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Lakshmi Mittal is weighing the possibility of leaving the UK following the government’s decision to end tax benefits for non-domiciled residents. If he proceeds with this move, he will be among the wealthiest entrepreneurs to leave due to tax reforms. According to a Financial Times report, Mittal, who has lived in the UK for nearly 30 years, is assessing his options in response to the Labour government's decision to abolish the «non-dom» tax regime. This policy allowed certain UK residents to avoid taxes on foreign income and gains. “He is exploring his options and will take a final decision over the course of this year,” said a close associate. “There is a good chance he will cease to be a UK tax resident.” The billionaire and his family ranked seventh on the Sunday Times list of Britain's wealthiest individuals last year, with an estimated fortune of £14.9 billion. He owns multiple properties across Europe, the US, and Asia, including a chalet in St Moritz, Switzerland, and has recently been investing in Dubai real estate.

Trump escalated the global trade wars with his plans to slap aggressive tariffs on auto imports from next week. There was no uniform flight to safety, however, even though gold leaped to a new high, as mounting inflation concerns pushed up Treasury bond yields. My column below shines a light on the rather surprising resilience shown by currencies of the countries that will be hit hardest by Trump's auto tariffs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One in every five ultra-high net worth individuals in India is either in the process of migrating overseas or plans to, according to a survey by Kotak Private Banking, a unit of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Its study found a higher propensity to migrate among professionals than entrepreneurs or those who inherited their wealth.

Tata Motors tumbled more than 5% on Thursday after US President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff on imports of cars and components effective April 2. The parent of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover slumped as much as 6.7% during the day, closing 5.5% lower at ₹669.5 apiece.

Gymshark has reportedly settled a lawsuit with a US influencer who had alleged that the company terminated a sponsorship deal with her after her pro-Israel views attracted a backlash on social media. The lawsuit was filed in the British High Court by Alix Earle, who has 7 million followers on TikTok. She also has more than 4 million Instagram followers.

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially recognized two culturally significant words in its latest update—spice bag from Ireland and gigil from the Philippines. The OED recognizes these words because of their cultural significance that reflects their impact on daily spoken language. For about 20 years, the spice bag has ruled Irish fast-food establishments, while gigil demonstrates the Filipino emotion of deep cuteness or affection.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion dropping soon. The game was announced during the Nintendo March 2025 Direct on Thursday, March 27. Developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, it presents Marvel’s iconic superheroes in a retro beat ‘em up and is reminiscent of the ‘90s arcade classics. The game is set for release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox later this year. It features hand-drawn animation inspired by Marvel’s 1990s comic book art style. According to Gamesrader, players can expect fast-paced action with a roster that includes superheroes like Wolverine, Captain America, Spider-Man, Storm, Venom, Phyla-Vell, and Nova.

Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya Maran belongs to the influential Maran family, known for its massive business empire. Her father, Kalanithi Maran, is the chairman and managing director of Sun Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a reported net worth of $2.3 billion, according to Forbes. Her mother, Kavery Maran, serves as the CEO of Sun TV Network and is regarded as one of India's highest-paid female executives. Apart from business, the family also has a strong political presence, with her uncle Dayanidhi Maran being an active leader in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

bilateral trade agreements. Accompanying political energy and encouraging words reflect a dramatic departure from sobering scepticism of the recent past. The big change is, of course, Donald Trump's unsheathing of tariffs. Inevitably, trade negotiations with the US are the principal driver. Not every trade agreement will be uniform. Concessions will likely vary, depending on strategic vulnerability. As India's most consequential business, technology and foreign policy relationship, the US will get priority in timing and substance. This is rooted in realism. It's the same approach every other major trade partner of Washington will take. In a volatile world, marked by American recalibration and retrenchment, there are significant gains to becoming among the earliest countries to find accord with the Trump administration. Gains will be both tangible and intangible.

British Steel has decided to shut both blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in Scunthorpe, which poses a risk to eliminate up to 2,700 positions within the workforce. The Chinese ownership group Jingye has determined that the furnace closures are essential because they face financial challenges and increasing environmental expenses. British Steel received strong opposition from worker unions, who believe this action will trigger devastating effects on the steel industry together with damaging jobs.

These glasses are expected to rival Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, which enable users to interact with their environment through AI. Leaks have previously indicated that Samsung's XR glasses could weigh around 50 grams, feature multiple cameras, and support capabilities such as payments, gestures, and facial recognition. The smart glasses are likely to be powered by a Qualcomm chipset, with an NXP chip serving as an auxiliary processing unit. They could also include a 12-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX681 CMOS image sensor. Additionally, according to a report from SamMobile, the glasses may come with a 155mAh battery and incorporate Google's Gemini AI model to enhance the user experience with AI-driven features.

Dhoom Machale—the high-energy Bollywood anthem synonymous with thrilling chases and grand heists—playing in the presence of British royalty sounds almost too surreal to be true. But at this year’s Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey, that’s exactly what happened. As King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived for the annual event, the distinctive notes of Dhoom Machale filled the air, played by the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band—a Hindu Scottish ensemble known for blending traditional bagpipes with Indian musical influences. The unusual yet electrifying fusion stunned onlookers, and when a video of the moment surfaced online, it sent Indian social media into a frenzy. Many joked that this was Hrithik Roshan’s latest disguise, referencing his royal impersonation in Dhoom 2, while others saw it as poetic justice—Bollywood’s way of reclaiming cultural ground in the land of its former colonizers. Beyond the humor, however, the performance symbolized something deeper: the ever-growing cultural footprint of Indian music in spaces once considered exclusively Western.

“I am concerned that pure politics could damage our prospects in future competitions,” admitted an executive at a leading US contractor. The fear? That Trump’s erratic foreign policy could leave allies exposed—or worse, that the US could remotely disable their aircraft if political relations soured.

scammers posing as police officers, who extorted Rs 13 lakh from him, reported TOI. The fraudsters falsely accused him of money laundering and threatened his arrest within two days. Ratan Singh, an English teacher at a coaching centre and resident of Pandav Nagar, described the harrowing experience in his complaint. It all started on December 19 when he received a call while preparing tea before heading to work. The caller warned that his phone number would be disconnected within two hours. The call was then transferred to someone impersonating a policeman, who handed it over to a person claiming to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). “They created a scene that made me believe the call was legitimate. Then the torture began,” Ratan recounted, said the report. The scammers escalated the situation by telling Ratan he was implicated in a money laundering case. They claimed his property would be sealed, and he would be arrested within two days unless he complied. They instructed him to provide his bank details, including the balance in his accounts, and demanded that he transfer his money to their accounts to avoid arrest and property confiscation. According to TOI, to heighten the pressure, the scammers told Ratan he was under surveillance and asked for personal information, including his location and battery percentage. They warned him not to inform anyone, threatening to seize his house if he did. Fearing the repercussions, Ratan did not tell his wife or daughter about the calls.

Xi Jinping is making China’s presence more felt across the Indo-Pacific region by testing US allies on sensitive issues, as Donald Trump’s attention is taken up elsewhere. From sending warships off Australia’s coast for unprecedented shooting drills to flying a record number of “grey zone” balloons around Taiwan, and putting pressure on Thailand over human rights issues, Beijing is ramping up efforts to project power in the region. China also issued a strongly worded warning on Taiwan to Tokyo — which doesn’t officially recognize Taipei — against “colluding” with separatists. Trump’s sudden embrace of Russia, skepticism of NATO allies and tariffs that punish friendly nations have fueled concerns about the US as a reliable security partner in Asia, where Washington has for decades provided a buffer to Beijing.

Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, was released on March 27. The film had generated intense speculation regarding the identity of its main antagonist, whose face remained hidden in promotional materials. With the film now in theaters, it has been confirmed that Korean-American actor Rick Yune plays the role.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Arpit Mittal pivoted his third startup to focus on getting Indian kids unfamiliar with English to learn and speak the language, he was in for a few surprises. His Gurugram-based edtech startup SpeakX began seeing a surge in users from India’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Ramadan, marked by fasting, prayers and acts of charity is a period of seeking forgiveness and taking time to reflect. The day begins with getting up before sunrise, morning prayers, and eating a pre-dawn meal called sehri while in the evening, the fast is concluded with an evening meal called Iftar which often comprises dates, fruits and other food items. Eid al-Fitr this year will be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon in different parts of the world. On this special day, Muslims gather for prayers, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, give to those in need, and enjoy festive meals together. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, significant dates shift forward by approximately 11 days each year. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid celebrations.

Muhammad Yunus is due in China on Wednesday at the start of a four-day visit during which he is expected to seek financial support and sign MoUs to boost his country’s sagging economy amid dwindling support from the US under President Donald Trump. India will keep a close watch if Yunus agrees to any Chinese military presence particularly in any airfield closer to the border area. Additional Chinese support for Bangladesh armed forces and any enhanced Chinese military presence in the Bay of Bengal will also be closely monitored, according to Bangladesh watchers. Yunus will attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 in Boao, Hainan province, and hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 28. Boosting economic relations with China will be a central focus of this visit, sources in Dhaka said. Yunus will later speak at Peking University, where he will reportedly be presented with an honorary doctorate. China, while engaged with Dhaka under the Hasina government and earlier with the BNP regime, is keen to keep Yunus in good humour for its economic and strategic interests in the Bay of Bengal region. As per a report in Bangladesh’s leading English newspaper The Daily Star, China and Bangladesh are planning to sign at least eight MoUs on trade, culture, upgrading Mongla Port and water management. The Sheikh Hasina government had given India access to the Mongla Port.

UK, which erroneously reported a human case of the bubonic plague recently. Known for having caused the «Black Death», plague was responsible for the death of over 50 million people across Europe in the fourteenth century. To put the infection's mortality into perspective, the pandemic wiped out nearly half of the continent's population.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s personal lives don’t seem to stop making headlines even after their high-profile divorce. Ben Affleck denied allegations that Jennifer Lopez's documentary was the reason for their breakup. Although numerous fans noted his clear unease during the documentary, Affleck confirms that it was not the reason they broke up.