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Rate hike possible if crude sustains above USD 90/per barrel: Union Bank of India Report

New Delhi, April 16 -- The interest rates could see an upward movement if crude oil prices stabilise above USD 90 per barrel, amid rising inflationary pressures driven by global geopolitical tensions ... Read More


Stock market today: Gift Nifty up; US-Iran war, India VIX to oil, gold, silver rates - eight stocks to buy or sell

New Delhi, April 16 -- Stock market today, 16 April 2026: Following strong global cues on the renewed hope of a ceasefire in the US-Iran war, the key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market witne... Read More


Govt plans Mobile PLI 2.0 to expand India's handset exports

India, April 16 -- The Government of India is preparing to roll out the second phase of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phones, referred to as Mobile PLI 2.0, by May this year,... Read More


Philly Fed Index Unexpectedly Increases Sharply In April

India, April 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on Thursday showing an unexpected surge by its reading on regional manufacturing activity in the month of April. The Phil... Read More


Stocks to Watch Today, April 16, 2026: ICICI Lombard, HDB Financial, GMR Airports, Brigade Enterprises, John Cockerill India and More in Focus

India, April 16 -- Stocks to Watch Today, April 16, 2026: Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rebound on Wednesday, April 15, with both benchmark indices-BSE Sensex and Nifty 50-closing significa... Read More


The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

New Delhi, April 16 -- Have you "become Chinese"? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have taken over social media with posts enthusing about how they're embracing Chinese ways of life. ... Read More


"She has earned it": Kangana Ranaut supports Deepika Padukone on 8-hour work debate

New Delhi, April 16 -- Actor Kangana Ranaut came in support of Deepika Padukone after the actress parted ways with the big-budget movies, allegedly due to a lack of fixed working hours. Last year, De... Read More


GIFT Nifty indicates red opening for key indices; Japan hits fresh high on US-Iran deal hopes

Mumbai, April 16 -- GIFT Nifty: The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 17.50 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio... Read More


'Curry boy' Vikas Khanna beams on being in TIME 100 list: 'They use the word as derogatory terms, I use it with pride'

India, April 16 -- It is a testament to his growing popularity and influence globally that chef Vikas Khanna has been named by TIME Magazine in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world... Read More


Ozekhome's Trial: 'Tani Shani' passport shares genuine features but not in NIS database - Witness

Nigeria, April 16 -- A Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer said on Thursday that while a passport presented in a London property ownership case involving senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome shared feat... Read More