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‘I quit after watching news on TV': Bangladesh Bank governor resigns days after Tarique Rahman took office

Sudden exit of Ahsan H. Mansur follows political transition as Tarique Rahman-led administration assumes office

Stock market today: Sensex ends flat after volatile session, Nifty holds 25,480

The Sensex ended up 57.69 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 82,283.61, after swinging between an intraday high of 82,957.91 and a low of 82,132.63. The Nifty 50 settled 57.85 points, or 0.23 per cent, higher at 25,482.50.

How a Rs 590-crore fraud unfolded at IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank is in trouble after a Rs 590-crore scam was discovered at its Chandigarh branch in Haryana. Investigations reveal that bank officials and external parties perpetrated the fraud through deceitful cheque-debit transactions. Now, four people have been arrested — the bank’s former manager and three others

Germany’s Merz leads corporate heavyweights to China, pushes for trade reset

Merz signals ‘de-risking, not decoupling’ as Germany seeks balanced economic partnership with China

IDFC First Bank Fraud Case: Lender refunds '100%' to govt departments as probe continues

IDFC First Bank has repaid Rs 583 crore to Haryana government departments in a Rs 590-crore fraud case at its Chandigarh branch as a criminal probe continues

Asian currencies scale 16-month peak as weak dollar, firm yuan lift region

Broad-based rally lifts regional FX to strongest level since October 2024 as investors reassess US fiscal risks and pivot to Asia

Australia core inflation hits 16-month high, May rate hike odds jump to 80%

Sticky domestic price pressures push trimmed mean to 3.4%, keeping inflation above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band and sharpening expectations of further policy tightening

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Trump’s tariff toolbox explained: What are Sections 122, 301 and 232, and why they matter

After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, the White House activated alternative trade laws to keep import duties in place. Sections 122, 301 and 232 now anchor Washington’s tariff strategy, changing the route the US takes to pressure trading partners and protect domestic industries

What do new 10% US tariffs mean for Indian exports and the India-US trade deal?

After a US Supreme Court ruling struck down President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, Washington imposed a temporary 10 per cent global duty and launched fresh trade probes. Indian exports now face reset tariff rates, even as Trump says the India-US trade deal framework remains intact

Can cash-strapped Pakistan afford to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel with US?

Pakistan has agreed with the US to jointly redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel, aiming to unlock value from a $1 billion-plus overseas asset. The move aligns with IMF-backed privatisation plans but comes as Islamabad remains cash-strapped, debt-burdened, and reliant on external financing and rollovers

Trump's impact? China cuts duties on EU dairy products after 18-month probe

The final ruling lowers duties to 7.4%–11.7%, easing trade tensions but still offering protection to domestic producers

Relief for Starmer: UK economy expands 0.1% despite uncertainty over Labour budget

ONS data shows marginal growth led by production gains even as services stagnate and construction weakens, signalling fragile recovery momentum.

Anthropic vs Anthropic: Why is a Karnataka start-up suing the US AI giant?

A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company’s India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India’s booming tech market

Alphabet lines up 100-year bond sale: Why this is rare

Alphabet is tapping global bond markets with its largest-ever borrowing plan, including a rare 100-year bond. As AI-driven capital expenditure surges across Big Tech, the Google parent’s multi-currency bond sale highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing investor demand worldwide

Explained: What we can gauge from the the India-US interim trade framework

India and the United States have unveiled an interim trade framework that cuts tariffs and alters energy ties. The deal includes an 18 per cent US tariff on Indian goods, India’s $500 billion purchase plan, protections for farmers, and a roadmap toward a full bilateral trade agreement

Can India gain from US-proposed rare earth trade bloc?

The Trump administration has proposed a critical minerals trade bloc to counter China’s dominance in rare earths and strategic resources. With India participating in high-level talks and expanding domestic rare earth corridors, the initiative could reshape global supply chains for semiconductors, defence, and clean energy

Is India really stopping Russian oil imports as Trump claims?

India’s Russian oil imports are under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump claimed New Delhi agreed to halt purchases under a new trade deal. However, refiners, data trends, and official responses from India and Russia suggest a gradual recalibration rather than an immediate stop

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US consumer confidence ticks up in February after cratering the first month of 2026

The American consumer’s confidence in the US economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier

Sensex jumps 446 pts in early trade; Nifty tops 25,550 as IT stocks power rally

The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 445.75 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 82,671.67 at 9:17 am, after opening at 82,530.12 against a previous close of 82,225.92. The broader Nifty 50 advanced 129.70 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 25,554.35

Crypto crash is macro reset, not meltdown: India’s top exchanges to Firstpost

Crypto market veterans say the $2 trillion correction reflects tightening global liquidity, rising tariffs and equity-market stress — not a structural breakdown in digital assets.

EPFO restores higher EPS pension option; govt to refund dormant PF deposits, widen scholarships

EPFO clears legacy pension disputes, unlocks higher EPS benefits for eligible subscribers

Hong Kong’s gold hub push signals China’s ambition to shape global bullion trade

Hong Kong plans 2,000-tonne storage capacity, state-backed clearing system and deeper Shanghai-Shenzhen integration to expand China’s influence in global bullion pricing

Sensex tanks 971 pts as IT rout deepens; Nifty slips below 25,450

The BSE Sensex closed at 82,323.31, down 971.35 points or 1.17 per cent. The index slipped from an opening level of 83,052.54 to an intraday low of 81,934.73. The Nifty 50 mirrored the decline, settling at 25,424.65, down 288.35 points or 1.12 per cent

China’s DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia’s Blackwell chip despite US ban: Report

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