Deal approvals: CCI clears Blackstone’s Federal Bank entry; Tata Steel gets nod for BlueScope buyout

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved US-based private equity firm Blackstone’s proposal to acquire up to 9.99 per cent stake in Federal Bank through warrants, clearing the way for the global investor’s entry into the private sector lender.In a release, the fair trade regulator said the proposed transaction involves Asia II Topco XIII […]

Charlie Kirk’s Old Nicki Minaj Comments Resurface After His Widow Erika Shares Stage With Rapper

Opera Legend Jubilant Sykes Dead; Son Held Following 911 Alert Grammy-nominated classical and gospel singer Jubilant Sykes, 71, was killed at his Santa Monica home after police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress around 9:20 p.m. Monday. Officers entered the residence and found Sykes with “significant injuries,” authorities told KTLA. His […]

IT reset: Indian tech stocks search for momentum after a long slowdown; AI shifts from pilots to payoffs

After nearly four years of underperformance, India’s information technology stocks are entering 2026 with expectations shaped more by realism than hype, as investors assess whether artificial intelligence can finally revive growth after a prolonged slowdown.The Nifty IT index is trading close to a four-year low, a sharp reversal from the pandemic-era boom that once made […]

Economy

GAIL signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 lakh tonne gas-based urea project

State-run GAIL (India) has signed a non-binding MoU with the Chhattisgarh government to explore a greenfield gas-based urea fertiliser project. | Photo Credit: State-run GAIL (India) said on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chhattisgarh government to set up a greenfield gas-based fertiliser project in the state. A non-binding […]

Laptop messenger bags for men: 10 smart, practical picks for office, travel and everyday work use

Laptop bags for men are designed to balance protection, style and daily practicality. They safeguard devices from knocks, spills and dust. Many feature padded sleeves, durable fabrics and water-resistant finishes. Clean silhouettes suit office, travel and everyday use. Comfortable straps and smart handles add ease during long commutes. A smart laptop messenger bag designed for […]

Liquidity push: RBI announces Rs 2 lakh crore bond buys and $10 billion swap; steps up support for banking system

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday announced a fresh liquidity infusion, unveiling plans to purchase government securities worth Rs 2 lakh crore and conduct a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction to ease conditions in the banking system.The central bank said the open market operations (OMO) purchases and the USD/INR buy-sell swap auctions will be […]

Economy

India-US trade talks progress, exporters hope for deeper market access

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday said India is actively engaged in trade discussions with the US, and hopes to conclude the talks “sooner than later” in a manner that restores deeper market access for domestic exporters. He also said that despite challenges in the US, Indian exporters have maintained their exports in that market. […]