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retirement corpus of Rs 3 crore in 25 years. The investor has started taking steps toward achieving his goals as he already contributes to the National Pension System (NPS) and now wants to allocate Rs 20,000 per month into mutual funds. But how should he go about it to reach his financial milestones? According to Pankaj Mathpal, MD, Optima Money Managers, the investor is currently contributing in the employer-employee scheme, meaning the 10% he contributes from his salary and employer contributes 14% and right now, as he has been investing 15,000 per month. Also Read | Global markets in meltdown mode. Should you pull out of Hang Seng, Wall Street funds?

Mahesh Patil, CIO, ABSL AMC, says from an India standpoint, the impact of the reciprocal tariffs is there for a few sectors including large exporters like IT and pharma, because of the slowdown in the US. But the overall impact compared with the US trade, the impact on GDP, will not be more than 20 basis points. The reaction has also not been very big and it should probably settle down. Patil says he does not see a major downgrade to our earnings for next year, except for one or two sectors. Any dip because of this correction could be a good buying opportunity. It is easy to turn bearish in this market, but should one really turn bearish? If yes, why? If no, why not? Mahesh Patil: Clearly, the Trump tariffs that have come out are slightly worse than expectations. But if you look at it from an India standpoint, I would not be too bearish. While the tariffs have been imposed across the various countries, relatively if you look at India, tariffs are much lower than some of these other partners on the global front – be it China, Vietnam, or Bangladesh. In that sense, we will not be competitively worse off over there.

Wikipedia has been ordered to remove statements deemed defamatory by an Indian court from the page of a domestic news agency it hosts, the latest such directive to the popular online encyclopedia. The Wikimedia Foundation is the second major tech platform, following X, formerly Twitter, to become embroiled in recent years in court battles over content takedown orders in India. Last year the agency, ANI, sued Wikimedia for defamation in the Delhi High Court, citing a Wikipedia description that it faced criticism for being a government «propaganda tool» and sought removal of such statements.

«Over 120,000 people were laid off this year. And many of them didn’t even get a call. Some found out through a blocked email. Some were just removed from Slack in the middle of the day. That’s inhuman. Yes, layoffs happen. But how you handle them says everything about your culture,» said Harsh Pokharna in a post on LinkedIn. «I know it’s tough to have these conversations, but this is what you signed up for when you became a founder. If you call someone “family” while hiring them, treat them like family when letting them go too,» added the Bengaluru-based CEO.

Cancer natives, shaping various aspects of life. The first half of the month may require patience and careful decision-making. However, after mid-April, opportunities for growth and success will increase. This month is about balancing emotions, staying focused, and making the right choices at the right time.

Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on Friday with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against it. With the Lok Sabha having already passed the Bill on Wednesday, it is set to become law after the approval of the President of India. The debate on the Bill was marred by frequent heated exchanges between the Treasury and the Opposition benches. In a House with total strength of 236, members present were 223 during voting. After all amendments moved by Opposition members were negatived, the Bill was passed at 2:33 am. In his introductory remarks during the debate on the Bill, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Bill aims to bring transparency and accountability in the Waqf Boards. “Some people have said this Bill is aimed at harming Muslims and is unconstitutional. I want to dismiss these charges…We do not want to hurt anybody’s sentiments,” he said. The minister emphasized that there is no attempt to interfere in the religious practices of Muslims. Appealing to the Opposition to not engage in politics and rhetoric during the debate, Rijiju said the Narendra Modi government has shown the courage to carry out what Congress and other parties could not in the past. He reiterated his words that Waqf properties worth thousands of crores were not bringing any substantial benefits to the Muslims. If these properties are used well, they would benefit the poor Muslims and women, he added.

TDP's nuanced stand on the waqf bill is a well-crafted strategy to woo Muslim voters and make inroads in Rayalaseema — YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's stronghold. While TDP voted in favour of the bill, it proposed that the appointment of non-Muslims in state waqf boards be left to state governments. The decision to take this stance and propose this change through rules was taken after Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu held consultations with legal experts and Muslim groups. The party has its eye firmly on the Muslim electorate that comprises about 9.5% of the state's population.

dispute settlement system, say experts. US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10-49 per cent on about 60 countries, including India and China. It will come into effect from April 9. International trade expert Abhijit Das said that these duties clearly violate the World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. He said it breaches both MFN (most favoured nation) obligations and the bound rate commitments and a WTO member country has all the right to approach the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism. A government official said that the US has stated in its executive order for these tariffs that America has imposed import levies on national security grounds. The WTO appellate body, the highest platform for dispute resolution, is not functional at present.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services (PPFAS) Ltd’s flagship flexi-cap scheme has a cult following in the mutual fund space. After all, it has generated a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% since its launch in 2013.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It wasn’t an April Fool’s Day joke after all. As soon as the invite to Vivienne Westwood’s 1 April show in Mumbai landed as a WhatsApp text, many thought it was a prank.

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Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and called for urgent reforms in the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) to ensure better support for vulnerable sections of society. The Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, in its eighth report on MGNREGA that was tabled in Parliament on Thursday, highlighted that delays in wage payments continue to be a significant issue, affecting lakhs of rural workers dependent on the scheme for livelihood. It noted that despite digital advancements, workers often face long waiting periods for their wages, exacerbating financial distress. The report urged the government to address systemic bottlenecks, improve fund allocation, and ensure timely payments. Additionally, the panel expressed concerns over the declining budgetary allocation for MGNREGA and the increasing demand for jobs under the scheme. It recommended revising the wage structure to match inflation and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms to protect workers' rights. The report also pointed out issues such as the lack of proper job card issuance, the need for better social audits, and the importance of including more women beneficiaries in MGNREGA employment.

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Here is what some governments said about what they would — and would not — do in response. EUROPEAN UNION European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is finalising a package of measures in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and is «now preparing for further countermeasures to protect our interests and our businesses if negotiations fail». Trump targeted the EU with a 20% reciprocal tariff. CHINA

Shah said patience and being consistent helped her in losing weight. “3.5 years of consistency can do wonders! I was at 126.5 kg in Oct 2021 and now at 69.7 kg (checked 2 days back). Down by more than 56 KGS!!...” she wrote on X.

Sai Kishore bowled just three balls to Krunal Pandya but that small passage spread across 13th and 15th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings revealed the big strides the Gujarat Titans spinner has taken as a T20 bowler. In the second ball of the 15th over, Sai Kishore bowled a back-of-the-length delivery that elicited a tame return catch from a clueless Krunal. It required a second viewing to realise that Sai Kishore had delivered a carrom ball — an unusual entity in a left-arm spinner's world. But not really for Sai Kishore as he always chases something novel to stay ahead of the curve. His bowling is an extension of his life where he is a seeker — of his spiritual inner self, new places and people and fresh experiences. True to that trait, the 28-year-old has been practicing the carrom ball over the last few seasons but it was the first time he unleashed it in a real match.

Donald Trump on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a «great friend» while announcing a 26% tariff on Indian imports. However, he said, «You're a friend of mine, but you're not treating us right.» Trump claimed that the move was a «discounted reciprocal tariff» aimed at countering India's high duties on American goods. Also Read: India to face 'discounted' 26% tariff from US; Trump slaps 34% on China «India, very, very tough. Very, very tough. The Prime Minister just left. He's a great friend of mine, but I said, 'You're a friend of mine, but you're not treating us right.' They charge us 52 per cent. You have to understand, we charge them almost nothing, for years and years and decades,» Trump said, holding a chart listing countries and their tariff rates. He argued that the US had long tolerated unfavourable trade terms and had only started imposing tariffs on China after he took office seven years ago. «It was only seven years ago, when I came in, we started with China and we took in hundreds of billions of dollars from China in tariffs,» he said. The announcement comes just weeks after Modi’s visit to Washington, D.C., in February, less than a month after Trump began his second term in the White House. Trade tensions between the two countries have been a longstanding issue, with Trump previously calling India the «tariff king» and a «big abuser» in global trade.

tariffs on India. When reached out to Lutnick regarding a query on the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, he avoided the question and walked away. Trump announced new import tariffs on Wednesday (local time), outlining the rates to be imposed on countries around the world. India will face a 26 percent tariff. Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a «great friend,» Trump said that India charges the US 52 per cent, and «we charge them almost nothing.» ALSO READ: Govt analysing impact of 26% Trump tariff on India; it's mixed bag, not setback: Official Trump's announcement came while he addressed the Make America Wealthy Again Event.

Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have landed, triggering measured responses from key trading partners who seem unwilling to ignite a full-blown trade war—at least for now. Branded as “reciprocal tariffs” and ranging from 10% to 49%, the new import taxes, according to Trump, are simply the U.S. giving back what it has endured for decades. “Taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years,” he declared, vowing that “it is not going to happen anymore.” Promising a resurgence of jobs and factories, Trump framed the move as more than just economics—he called it a national security necessity that threatens “our very way of life.” Here are the first reactions: China Beijing said it «firmly opposes» the new tariffs on its exports, and vowed «countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests».

RBI rate cut looming, retail investors often find themselves questioning the right time to enter the bond market. But according to Suresh Darak, Founder of Bondbazaar, the best time to invest is now—not later. In an interaction with ETMarkets, Darak emphasized that retail investors shouldn't attempt to time the market like traders. “Retail is not a trader,” he said, adding that unlike mutual funds or institutions that can actively navigate interest rate cycles, individual investors should focus on capital efficiency and steady income.

Here is what some governments said about what they would — and would not — do in response. Read More:Trump's 26% tariffs put pressure on India. Is New Delhi ready for the impact? CHINA China's commerce ministry said Beijing «firmly opposes» the reciprocal tariffs and «will take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests,» after Trump imposed a 34% reciprocal tariff on the country. JAPAN