US markets today: Wall Street drifts lower as White House–Fed feud unnerves investors; dollar weakens, gold gains

US stocks edged lower on Monday as investors showed signs of unease over a sharp escalation in tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve, two Washington institutions whose independence markets have traditionally taken for granted. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3 per cent from its record high, while assets that typically benefit during periods…

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16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…

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HSSC Group C Mains 2026 application window closes today, apply here for 1353 posts

HSSC Advt 2/2026 Recruitment Window Closes Today For Group C CET Mains The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) will close the online application window today for the Group C CET Mains examination under Advertisement Number 02/2026. Candidates seeking appointment to 1353 various posts must complete the submission process through the official portals before the deadline…

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Heads of 20 nations, delegations from 45 countries: Who is attending India’s mega AI Summit | India News

French President Emmanuel Macron, Crown Prince of Abu DhabiSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Brazil President Lula Da Silva (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday released the list of countries whose leaders will attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held in the national capital next…

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Porcupines push saffron to brink in Kashmir | India News

SRINAGAR: A prickly pest stalks Kashmir’s “red gold”. Farmers in Pampore now live on pins and needles.Across Pampore’s saffron highlands — about 15km southeast of Srinagar in Pulwama district — an unusual predator is eating into one of the region’s most prized crops. The burrowing Indian crested porcupine, a nocturnal rodent, has begun feeding on…

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IND vs NZ: Ayush Badoni earns maiden ODI call-up as Washington Sundar ruled out of series | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand have been disrupted by another injury setback, with Washington Sundar ruled out and young batter Ayush Badoni earning his maiden call-up to the national side.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Board of Control for Cricket in India…

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Why did Charles Barkley lose cool on air? Hall of Famer takes a dig at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for a concerning reason | NBA News

Charles Barkley. Image via: Rich Fury/Getty Images Charles Barkley did not hold back as the NBA shared its most traditional day with another league. As basketball tipped off on Christmas, the Hall of Famer turned analyst delivered a blunt message that grabbed headlines instantly. Speaking on national television, Barkley questioned why the NBA no longer…

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