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Wipro and Bajaj Auto announce share buybacks: Why are companies doing it now and what changed in Budget 2026?

New Delhi, May 16 -- In April, Wipro announced a share buyback of Rs.15,000 crore. Shortly after, in May, Bajaj Auto announced a share buyback of Rs.5,632 crore. Apart from these, other companies such... Read More


Public provident fund: Deposit of Rs.2,000/month in PPF account can earn up to Rs.1.08 crore at retirement - Here's how

New Delhi, May 16 -- The public provident fund (PPF) is a top choice when it comes to long-term financial planning. Launched by the Centre in 1986, it is a reliable, low-risk government backed savings... Read More


Bond market prices in possible RBI rate hikes after fuel price increase

Mumbai, May 16 -- India's bond market is beginning to price in possible RBI rate hikes later this year after Friday's fuel price increase renewed concerns over inflation, pushing government bond yield... Read More


Reliance Jio tweaks feature phone strategy after regulatory scrutiny of tariff practices

NEW DELHI, May 16 -- Telecom operator Reliance Jio has opened its low-cost 4G feature phone recharge plans to rival devices after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) flagged device-specif... Read More


Centre plans to build 500 tribal-run forest homestays in FY27 to promote domestic tourism

New Delhi, May 16 -- New Delhi: The government plans to convert remote forest villages into tourist destinations by building 500 tribal-run homestays in the financial year starting April 2026, as Indi... Read More


WATCH | PM Modi lands Netherlandsfor second leg of five-nation tour, aims to strengthen India-EU strategic partnership

New Delhi, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his two-day visit to the Netherlands would help strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors such as semiconductors, water man... Read More


Yesterday LSG vs CSK, IPL 2026 match result: What happened in Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings game?

New Delhi, May 16 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) thrashed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets with 20 balls to spare, in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Th... Read More


Bilawal inaugurates air ambulance service in BalochistanPublished on: May 16, 2026 4:10 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated 11 healthcare projects in Quetta, reaffirmed the PPP's commitment to serving underprivileged comm... Read More


Harvey Weinstein Case: Rape Retrial Ends in Mistrial After Jury Fails to Reach Unanimous Decision

India, May 16 -- A New York judge on Friday declared a mistrial in the third sex crimes trial of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. The Manhattan jury deadlocked on a key rape charge, unable ... Read More


Four security men martyred, nine terrorists killed in Bajaur shootoutPublished on: May 16, 2026 4:08 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Security forces killed nine terrorists after repulsing an attack on an army camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district. Four security personnel were martyred during the overnight... Read More