BENGALURU: A Democratic majority in Congress may shift the tone of the US immigration debate, but it is unlikely to bring immediate policy relief for Indian technology professionals or employers.Experts believe a Democratic victory could help temper anti-immigrant sentiment and the political rhetoric targeting Indian technology professionals, creating a more favourable environment for skilled immigration…
MUMBAI: Sensex rose for the fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, resulting in the benchmark index gaining 4,055 points or 5.5% during this stretch. FPIs have played a key role in this run, having turned net buyers.After a muted start to the session, the index reversed course as the US mid-term election results began pointing to…
Kevin Bacon’s charity mobilises 100 volunteers to pack 35,000 meals and 400 mental health kits (Image Credit: Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding via George Mason University) A few hours of volunteering can make a difference long after an event ends, particularly for families struggling to afford food and students dealing with emotional challenges. More than…
With its epic scale, a star-studded cast and a story rooted in India’s cultural consciousness, “Ramayana” is expected to open to bring Rs 75-100 crore on its opening day across languages with experts projecting lifetime collections of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 3,000 crore if it resonates with audiences.The grand cinematic adaptation of one of…
MUMBAI: With chances of a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict rising after the Democratic sweep of the mid-term elections, oil prices dipped on Wednesday. In evening trades, Brent crude was down 2.8% at just above the psychologically important $100 level, down from $117 level last week. Falling crude prices also had a positive impact…
A silver coin designed more than 150 years ago for a proposed international trading currency has fetched $4.758 million at an auction in Hong Kong, despite never becoming part of regular circulation. Made in London around 1867-68, the rare Kwan Ping Trade Coinage pattern was intended to be part of a proposed Chinese-Foreign Circulating Coin…
NEW DELHI: Industry body Ficci has sought restoration of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) exemption on listed securities, while “appropriately” raising the securities transaction tax (STT) on delivery-based transactions to protect govt revenue.During a pre-budget meeting with revenue secretary Arvind Shrivastava on Wednesday, the industry lobby group also suggested that the regime should be maintained…
A special court here on Wednesday denied temporary bail to alleged shooter Vickykumar Gupta, arrested in the 2024 firing outside actor Salman Khan‘s residence, to attend his brother’s wedding in Bihar, but allowed him to join in the ceremony via video conference from jail.Gupta, along with co-accused Sagar Pal, had carried out the firing outside…
NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved a Rs 2,814 crore scheme to boost domestic processing of lithium and nickel, reducing dependence on imports of critical minerals.PM Narendra Modi said India cannot afford to depend on other countries for processing such materials. The scheme would encourage domestic investment and secure future supplies, he wrote on X.Union ministry…
US President Donald Trump previews ballroom construction. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned the spotlight on the construction of his under-construction White House ballroom during his first public appearance after Republicans suffered sweeping losses in the midterm elections, spending much of the event showcasing his renovation projects rather than addressing the party’s electoral setback.Trump…