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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru finally confirmed their wedding on 1 December after months of quiet speculation. The couple tied the knot in an intimate, peaceful ceremony at the Isha Yoga Foundation in Coimbatore and then shared heartfelt photos on social media.While their posts received endless love, one detail immediately stood out,…
Gold prices eased on Tuesday as traders chose to cash in recent gains, mirroring the softer sentiment in overseas markets. The pullback ended the strong run in bullion seen in the previous session.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the benchmark contract slipped to Rs 1,30,266 per 10 grams. The February 2026 futures also headed lower, giving…
Indian companies are likely to see higher wage bills as they adjust HR policies and compensation structures to comply with the new four labour codes. Experts estimate manpower costs could rise 5-10%, or even more for some firms.The increase in wage expenses is largely driven by higher costs for benefits such as gratuity, overtime, bonuses,…
German chemical major Wacker Chemie on Thursday announced plans to cut 1,500 jobs, nearly a tenth of its global workforce, as the industry faces one of its toughest periods in decades. The company said most of the reductions will take place in Germany, with the process to be completed by the end of 2027, according…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) The United States began the 2026 fiscal year with a $284 billion federal deficit in October, a figure shaped by record tariff revenue but also distorted by a major shift in benefit payments and delays caused by a 43-day federal shutdown. The Treasury said the shutdown postponed some agency spending,…
US retail sales grew slower than expected in September as consumers grappled with persistently higher prices and companies faced rising input costs, according to government data released on Tuesday.Retail sales rose 0.2% month-on-month, the Commerce Department said, easing from 0.6% in August and falling short of analyst estimates. The moderation in spending comes at a…
India’s newly implemented labour codes will give the country’s export industries a stronger and more predictable operating environment, a commerce ministry official said. According to the official quoted by news agency PTI, the reforms bring flexibility and simplification for businesses while ensuring fair wages, safety, equality and social security for workers.The Centre enforced the four…
Bollywood entourage cost of big stars is a topic that has been doing rounds for a while now. From lavish teams to personal assistants and chefs, the discussion around who pays for what on set has gained momentum. Amid this, choreographers Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji, who have years of experience in the industry, shared…
Gold prices recovered in Wednesday’s futures trade after three straight sessions of losses, as traders engaged in value buying ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures rose by Rs 674, or 0.55%, to Rs 1,23,314 per 10 grams in 10,726 lots. The February…
Air India has approached the Indian government to request access to restricted military airspace in China’s Xinjiang region to shorten international flight paths, according to a Reuters report quoting an internal company document. The move comes as the airline struggles with higher operational costs following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian carriers.The appeal, submitted…
