Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. (LIC) will be in focus on Monday, April 13, ahead of the company’s board meet to consider a bonus issue of shares. This will be the first instance of LIC issuing any bonus issue for its shareholders since it became a public company back in 2022. Record…
As you step through the gates of the City Palace in Jaipur and enter the Diwan-i-Khas, two massive silver vessels catch the light, standing in stark, shimmering contrast to the red and pink sandstone of the royal hall. To the uninitiated, they might look like extravagant kitchenware. But these urns are more than mere containers;…
The Income-Tax Department has introduced an upgraded version of its TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) portal, aiming to streamline tax compliance through a unified digital platform. The rollout coincides with the implementation of the new Income-Tax Act, 2025, which came into effect on April 1. The move reflects a broader push towards…
Oil markets opened sharply higher, surging past the $100 per barrel mark once again after US President Donald Trump announced that a blockade of Iranian ports would begin from Monday (local time).US crude oil or WTI skyrocketed 8% to $104.24 per barrel, while Brent crude, the global benchmark, soared 7% to $102.29 in early trading.The…
Sykkuno went viral after a fake “sorry not sorry” Instagram screenshot spread online, leading many to believe he had responded to serious allegations. The post was later proven fabricated, but the damage was done as fans reacted strongly. With no official statement from him, speculation continues to grow, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads when audiences…
CHENNAI: Toy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, making the season more expensive for parents. Prices in some categories have already increased. Shabbir Gabajiwala, president of The All India Toy Manufacturers Association (TAITMA), said toy prices could rise 10%-40%, depending on plastic…
Virat Kohli in the RCB dugout at Wankhede Stadium. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have roared back to winning ways with a commanding 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, but the spotlight quickly shifted to a worrying development involving Virat Kohli.The RCB talisman, who scored a composed 50…
The buzz around the highly anticipated super hero film ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has only heightened post the recent test screenings. The film, directed by the Russo Brothers, was reportedly screened for a select audience, who have all come out singing praise of the film. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ BEST Marvel film yetAccording to industry insider @MyTimeToShineH, Marvel Studios…
Domestic equity markets are expected to track stock‑specific action on Monday amid a steady macro backdrop. While selective activity is likely in the electric vehicle (EV) space following policy-related developments, market attention remains firmly on large infrastructure, energy, financial and pharmaceutical names that announced key business updates. Adani Green Energy will be watched after reporting…
Gold and silver prices declined in international markets on Monday (April 13), pressured by a firmer US dollar and rising bond yields as escalating geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices and clouded the inflation outlook. COMEX gold futures fell 1.1% to $4,734.60 per ounce in the latest trade. Silver futures dropped 2.63% to $74.47 per ounce,…
