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Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’ has amassed over Rs 21 crore net in India by its ninth day, but the film’s fortunes have taken a hit with a pronounced drop in weekend earnings. On its second Saturday, collections plummeted by 91% compared to his earlier work, ‘Lucky Baskhar’. With a hefty budget of Rs 40 crore, ‘Kaantha’…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday following signs that the US government shutdown could end soon and amid data pointing to a cooling jobs market, which has raised expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Markets, however, remain cautious on technology stocks after a year of strong AI-driven gains.In…
Sitharaman holding pre-budget talks NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with leading economists in New Delhi, marking the start of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), including the Secretary, Chief Economic Adviser, and other key officers, attended the…
This Thanksgiving, retailers in the United States are leaning heavily on private-label products to promote what they say are the most affordable meal deals in years. Walmart, Target and Aldi are each highlighting cost savings ahead of the holiday, but the reductions come with trimmed menus and more store-brand substitutes.At Walmart, this year’s meal bundle…
The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4%, opting for caution ahead of the UK government’s upcoming budget later this month that is expected to include tax increases, AFP reported.Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank remained confident that rates were on a “gradual path downwards” but stressed…
‘Mass Jathara’, the latest offering from Ravi Teja, is holding its own at the box office, receiving a blend of reviews that range from lukewarm to warm. The film, created with a budget of Rs 70 crore, showcases Teja in the role of a transport officer battling against a menacing drug lord. ‘Mass Jathara’, the…
The billionaire singer has increased the security, and the money dedicated for her protection – especially at NFL games. Taylor Swift increased the digits to a whopping USD 2 million for security, as she remains out of sight from the spotlight. The 35-year-old’s movements are constantly being monitored, and the schedules are detailed with expert…
GST revenue collections in FY26 might exceed estimates this financial year!SBI Research expects India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections to outperform targets in FY26, even as the country moves through a major rate restructuring exercise. The banking group’s latest analysis took in account for similar gains and losses across the states and concluded that…
Great news for ‘Baahubali’ enthusiasts! Director SS Rajamouli has announced an exciting new film, ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War,’ set to dazzle audiences as a 3D animated spectacle with a robust budget of Rs 120 crore. The teaser will make its debut during the intermission of the freshly remastered ‘Baahubali: The Epic,’ which premieres today. ‘Baahubali:…
The Centre’s fiscal deficit reached 36.5 per cent of the full-year target at the end of the first half of FY26, data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday showed.During the same period last year, the fiscal deficit had stood lower at 29 per cent of the Budget Estimates (BE) for 2024–25,…
