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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The market regulator may review its contentious proposal to introduce a gross limit for all clients trading in index options after receiving feedback against such a rule from several market participants, a person aware of the development said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India's planned review comes after brokers, proprietary desks and institutional traders flagged risks of reduced market liquidity and higher trading costs in India's derivatives market if the rule is implemented.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, known for biodiversity and isolated ancient tribes, is in the news as India moves to promote tourism and industry in the archipelago.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The first quarter of 2025 has been a washout in terms of portfolios and market expectations because of a combination of factors including the depreciating rupee, elevated market valuations, and a deceleration in earnings growth. Moreover, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been selling persistently due to a strong dollar, high US bond yields, and uncertainties over US President Donald Trump’s policies.

Reserve Bank of India's reassurance on a festive weekend. As the story plays out amid rating action and a 24% fall in the stock, the declaration of the bank's derivative losses, estimated at more than ₹1,500 crore, has thrown up many questions. What took the IndusInd management so long to declare the losses?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Vodafone Idea Ltd is discussing ways to catch up with larger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel Ltd in the domestic satellite internet race, even as it is set to roll out its 5G cellular broadband network. Jio and Airtel recently announced partnerships with US-based Starlink Services to roll out Elon Musk’s satellite internet service in India, although they will have to wait for government approvals.

wolfdog" worth $5 million. Cadabomb Okami, named by an Indian dog breeder, is the world's most expensive dog. The pup, who is part wolf and part Caucasian Shepherd, has already become a celebrity, making high-profile appearances and drawing crowds eager to see him.

Equally crucial is the need to better leverage existing resources, many of which are overlooked or underutilised. The complexity, interconnectedness and speed of global systems demand a shift from siloed approaches across all areas of engagement — foreign affairs is no exception.

Ansal Group promoter Sushil Ansal's wife Kusum Ansal has sold her bungalow at Feroze Shah Road in Lutyens' Delhi for ₹241 crore. The sale comes at a time when the real estate developer is facing multiple legal challenges relating to its business. The deal, struck at ₹200,000 per sq ft, makes it one of the costliest real estate transactions in the country, surpassing even some of the major transactions done in Mumbai. The property was listed on the website of India Sotheby's International Realty. The firm declined to comment on commercials of the transaction but confirmed that Sotheby's had the exclusive mandate of this asset.

National Stock Exchange, India’s biggest bourse, plans to convert its iconic headquarters in Mumbai's business district Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) into a large captive data center, and move its home to a new site nearby, persons with direct knowledge of the development. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has allotted a prime land parcel of more than an acre in G Block of the business district to NSE in a long-term lease of more than 80 years. NSE will build its new head office on this plot. The Maharashtra government's planning and development authority sent the allotment letter to the exchange last week.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Las Vegas, USA: Adobe Inc has become the latest company to join the bandwagon to offer artificial intelligence services with its agentic AI platform as the technology firm diversifies beyond its core offering.

IndusInd Bank promoters have reiterated their commitment to the bank saying that the depressed stock value makes it an attractive level to double down their investment in the private sector lender. Though the bank, which has lost half of its value in the last six months, has not yet asked for any fresh fund infusion from parent IndusInd India Holdings Ltd (IIHL), the promoters see this as an opportune time to invest, said Ashok Hinduja, chairman of IIHL. “Their capital adequacy is already more than 15% and they don't need any further capital, because (it is) excess money. Unless there is a plan, is not necessary to provide,” Hinduja said even as IIHL on Tuesday announced the completion of takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital more than year year after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had approved it.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. During the wee hours on Sunday mornings, there isn’t much traffic on the Yamuna Expressway. Most people stay indoors, preferring the comfort of their homes as the mercury rises steadily.

Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday that the Hindus will rule in India and the Mamata Banerjee government will soon be dislodged in 2026 polls, as he challenged the Trinamool government on Ram Navami. The LoP also stressed that there is an attempt to appease minority vote bank and consolidation by Trinamool Congress ahead of 2026 assembly polls and attempts to prevent Ramnavami by police in various parts of the state are done by Trinamool Congress. “In Hindustan, Hindus will reign and in Bengal, those who will work for welfare of the Hindus will stay in power. Delhi has been won by BJP and now it is the turn of Bengal. Mamata Banerjee was defeated by me. She will again be defeated in Bhawanipore in 2026 by a BJP candidate,” Adhikari asserted. «Otherwise the situation in the state will soon become similar to Bangladesh if the Mamata Banerjee government remains in power.» “Every time before the election, Mamata Banerjee goes to Furufura Sharif in order to consolidate the vote bank of a particular community. In 2016 she Within ten months, there will be an assembly election which is knocking at the door. Within ten months, assembly elections will take place,” Adhikari said. He urged the Hindu Sanatanis and SC-ST to come together and vote for the BJP. “Bengal should be saved. Hindutva is being attacked and all should come together,” he said. He claimed there will be huge celebrations during Ram Navami this year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made this statement during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart, Ruben Brekelmans, on Tuesday. The two nations discussed various areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, security, information sharing, maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. However, the focal point of the conversation was Singh's firm stance on the issue of arms sales to Pakistan.

Imagine realizing in March that you owe additional taxes—plus interest—because you missed your advance tax payments. For many salaried individuals earning extra income from fixed deposits, stocks, or rental properties, this is a costly oversight. 

Good American Family is a new television series produced by Calamity Jane and 20th Television. It will be available for streaming in the US and internationally on different platforms. The series is based on real-life events and explores multiple perspectives of the Natalia Grace case.

1923 Season 2 will be released on March 23, 2025. It will be available on Paramount+ at 12 a.m. ET, 9 p.m. PT, 2 a.m. Brazil Time, 5 a.m. UK Time, 6 a.m. Central Europe Time, 10 a.m. Indian Standard Time, 4 p.m. Australian Time and 6 p.m. New Zealand Time. 1923 Season 2 is available exclusively on Paramount+. The episode focuses on the search for Teonna. Alexandra and Spencer will be on separate trains, adjusting to their situations.

dollar inflows and dollar sales by exporters, even as state-owned banks bought the US currency on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India. The rupee closed at Rs 86.57 against the dollar, compared to the previous close of Rs 86.80. It opened stronger at Rs 86.76 and strengthened to Rs 86.54 intra-day, though dollar buying by state-owned banks prevented further appreciation, forex dealers said.

In the video, Sana was seen reacting strongly to certain food items, appearing visibly uncomfortable, as if she was feeling nauseous. This reaction quickly fueled rumors that she might be pregnant. Netizens were quick to comment on the clip, with one user writing, “I think she’s pregnant; this happens in early pregnancy.” Another added, “Is she expecting? This kind of reaction is common during pregnancy.” The video has since gone viral on social media, with fans eagerly speculating about whether Shoaib and Sana are set to welcome a child.

BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22. The meeting will take place ahead of the IPL opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. The BCCI last hosted a Women's ODI World Cup back in 2013. The exact schedule of the tournament slotted in October is yet to be worked out. According to the agenda accessed by PTI, there will be a «discussion on formation of LOC for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and discussion regarding venues for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025». India have made two finals of the 50-over event but fell short at the final hurdle. Harmanpreet Kaur's team will be aiming to end the long ICC trophy wait at home.