Saroj kumar 
Fed hikes rates to 3.75%-4%: FAQs on what it means for credit cards, mortgages, car loans and savings The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, taking the target range to 3.75%-4%. It is the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.The move is aimed at tackling … Read more
Back in July, the government lost a Senedd vote on extra spending plans after failing to strike a deal with Welsh Labour. Plaid and Welsh Labour are currently holding fresh budget negotiations around this year’s supplementary budget and next year’s full budget. In an interview with BBC Walescast, Welsh Labour Leader Ken Skates said: “It … Read more
The public offering is a major step for NSE after its plans to list on the stock exchanges remained stuck. (Image for representative purpose only) NSE IPO: The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the country’s largest stock exchange by total turnover across the cash market and equity derivatives segments, … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 years old on Thursday, prompting a wave of celebration across the nation. Stars from the Indian film industry are also extending their wishes to the PM’s birthday in a unique way. From heartfelt birthday wishes and special music releases to the announcement of an upcoming biopic, celebrities came together … Read more
Households feel the impact of a rising Bank rate through higher borrowing costs, but can benefit from more generous savings rates. Given the global picture, and market expectations of a higher Bank rate, a host of major lenders have already increased the cost of new fixed-rate mortgages in recent days. Andrew Montlake, chief executive of … Read more
Shares of industrial gas producer Steamhouse India made a strong market debut on Thursday, listing at Rs 93 on the BSE, a 14.81 per cent premium over the IPO issue price of Rs 81. On the NSE, the stock opened at Rs 94.50, marking a 16.66 per cent premium. The company’s market valuation stood at … Read more
Jewellers will now have to pay Rs 75 for hallmarking each gold article, with a minimum charge of Rs 200 for every consignment. Ahead of the festive season, the price of hallmarking gold articles has been raised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Earlier gold hallmarking cost was at Rs 45. Now it has … Read more
Al Pacino’s ‘Cruising’ was once one of his most controversial movies. Years later, he made a shocking revelation about how he never accepted the film’s pay check. (YouTube) In 1980, famed star Al Pacino scored a role in the film ‘Cruising’; however, at the time, the theme of the film was not entirely welcomed by … Read more
With ‘Sigma’ nearing its theatrical release, director Jason Sanjay is opening up about the support he has received from his father, actor-turned-chief minister Vijay. The young filmmaker is making his directorial debut with the Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah-starrer, and the film has been building attention ahead of its release. While Vijay’s presence at the … Read more
Brian Hickerson makes a brief comment after being asked about Hayden Panettiere. (Instagram) A month after Hayden Panettiere passed away, her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, talked about her. Hickerson and his brother, Zach, had been in the apartment where the actress had been found unconscious. In a recent interaction with the paparazzi, Hickerson was asked about … Read more