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Federal Reserve policy adjustments influence consumer costs for various financial products. (AI image) How does the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to the 4-4.25% range impact the lives of common people in America? The Federal Reserve establishes the federal funds rate, which governs inter-bank lending practices. Although…
Tyrod Taylor has quietly built a financial empire off the football field while keeping a low-key profile in the NFL spotlight. The veteran quarterback, who’s spent over a decade in the league, is now valued at an estimated $30 million in 2025. Between his on-field earnings, business ventures, luxury real estate, and a few publicized…
India’s fundamental growth story remains strong, but the stock market volatility has been particularly significant this year. (AI image) The US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The rate cut was on expected lines, and came amidst rising pressure from US President Donald…
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, Bangladesh’s Liton Das, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka (X) The group stage of the Asia Cup 2025 has moved into a tense phase with only a few games left to decide the Super 4 line-up. In Group B, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are battling for the two…
For much of the world, ice cream is a sweet treat with a universally understood name. But in North Korea, the simple dessert has become a matter of politics and ideology. Leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly banned the use of the English-derived term “ice cream,” ordering its replacement with state-approved alternatives such as eseukimo…
Every time you go online, it is almost impossible to avoid the pop-up banners that ask whether you want to “accept all” or “reject all” cookies. Many people dismiss them as a small annoyance, but cookies actually play an important role in how websites work and how your personal information is used. These small files…
Katrina Kaif married Vicky Kaushal in 2021 in a private ceremony at Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. Since then, they have been one of Bollywood’s most talked-about couples. Fans follow their every move and their appearances together often create a buzz. Over the years, rumours about the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ actress being pregnant have appeared multiple…
The second quarterly installment of advance tax for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is due on September 15, and taxpayers with liabilities above Rs 10,000 have been advised to pay taxes to avoid penal charges. A monthly interest of 1% is levied on delays or shortfalls under Sections 234B and 234C of the Income-tax Act.What is…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official clarification regarding the eligibility of private candidates who wish to appear for additional subjects in Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. This comes in response to widespread confusion among students, parents, and schools about whether private candidates can take extra subjects outside their…
The incident occurred after India’s seven-wicket victory, when the team declined to shake hands with Pakistani players in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated tensions with India by demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following a controversial handshake refusal…
