ITC hit by cigarette tax shock! Brokerages downgrade stock as hike darkens outlook. Should you buy, sell or hold?

The government’s surprise hike in cigarette excise duties has rattled the investment case for ITC, prompting a wave of brokerage downgrades, earnings cuts and valuation resets as analysts brace for pressure on volumes, margins and long-term profitability.ITC shares tumbled to a three-year low of Rs 345.35 on Friday, extending a two-day rout that has wiped…

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John James: Born in Kharagpur, roots in Kerala, Australia U-19 all-rounder wants to emulate his hero Pat Cummins | Cricket News

John James (right) with Australia captain Pat Cummins during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney (Instagram | John James) New Delhi: By the time John James speaks about belief, it is clear he doesn’t treat it as a buzzword.For him, belief is not motivational wallpaper or a pre-match cliché. It…

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Dhurandhar Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 29 Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ day 9 (LIVE): Ranveer Singh starrer marches toward Rs 750 crore mark in 2026, while Kartik Aaryan starrer crawls towards Rs 32 crore |

The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, and others, the spy thriller continues to shine at the box office; roaring louder with every day. After 28 days of theatrical release, the movie crossed the Rs 735 crore mark and…

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‘A special day’: PM Modi to inaugurate Piprahwa relics exposition; repatriated Buddha-linked treasures on display | India News

PM Modi, Inscribed relic casket from Piprahwa (Picture- Ministry of culture) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi on Saturday, calling it a special moment for those who care about India’s history, culture and the teachings of Bhagwan Buddha.In a…

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Who is Edward Nathan Varghese, the IIT Hyderabad student who landed a Rs 2.5 crore offer?

Edward Nathan Varghese, a final-year computer science engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, has secured the highest placement package in the institute’s history. He received an offer worth RS 2.5 crore from Optiver, a Netherlands-based global trading firm, during the current placement season.The achievement comes at a time when the job market…

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6 ankle strengthening exercises to improve balance and prevent sprains

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India’s pothole-filled streets, crowded trains–and sudden stairs. They handle your full body weight with every step, twist, or stop, so building strength here keeps you steady, slashes sprain chances–and supports knees and hips too. These foundational no-equipment exercises come straight from trusted spots like Cleveland…

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