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Lauren Betts has 19 points, and Gabriela Jaquez adds 17 in the Bruins’ 80-60 win. UCLA puts five players in double figures on senior day.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected as the top official of the ruling Workers' Party. Delegates credited him for strengthening the nation's nuclear capabilities and its position in the region. This move signals a continued focus on military development and economic self-reliance. Kim is expected to outline future political and military objectives for the country.

The "dangerous" proposition, Witkoff said, comes despite Trump’s "zero enrichment" red line, which he accused Iran of violating "well beyond" what a civil nuclear program requires.

Joe Biden credits South Carolina for helping him secure the Democratic nomination for president.

BAFTA 2026 awards video: John Davidson is known for speaking openly about living with Tourette's syndrome. Alan Cumming stopped the awards night twice to speak to the audience.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovered near $65 a barrel after climbing 4.6% in the previous session, marking its strongest jump since October.

A defense lawyers group has posted a tracking tool to enable users to check on the status of some of the controversial prosecutions attempted by DOJ in the first year of Trump's second term.

Comfort in a career is a silent assassin, leading to stagnation and a decline in market value. Professionals must embrace discomfort, continuously learn new skills, and seek challenging roles to remain relevant and build career insurance. Disrupting oneself and redefining comfort through growth is crucial for long-term success.

India's monetary policy panel unanimously decided to maintain the repurchase rate at 5.25%, deeming it appropriate amidst buoyant growth and benign inflation. This decision follows a US trade agreement that has boosted optimism for exceeding growth forecasts, with inflation expected to remain stable and external risks perceived as limited.

If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 91st part of this series, Riju Mehta explains all about this category of small-ticket loans.

Credit card companies are changing reward systems. American Express is shifting to a milestone structure for its Platinum Travel Card. Other banks like ICICI Bank, SBI, and HDFC Bank are also adjusting perks. These changes require higher spending for benefits. Users must adapt their strategies for optimal card usage.

Standard deviation, while common, inadequately captures investment risk due to its equal treatment of gains and losses and assumption of symmetry. Skewness and kurtosis offer crucial insights, revealing the asymmetry and frequency of extreme returns. Combining these measures provides a more comprehensive understanding of potential upside and downside, enabling better risk management.

Welcome to TrendMap, your visual guide to investment performance. This edition tracks 10 years of global equity returns. Currency fluctuations impact the returns on foreign investments. To capture the real value from an Indian investor’s standpoint, these returns are adjusted to reflect their equivalent in Indian rupees. The key takeaway: no market dominates, diversification matters. By Sameer Bhardwaj.

The Wealth Company Asset Management, India's newest fund house, is making waves. CEO Madhu Lunawat is prioritizing distributor partnerships and understanding investor behavior. This approach aims to build trust and long-term investment. The company is also launching unique schemes like an Ethical Fund. Their strategy focuses on education and merit-based investments in a growing market. She talks on fixing distribution gaps, resisting hype and building a performance-led fund house, in conversation with Kayezad E. Читать дальше...

Indian investors acquiring Dubai properties without proper outward remittances are facing Directorate of Enforcement scrutiny. Violations of FEMA, including illegal money transfers and misdeclarations under the LRS, can lead to penalties and attached Indian assets. Proper documentation and compliance with both Indian and foreign regulations are crucial to avoid issues.

New draft rules for the Income Tax Act, 2025, are sparking a debate between old and new tax regimes. Salaried taxpayers may find the old regime more beneficial if they can utilise exemptions like house rent allowance and other deductions. The proposed rules offer higher exemption limits for certain allowances.

Investors are flocking to multi-asset funds, with new 'omni' and fund-of-funds (FoF) variants emerging. These newer offerings provide manager diversification and style diversification, along with favourable tax treatment. However, they lack exposure to foreign equities, limiting global diversification compared to traditional multi-asset funds.

Young Indians, particularly Gen Z, are facing a growing debt crisis. Easy digital loans and lifestyle demands are pushing them into significant debt. Many struggle to repay, leading to harassment and financial ruin. Experts highlight the need for responsible borrowing and financial literacy to navigate these challenges and avoid a widespread crisis.

State-run banks are outperforming India's stock market, attracting foreign investment despite broader equity pullbacks. These lenders are showing stronger growth prospects and better valuations, with foreign investors increasing their stakes to multi-year highs. This resilience signals a reallocation towards steadier earnings, contrasting with tech sector outflows.

Indian data centre shares saw a significant rally last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's goal to become a global AI hub. This announcement, made in the presence of AI leaders, boosted the market value of data centre companies. Major tech firms and Indian conglomerates are investing in India's data centre infrastructure.

Though Tucker only took two at-bats Sunday, he said he felt good about both.

The fugitive drug trafficker succumbed to serious injuries sustained in a military raid in the western state of Jalisco, as per the ministry. It also said El Mencho died during an air transfer to Mexico City.

President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on India last year. A US senator now claims the move was driven by personal grievances, not economic policy.

In less than a week, Nolan McLean will leave the Mets to begin workouts for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.