerns that authorities may attempt to interfere with satellite signals to prevent footage of the unrest from reaching the outside world.Amid the clampdown, exiled…
The ED on Thursday conducted searches at political consultancy firm I-PAC’s office in Salt Lake and its director’s Loudon Street home in connection with a five-year-old case, prompting CM Mamata Banerjee to call it political vendetta and “a crime” and dub Union home minister Amit Shah “nasty and naughty”. KOLKATA: The ED on Thursday conducted…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 9, 2026 are Hindustan Unilever, and Tata Power. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyDomestic equity benchmarks witnessed a sharp correction over the last four sessions, giving up the entirety of last…
Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ release has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, leaving fans disappointed. The delay stems from a Madras High Court hearing regarding the film’s censor certificate, with a verdict expected on January 9th. Actors and fans express their unwavering support for Vijay, anticipating a grander celebration upon the film’s eventual…
Shukla Kumar, wife of the late Rajendra Kumar and mother of Kumar Gaurav, has passed away, leaving the Hindi film industry in mourning. A prayer meeting is scheduled for January 10. Though she preferred to stay out of the spotlight, Shukla Kumar was a significant family figure, witnessing the evolution of Indian cinema. Her family…
