The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
Bollywood versatile star Manoj Bajpayee recently looked back at his long-standing association with filmmaker Devashish Makhija and shared insights into the journey behind some of their most discussed projects. During the promotional campaign for his upcoming film ‘Governor’, the actor opened up about the making of Bhonsle, Tandav and Joram. He spoke about the challenges…
Doja Cat has found herself in a Twitch problem after one of her viewers, PlaqueBoyMax, was suddenly banned from her channel. This happened during her live stream, where she was playing games and talking with her fans. PlaqueBoyMax had joined the stream and even gifted 10 subscriptions to support her channel. But soon after that,…
Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon (File photo) The US-Iran peace deal already seems to be under strain as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes in southern Lebanon, despite Tehran’s insistence that Lebanon is part of the broader framework to end regional hostilities.The Israeli military said Hezbollah launched multiple rocket attacks, as well as anti-tank missiles…
Photo: comobusinesstimes.com When Fred Parry’s late wife, Mary, first saw the stately 1914 mansion on West Broadway in Columbia, Missouri, she fell in love. Years later, after her death, Parry found himself facing a choice: let the historic home be redeveloped or step in to save it. He chose the latter, buying the property with…
Ankara: Western leaders came to Turkiye to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world. They each left with a revolver and six rounds. The unconventional gift from the host of this week’s Nato summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was meant to showcase his country’s growing defence industry.But it left officials across the alliance scratching…
US and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. The report said both sides are working through mediators on the one-page, 14-point MoU intended to establish the framework for a month-long negotiating process aimed at ending…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Lupin, Jio Financial Services, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone are the top stocks that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan recommends for buying on April 28, 2026.Lupin: Buy in the range between Rs 2324 & Rs 2325; Stop Loss: Rs 2204; Target:…
Bruce Willis is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most beloved action heroes. While the actor has long retired following his dementia diagnosis, his films and performances continue to be celebrated by fans across the world. Here is a look at the quote of the day from his early 2000s film Bandits. Quote of the day…
NEW DELHI: Power giant NTPC on Saturday reported a 15% increase in consolidated profit, which rose from Rs 23,953 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 27,546 crore in 2025-26. It said the group’s strong performance was bolstered by a 29% increase in the share of joint venture profits, which reached Rs 2,864 crore, along with Rs…