The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…
India’s forex reserves rise to $658.09 billion India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $7.794 billion to $690.693 billion during the week ended May 1, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.The reserves had fallen by $4.82 billion in the previous reporting week ended April 24, taking the overall forex…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh continues to win praise from across the film industry, and the latest to join the chorus is filmmaker Karan Johar. The director-producer said the blockbuster took him back to the era of 70s Hindi cinema, often experienced in single-screen theatres. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to…
Rising petrol and diesel prices are once again increasing the financial burden on Indian motorists, making fuel efficiency more important than ever. While fuel rates remain beyond a customer’s control, several common driving and maintenance habits continue to reduce mileage and increase running costs. Many modern cars offer improved efficiency, but poor driving practices and…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: APL Apollo Tubes, and HDFC Asset Management Company are Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities’ top stock picks for this week. Below are his stock picks and also views on Nifty.Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty continues to inch higher; however, this phase…
Privacy between doctors and patients is protected by law. But the Trump administration is, in effect, trying to peek into the exam room. The Office of Personnel Management is seeking unredacted federal worker health data from insurers. The unusual request, which would give the government detailed personal and health information, alarmed health policy and legal…
Elon Musk has been extremely critical of ChatGPT maker OpenAI for deviating from its mission to develop AI for the benefit of humanity and taking a profit-making path. He has advocated that artificial intelligence (AI) should be accessible for all, and he has now announced that his AI startup xAI will open source Grok chatbot…
Bhagyashri Borse is basking in the success of ‘Lenin,’ where she plays the character of Bharati opposite Akhil Akkineni. The film has helped her gain widespread recognition, but the actress has now shared the emotional struggles she faced before entering the industry. Speaking during the Honest Town Hall interaction with college students, Bhagyashri Borse looked…
Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank’s annual net profit crossed Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, with the public sector lender reporting FY26 profits at Rs 5,209 crore, up 56% from Rs 3,335 crore in FY25, driven by higher income and lower provisions and tax expenses. The bank’s operating profit also crossed Rs 10,000 crore for…
Madalsa Sharma, who is best known for playing Kavya in the hit TV show Anupamaa, recently opened up about an unsettling experience from the early days of her film career. The actress, who is married to Mahaakshay Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, recalled how a ‘renowned filmmaker’ once made an inappropriate request during…