Opinion: Why the global turmoil is not a setback, but an opportunity to stay invested in Indian markets

The structural case for India remains intact. Growth is steady, policy support is strong, and domestic flows provide stability. (AI image) By Motilal OswalAs we enter FY27, Indian equity markets are balancing strong domestic fundamentals against an uncertain global backdrop. While policy support, improving growth, and resilient domestic flows provide a solid foundation, geopolitical risks—particularly […]

Kuwait Citizenship Law Amendments: Kuwait tightens citizenship law under new decree, expands revocation powers and eligibility rules | World News

Kuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law, empowering the government to grant and revoke nationality with greater authority. The new decree tightens eligibility criteria, particularly for naturalisation and marriage-based applications, while reinforcing strict rules against dual nationality. These reforms aim to safeguard national identity and address past irregularities, ensuring citizenship is granted strictly […]

Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims | World News

Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and […]

Cricket-Back to the drawing board for Mumbai after third straight IPL defeat, Pandya says

April 13 (Reuters) – Mumbai Indians need a major rethink after suffering a third consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League on Sunday, said captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, leaving the five-times champions eighth in the 10-team table with just two points from four […]

Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Trust deficit in Ladakh’: Sonam Wangchuk says no date for next round of talks with government announced | India News

NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” due to delays in the next round of talks with the Centre, warning that the prolonged gap risks deepening divisions in the sensitive border region.In a post on X, Wangchuk noted that more than two months have passed […]

Hormuz row: Iran takes ‘100% PhD’ dig to mock Trump for ‘blockading their blockade’

US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) Iran on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump by ridiculing his blockade announcement earlier that day with a meme that said ‘Break an enemy blockade by blockading their blockade.’Along with the meme, Iran also took a dig at Trump by writing in his style. “I have, believe me, 100 […]

Playing for India is the ultimate goal: Krunal Pandya

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Krunal Pandya emphasised that playing for India is his ultimate goal, while he is currently focused on delivering strong performances and contributing to team victories, trusting that opportunities will follow. Pandya last represented India during the July 2021 tour of Sri Lanka, featuring in the […]

‘Batsmanship was quite different’: Krunal Pandya highlights how impact player rule is redefining IPL strategy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB), Krunal Pandya explained that the Impact Player rule has significantly changed batting dynamics in the Indian Premier League (IPL), noting that earlier, teams relied on all-rounders at No. 6 and 7, but now sides can field up to eight specialist batters, making line-ups far more […]

‘Enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex’: Iran claims ‘full control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Image used for representative purposes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted their sweeping control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as it signalled that civilian maritime traffic remains permitted under regulated conditions.In a statement, quoted by AFP, the Guards’ naval command said, “All traffic… is under the full control of the armed forces,” accompanied by […]

IPL 2026: Phil Salt not overthinking his form, says ‘Focused on impact over milestones’

Phil Salt brushed aside concerns around his form in IPL 2026 after delivering a match-winning knock for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians, saying his focus remains on impact rather than milestones. Salt smashed a blistering 78 off 36 balls at the Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for RCB’s commanding total of 240. The innings, […]