WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death, Debra Pierce still wonders whether the 50-year-old would have survived his heart attack if her local hospital hadn’t closed. “The sad thing is we’ll never know if he could have been saved that night or not, because we don’t have a higher level of care in…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion on Thursday to defend the rupee against sustained pressure, and stepped in again on Friday, helping the currency strengthen past the 96-per-dollar mark, according to bankers cited by Reuters.The rupee rose 0.64 per cent to close at 96.20 against the US…
Olivia Rodrigo is back for another with ‘The Cure’, another single from her upcoming album titled ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’. The song has been produced by Dan Nigro, with whom Rodrigo has been working for quite some time. With the release of the music video and second single from…
Mumbai : LIC reported a 19.3% rise in standalone profit after tax to Rs 57,419 crore for FY26, with a 41.6% surge in value of new business, reflecting improved product mix and steady premium growth. The insurer’s total premium income rose 9.8% to Rs 5,35,984 crore in FY26 from Rs 4,88,148 crore a year earlier….
Shruti Haasan may be the daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan, but during her childhood, she reportedly struggled with the constant attention that came with his fame. Everywhere she went, people identified her only as “Kamal Haasan’s daughter.” While many would enjoy such recognition, Shruti Haasan apparently found it overwhelming as a school student. She…
Honda Cars India today finally launched the Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The entry-level SV petrol manual variant is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The V trim costs Rs 13.29 lakh for the manual and Rs 14.29 lakh for the CVT. The ZX variant is priced at Rs 15.25 lakh for…
Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as $200 per barrel in a worst-case scenario if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through the end of 2026, according to a report.As per a report by Wood Mackenzie, a prolonged disruption in the strategic waterway could trigger a severe global energy and economic crisis.The…
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds found themselves in a financial pickle, staring down more than $2.1 million in contractor liens connected to their unfinished estate in New York. As they navigate this hefty burden, which is a result of lengthy construction delays, it adds yet another layer to their already challenging mix of business ventures…
Maruti Suzuki India today announced that it will increase the prices of its models across the portfolio by up to Rs 30,000. The revised prices will come into effect from June 2026. The company also stated that the exact quantum of the price hike will vary depending on the model. The company said it will…
Asian stock markets moved higher on Friday as optimism surrounding ongoing US-Iran negotiations supported investor sentiment, although rising crude oil prices continued to keep inflation worries alive. Market confidence remained upbeat for a second consecutive session amid hopes that diplomatic efforts could help restore stability to global energy supplies following weeks of uncertainty caused by…