‘There won’t be any more elections’: Nicaragua President Ortega (AFP image) Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that the country will not hold elections in the future, effectively ending hopes of a democratic vote and reinforcing his grip on power after nearly two decades in office.Speaking during celebrations marking the anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution…
Retail participation in mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SIPs) continued to grow in February 2026 despite heightened market volatility, according to data released by ICRA Analytics. SIP contributions stood at ₹29,845 crore in February 2026, marking a 14.79% increase from ₹25,999 crore in February 2025, reflecting continued participation from retail investors. However, on a…
BSEB extends OFSS Bihar Class 11 admission deadline 2026 till May 18 The Bihar School Examination Board has extended the admission deadline for Class 11 admissions under the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) for the 2026-28 academic session. As per the revised schedule, students who were allotted seats through the first merit list can…
Nestle India Q4FY26 Preview: Nestle India is expected to report a steady performance in the fourth quarter of FY26, with its shares rising 2.1 per cent on Tuesday ahead of the results announcement. The FMCG major is likely to deliver double-digit revenue growth, supported by strong volume traction, resilient domestic demand and healthy exports, even…
The government on March 30, 2026 notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms ITR-1 to ITR-7 for the assessment year 2026-27, marking the start of the ITR filing season. Individuals, pensioners, professionals and other taxpayers can now file their returns using the applicable forms by July 31, 2026.A key change this year relates to ITR-1 (Sahaj),…
Digital reward and incentive platforms provide a way for employees to manage money by linking incentives to savings, investments, and financial planning. While traditionally designed as consumption-led perks, these platforms now allow employees to allocate rewards across expenses, savings, and lifestyle categories. Experts say such tools can support disciplined financial habits and improve day-to-day money…
It is April 2026, and the Middle East feels like it is holding its breath. At the centre of the tension are three countries, the United States, Israel, and Iran, locked in a conflict that is now nearing the two-month mark. What began as coordinated strikes by Washington and Jerusalem onto Tehran has rapidly escalated…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
Asian equity markets are facing heightened volatility after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp swings in oil prices and global risk sentiment, exposing uneven vulnerabilities across the region, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.The report said the conflict sent “shock waves through global financial markets”, with Brent crude briefly surging to around…
Herbivore species dynamics is key to grassland food web stability In 2005, scientists began reshaping a semi-arid grassland in Inner Mongolia by changing its mix of plants. Years later, when researchers checked how the local food chain held together, plant-eating insects emerged as its strongest biological buffer.The long-term study, published on 18 July in the…
