Review will test whether CBSE can plug gaps exposed during 2026 exams NEW DELHI: The fate of CBSE’s controversial on-screen marking (OSM) system hangs in the balance. The board will decide whether to continue with it for Class XII exams in 2027 and possibly extend it to Class X only after consulting key stakeholders, including…
Investment income and actuarial adjustments continued to drive earnings volatility, a common feature in the life insurance business. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs 8.02 for the quarter, compared to Rs 5.75 in Q3 and Rs 8.12 in Q4 FY25. Meanwhile, the expense management ratio improved sequentially to 9.05 per cent from 11.56 per…
Goldman Sachs has a neutral rating on ITC with the target price maintained at Rs 330. Analysts said the company’s Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) earnings numbers are not comparable on a yearly basis (YoY) due to cigarette tax structure change. They expected peak earnings impact from cigarette tax hike in Q1FY27. They estimate cigarette volume decline…
Both Post Office fixed deposits (FDs) and bank FDs remain common choices for investors seeking stable and predictable returns. Typically preferred by conservative investors, these instruments may not deliver high returns but are considered useful for adding stability to a portfolio. Post Office deposits are backed by the Government of India, making them a relatively…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the West Bengal chief secretary for “not taking calls of Calcutta high court chief justice” over the Malda incident and asked him to apologise.Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court…
Bengaluru is considered the Silicon Valley of India. The city is deemed to have a bright future ahead with the AI boom and startup culture creating more opportunities than could have been imagined. However, in the greed of expanding commerce, the city has sacrificed its nature, something it was previously known for.Pointing this out, Biocon…
Gurindervir Singh (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A carefully preserved Rs 500 note, tucked inside the back cover of his mobile phone, has travelled every step of sprinter Gurindervir Singh’s remarkable journey. The folded note, which the national record holder calls his “lucky charm”, is a reminder of his days of struggle — he would find…
Samir Arora, Founder and Fund Manager at Helios Capital, revealed on Monday (June 8) that he sold units of an exchange-traded fund that tracks semiconductor stocks on Friday, just before the market opened. What followed was a massive sell-off, particularly in Eternal, dragging the Nasdaq down 4% by the end of trade. “All offshore ETF…
Dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan who started out with ‘Dance India Dance‘ has come a long way after the reality show. Shakti has managed to create her own niche over the years. In a recent interview, Shakti opened up about landing her first big choreography opportunity with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the ‘Padmaavat‘ track…
Foreign secretary brief on PM’s France visit Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday outlined the key issues discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France for the G7 Summit, highlighting progress on trade negotiations, concerns over the situation in West Asia, maritime security, and India’s engagement with major global partners.Addressing a special…
