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Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting panel is set to take its first monetary policy decision of the financial year in a review meetings starting Monday, amid a significant moderation in headline inflation over recent months. A Reuters poll of economists forecasts a 25 basis point cut in rates at the meeting. The RBI typically conducts six bimonthly meetings in a financial year, where it deliberates interest rates, money supply, inflation outlook, and various macroeconomic indicators. The other five meetings are scheduled for June 4-6, August 5-7, September 29-October 1, December 3-5, and February 4-6. In the previous MPC meeting on February 7, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had unanimously decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 6.5 per cent to 6.25 per cent. This was the first rate cut in about 5 years. The repo rate is the rate of interest at which the RBI lends to other banks.

Blake Lively is currently making headlines way too frequently as she is facing backlash from all corners. She is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As her legal dispute with It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni, escalates, so does the backlash. With Hollywood insiders turning away and her popularity dwindling, Lively's public image is suffering greatly. Blake Lively's popularity has dipped to a new low as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni progresses. In her lawsuit against «It Ends With Us» co-star Justin Baldoni, who also directed and produced the film, Blake Lively is attempting to portray herself as a victim of sexual harassment and defamation. However, her public image is reaching a new low, as quoted in a report by the NewsNation.

With this move, the two small islands off the Canadian coast have gone from relative obscurity to being the unexpected face of an escalating US-France trade clampdown. While larger countries like China and Mexico are often the focus of trade battles, this time it’s a quiet fishing outpost of under 6,000 people caught in the crossfire.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Poonam Gupta, the newly appointed deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has less than a week to prepare for the three-day monetary policy committee meeting beginning Monday. But, while it maybe be her first stint at the RBI, Gupta’s academic papers and articles point to a person who has strong views on inflation targeting framework and exchange rate stability.

Blake Lively seems to be making headlines every now and then due to one reason or the other amid the Justin Baldoni lawsuit controversy. Blake Lively's recent visit to a Connecticut donut shop was intended to be a casual gesture of support for a friend. Instead, it sparked an online controversy. Given her ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, some believe the move was an untimely PR distraction. Although her supporters are rallying behind her intentions, the timing has caused further controversy.

Kanye West is making headlines once again, but this time over a surprise business move. Struggling financially and rumored to have marriage issues with Bianca Censori, the rapper is allegedly turning to an adult toy line to revive his wealth. The gesture has got people talking, and the issue of its viability along with that of Censori's motivation has raised concerns, as per a report.

Manishi Raychaudhuri, Veteran Investor, says India is somewhere in the middle of the pack. Headline tariffs show that some Southeast Asian countries have been slapped with much larger tariffs. So all this is playing out, and the market did not have a drastic fall post the tariff announcement. However, we should not lull ourselves into a sense of security, just going by what we are seeing today. Tariffs at the rate of 34% have been slapped on China, add 20% of historical tariff and that makes it 54%. It is 26% in India, 40% in Vietnam and when such tariffs are slapped, financial markets get into a panic mode. But that is not happening. It is a good morning for Asia this morning. Markets have recovered from the day's low. Are markets getting complacent or it is time to move on? Manishi Raychaudhuri: To some extent, there is the possibility of demand retrenchment across the world, but particularly in the United States, that situation has not yet been factored in. The initial reaction of the market despite this is what I call a nuclear trade, almost a ‘nuclear battle’ in a sense in the trade regime.

Maharani Rajikaraje Gaekwad and Princess Diya Kumari of Rajasthan, still hold social and political influence, others have made headlines with contentious claims to historical sites and properties. Among them is Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, a man who claims to be the sixth-generation heir of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor. His lineage, he asserts, connects him to legendary rulers like Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. But it is not just his ancestry that has kept him in the news—it is his claims over some of India’s most iconic heritage sites, as reported by TOI.

— Should one write off this rally as just a dead-cat bounce, or see it as a serious rebound?

Donald Trump knows how to dominate the news headlines. On Sunday, the President reiterated that he could pursue a third term as US President, even though such a move could challenge the constitutional two-term limit established by the 22nd Amendment. President Trump, in an interview to NBC News, said that there were methods for doing so and clarifying that he was “not joking.”

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been making headlines for his lower-than-usual batting order in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. While fans have been left puzzled by his late entries, head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed that the 43-year-old is carefully managing his body, particularly after undergoing knee surgery in 2023. The five-time champions have not been having a great tournament so far, with two losses in three games already. As for Dhoni's batting position, CSK coach Stephen Fleming has finally answered the question on everyone's mind. “Yeah, it's a time thing,” Fleming told reporters. “MS judges it. His body is, his knees aren't what they used to be and he's moving okay but there's still an attrition aspect to it.” Also Read: Jake Fraser-McGurk takes a stunning catch at the boundary line to end Aniket Verma's brilliant knock

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear reader, Last week, I wrote about the possibility of higher volatility due to the expiry of the March derivatives series. I also put forth my hypothesis that institutional players would be a dominant reason for markets to witness stability and/or upthrust.

March Madness is in full swing, and the excitement is building as the men's and women's NCAA tournaments head toward the Final Four. The entire country of basketball fans eagerly anticipates the approaching March Madness semifinals and finals that will occur in early April. All necessary information about the Final Four event is presented here with details about venue locations alongside televised broadcasting options.

Music Festival have announced that The Killers will be headlining the event on July 29. The Las Vegas rock band are known for anthems like Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me. They will be joined by The Beaches and Matt Mays for an unforgettable night. The four-piece band, as per the reports, was formed in 2002. It features singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, drummer Ronnie Vannucci, guitarist Dave Keuning, and bassist Mark Stoermer. As per an NTV report, the band has received multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Award nominations, MTV Video Music Awards, NME Awards and more. Tickets for The Killers’ show go on general sale from April 2 at noon, and will be available online at ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com.

Philadelphia Phillies will be taking on the Washington Nationals in a high-stakes Major League Baseball (MLB) game on Thursday after two straight disappointing playoff exits. Leading the way for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who was a runner-up for the Cy Young Award during the last season. This was his second time in the last four years. Wheeler is pitted against MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals. Gore was taken from the San Diego Padres during the 2022 Juan Soto trade, Inquirer reported.

Hurun Global Rich List 2025, ranking the world’s US-dollar billionaires. The latest list highlights major shifts in wealth, with some of the world’s richest individuals experiencing extraordinary financial gains, while others faced setbacks due to market volatility, competition, and political involvement. Mukesh Ambani has fallen out of the world’s top 10 wealthiest list after his fortune shrank by ₹1 lakh crore over the past year, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. The decline was attributed to rising debt levels. Despite the losses, Ambani remains Asia’s richest person. Also Read: Mukesh Ambani drops out of world's top 10 wealthiest list At 53, Elon Musk reclaimed the title of the world’s wealthiest person for the fourth time in five years. He became the first individual to surpass the $400 billion mark, with his net worth surging by $189 billion (82%). Analysts attribute this surge largely to the ‘Trump effect’ on Tesla’s stock price, which saw a significant boost following Donald Trump’s strong political comeback. Also Read: Elon Musk reigns again as world's richest; 'Trump Effect' in action?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you’ve taken a ride in one of those blue-and-white BluSmart EVs at Delhi airport, you might not have guessed its link to a stock that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Gensol Engineering, tied to BluSmart through its common promoter Anmol Jaggi, has seen its stock crash nearly 80% from its peak amid allegations of falsified debt records.

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.

Elon Musk donned a new MAGA hat with the greatest message for President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting. Musk recently attended the second cabinet meeting of Donald Trump and once again dominated the headlines with his choice of attire. Generally, Elon Musk is seen wearing the signature red 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) hat at official meetings. But at this meeting, he was seen wearing a red baseball cap that read "Trump was right about everything". The Tesla CEO paired the cap with a black suit jacket over a plain black shirt— again a contrast to his previous appearance at a cabinet meeting last month. Musk was the only attendee at the Cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon to sport the hat with the big statement. ALSO READ: Inside Trump aide and Elon Musk's secret meeting on how they aim to transform federal spending He also wore a black suit jacket over a black shirt, similar to his attire at a Cabinet meeting last month when he wore a ‘tech support’ shirt under a suit jacket and a dark MAGA hat.

Anurag Kashyap recently made headlines by announcing his departure from Bollywood, calling the industry “toxic” and criticizing its growing obsession with big-budget films. He lamented the loss of creative freedom, stating that filmmakers were more focused on making Rs 500-800 crore blockbusters rather than telling meaningful stories. Recently, Sunny Deol also hinted at stepping away from Bollywood, expressing admiration for South Indian filmmakers and their storytelling approach. Now, business entrepreneur Radhika Gupta has expressed her disappointment over the quality of new Hindi films. Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta recently voiced her disappointment with the declining quality of Hindi films. Once a passionate Bollywood fan who loved its music and storytelling, she admitted that her enthusiasm had faded in recent years. She shared that she now struggles to finish many new films, whether in theatres or on OTT platforms. Instead, she finds herself revisiting old classics or turning to fiction books for entertainment, highlighting the growing disconnect between audiences and contemporary Hindi cinema.

«India's GDP will grow 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, we expect. Our forecast is the same as the outcome for the previous fiscal year, but less than our earlier forecast of 6.7 per cent,» S&P said. The forecast assumes that the upcoming monsoon season will be normal and that commodity- especially crude-- prices will be soft. Cooling food inflation, the tax benefits announced in the country's budget for the fiscal year ending March 2026, and lower borrowing costs will support discretionary consumption in India, S&P said. The global credit rating agency expects central banks in the Asia Pacific region to continue cutting benchmark interest rates through this year.