ITC shares slid to a three-year low of Rs 345.35 on Friday, extending a sharp two-day selloff that has erased about 14% of the stock’s value after the finance ministry announced a steep increase in cigarette taxes, triggering widespread analyst downgrades and renewed concerns over volumes and profitability.The Nifty heavyweight fell another 5% on Friday,…
NOIDA: A Class 10 student died by suicide early on Dec 23, allegedly hours after she was pulled up by her teachers and principal at a private Greater Noida West school for using AI on her mobile phone to write her pre-Board exam papers. The girl’s father submitted a police complaint on Thursday seeking an…
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Best wishes to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok…
Medical staff check on environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike as part of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he is “not in good shape, but not so bad” as his indefinite hunger strike against alleged…
India and New Zealand struck a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking the end of negotiations that began back in March this year. The agreement was unveiled after a telephone conversation between PM Modi and New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon. During the call, the two leaders described the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as…
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the CMA Foundation Result 2025 for the recent examination session. Students who appeared for the exam can now check their results and download their scorecards from the official website. The CMA Foundation is the first step for candidates who want to become professional cost accountants…
Australia’s players celebrate (AP Photo/Gary Day) Cricket Australia are facing the prospect of a major financial setback after the Ashes opener between Australia and England wrapped up in just two days at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With the match ending far earlier than expected, the board now stands to lose more than AUD 3…
India’s services sector regained momentum in November as firms reported a quicker rise in new business and only mild price pressures, helping the industry rebound after losing pace in October, according to PTI. The latest HSBC India Services PMI survey showed a broad improvement in operating conditions, supported by stronger domestic demand.The seasonally adjusted HSBC…
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier (AP photo/File) A US Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone after it moved toward the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, US Central Command said on Tuesday. In an emailed statement to news agency AFP, the military said the drone “aggressively approached” the carrier with…
Akshaye Khanna openly discusses his commitment phobia, stemming from a deep self-understanding and comfort with solitude, rather than past heartbreak. He emphasizes that marriage is a significant shift, not a social obligation, and his perspective highlights that this fear often arises from self-awareness and a desire to protect one’s independence. When it comes to marriage…