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Asian equities climbed on Monday, supported by optimism that a US government shutdown may be avoided and recovering from last week’s concerns over AI valuations.Hong Kong’s HSI climbed to 26,409, up 167 points or 0.64%. Kospi traded up 112 points or 2.8%, reaching 4,065. In Japan, Nikkei gained 490 points or 0.98% to stand at…

Market experts expect range-bound movement influenced by mixed global factors. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, spanned their 3-day losing streak to close in green on Monday. The stock market rose on the back of positive trading in IT and financial sectors, along with global market gains.The…

Comments from US and China trade talks will also be a key driver this week. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices are likely to be influenced by global economic developments this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here is his outlook for gold prices in the…

US President Donald Trump has again put his tariff-linked cash payout on the table, saying that Americans would receive money directly sourced from tariff revenues.Posting on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump announced a dividend of $2000 per person. He also criticised those opposing the plan, calling them “FOOLS!” ‘FOOLS’: Trump Promises To Pay…

American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s might soon enter India!Haldiram Group, one of the country’s top ethnic food services company, is planning to expand into western-style quick service restaurants (QSR). The restaurant chain is in talks with US-based Inspire Brands for an exclusive franchise deal to launch the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s in India, sources close…

When immigration officials determine insufficient documentation exists to approve an application, the USCIS issues a request for evidence. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration is tightening its noose, cracking down and seeking evidence of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has started sending requests for evidence seeking the $100,000…

India’s electronics sector could face a setback as trade tensions between US and China have eased after the Busan meeting between the presidents of two nations ended with ‘great success’.The electronics sector has raised alarm over potential threats to its global competitiveness after the tariffs on Chinese goods were reduced. The industry has urged the…

Global stock markets rose sharply on Monday as investors showed optimism amid reports that the US government shutdown could soon be resolved, after a breakthrough in the record 40-day standoff.Dow was trading up 115 points or 0.25%, reaching 47,103. Nasdaq also inched 1.95% or 448 points, to trade at 23,452 at 8:50 PM IST. S&P…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has advice to offer to students which included looking beyond academic performance, saying that grades alone do not determine success. Healso urged young people to build meaningful relationships and recognise the diverse abilities of others, calling these qualities essential for both professional and personal growth.In a 2018 Instagram post, Gates shared…

NEW DELHI: Britannia Industries Ltd announced on Monday that Varun Berry has resigned from his positions as executive vice-chairman, managing director and chief executive officer after leading the company through ten years of expansion and growth.Berry submitted his resignation on November 6, 2025, which the company’s board acknowledged and accepted during their meeting on November…