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MUMBAI: The depreciation of the rupee has pushed up the cost of funding overseas education for middle class Indian households, nudging many students to defer their higher education plans by a couple of years or opt for shorter duration courses; some students looking for undergraduate courses are also actively evaluating the prospect of getting enrolled…
Akhilesh Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said there was a “fierce contest” between the falling rupee and the BJP’s image. His remarks came a day after the rupee briefly crossed the 95 mark against the US dollar in intra-day trade before settling at 94.70, amid volatility linked to the Iran war.“In…
JPMorgan Chase is mandating AI adoption for its 65,000 software engineers, demanding measurable improvements in code quality and productivity. Internal tracking monitors tool usage, with lagging employees risking underperformance reviews. This push aligns with a broader industry trend, as tech giants integrate AI into performance evaluations and promotion criteria. JPMorgan Chase is raising the bar…
Gold has corrected significantly by 19% globally and 17% in rupee terms. (AI image) Gold prices crash and how! The unprecedented rise in gold prices over the last few quarters has come to a halt – for now. In fact, gold prices have been on a crashing spree for the last two months, and the…
The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…
Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…
Dubai Confirms Dubai Marina Incident Was Caused by Aerial Interception: What Really Happened In The UAE Emirate Dubai authorities have confirmed that the recent incident in the Dubai Marina area was caused by debris from a successful aerial interception, reassuring residents that the situation has been contained and that public safety remains intact. The event…
Iran launched retaliatory strikes on several Middle Eastern countries along with targeting Israel and US military facilities in the region on Saturday. One of the country’s targeted is Qatar. In a video now going viral on social media shows, falling rocket debris on the outskirts of Qatar’s capital Doha triggered panic, as video footage showed…
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…
Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) fell 6% in early trade on Wednesday, after the government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) to reduce its stake in the company. On NSE, the BHEL stock was down 16 points or 5.80% to 260.10 at 11:20 am. On the Bombay Stock Exchange, the share price was…
