Visa beat estimates for Wall Street profit on Tuesday (April 28) as the world’s largest payment processor benefited from a steady rise in payment volumes despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, sending its shares up over 6% in extended trading. US consumer spending rose more than expected in March as the US-Israeli war with Iran boosted gasoline…
The Middle East conflict is once again shaking global oil markets, and its impact is being felt far beyond the region. As tensions rise, crude prices are shooting up and so is the pressure in India. The government now faces a tough choice: protect consumers from higher fuel prices or help state-run oil companies struggling…
Representational AI image The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha is set to declare the Class 10 result 2026 today, with more than 5.6 lakh students expected to check their scores. The result will be announced at 4 pm, while online access to marksheets will begin later at 6 pm. With such a large number of…
The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) officially announced a token strike on May 2, 2026, sparking a major discussion across the Tamil film industry. The producers body cited the reason for decision owing to the hefty salaries of leading actors and technicians over the last three years. According to the council, many producers now face…
Influencer Tatiana Chanell has publicly accused rapper Real Boston Richey of physical violence and kidnapping during their four-year relationship. She shared photos as alleged evidence of abuse, including incidents that reportedly occurred when she was underage. Richey has not yet responded to these recent social media allegations. Rapper Real Boston Richey is currently at the…
Starbucks raised its annual forecasts as CEO Brian Niccol said investments in faster service and more staffing had lured customers back to the global coffee chain. The company jumped about 5% in extended trading on Tuesday after it also beat expectations for second-quarter sales growth and profit. Niccol’s turnaround strategy, called “Back to Starbucks”, has…
Kshitiz Mahajan, Co-Founder at Complete Circle Consultants, and Tarun Birani, Founder and CEO of TBNG Capital Advisors, say growth plans in mutual funds, combined with systematic withdrawal plans (SWPs), remain more suitable for long-term wealth creation. They note that income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) plans cater primarily to investors in lower tax brackets who…
Canada’s intelligence agency on Friday recognised the threat posed by Khalistani elements in the country. The report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), tabled in Parliament, said activities of Canada-based Khalistani elements continue to promote a violent extremist agenda.It also highlighted the anniversary of 1985 Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing, stating, “This past…
President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…
Comedian Peter Kay was forced to leave the stage mid-performance after a suspicious bag prompted a police response and evacuation at a Birmingham venue.The incident took place at the Utilita Arena on Friday evening, around 45 minutes into Kay’s show, when the performance was abruptly stopped and the audience asked to leave.West Midlands Police later…
