Highlights The fund is based on BlackRock’s proprietary Systematic Active Equities (SAE) strategy. The equity scheme will primarily invest in the shares of large-cap companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and close on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Jio BlackRock NFO: Amidst the volatile market environment, Jio BlackRock Asset…
Iran on Monday denied holding any negotiations with the United States, dismissing claims by President Donald Trump as “fake news” stating it was aimed at manipulating “oil markets.““No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the US…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he is “compromised” and cannot participate in a parliamentary debate, while criticising his recent speech on the West Asia conflict.Speaking at the Adivasi Adhikar Samvidhan Sammelan in Vadodara, Rahul Gandhialleged that the Prime…
A migrant who was granted asylum in Britain after saying he was gay has admitted he left behind a wife and child in his homeland of Cameroon.When 35-year-old Marius Kamna first travelled to Britain from Cameroon on a temporary visa to attend a United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow, few would have expected him…
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in the…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has landed in fresh controversy even as it continues its dream run at the box office. An urgent plea has reportedly been made before the Madras High Court seeking a ban on the film’s release in Tamil Nadu, citing concerns over the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 18, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters S&P 500 futures and oil futures flashed an unusual burst of activity early Monday minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump. At around 6:50 a.m. in New…
The rupee breached the 94-per-dollar mark for the first time ever on Monday but recovered sharply to close flat at 93.53 against the US dollar, instead of ending at a fresh record closing low, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent foreign fund outflows and volatile crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market,…
Conflicting narratives have emerged between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump claimed “very good” and “productive” talks with Tehran after announcing a temporary pause in planned strikes on the region’s energy infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities denied any direct negotiations, accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover to “buy time” for military…
US stocks rallied sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States had held talks with Iran and would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants, triggering a relief rebound across global markets and a steep fall in oil prices.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,021.70 points, or 2.24 per cent, to 46,599.17,…
