Planning to buy property in India as NRI? Here’s why it might not be a good idea

Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) invest heavily in Indian real estate, however experts have flagged that these properties may not give the financial returns or security buyers expect. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who have concentrated their wealth in Indian real estate are facing increasing challenges, with experts cautioning that such investments may not deliver the financial returns […]

High speed alone cannot establish rash driving: Why Karnataka High Court acquitted man in fatal road accident case

The accused also took the defence that the deceased was under the influence of alcohol and had ridden the motorcycle in a haphazard manner. (AI image) The Karnataka High Court has set aside the conviction of a man for offences under Sections 279 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), holding that mere allegation […]

Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices not rising too much amid US-Iran war? Key levels to watch out for March 16, 2026 week

Gold on the domestic front on the daily chart is witnessing a short-term corrective phase after a strong uptrend. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are supported by the underlying geopolitical negative sentiment but the gains are capped, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold declined last […]

Stock market today (March 16, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,150; BSE Sensex down around 100 points

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: After a week of selloff, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened flat in trade on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 23,150, BSE Sensex was down around 100 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,127.30, down 24 points or 0.10%. BSE Sensex was at 74,472.58, down 91 […]

Dhurandhar 2: ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ advance booking Day 1: Ranveer Singh-led thriller earns a gross of over a massive Rs 22 crore | Hindi Movie News

As excitement builds for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the numbers speak volumes. Advance ticket sales have crossed 600,000 in India, bringing in over Rs 14 crore on Day 1. The premiere night was a blockbuster success, netting Rs 37 crore. With international markets buzzing, pre-sales are surpassing Rs 110 crore globally, hinting at a formidable challenge […]

For Left, Kerala is the red fort that must not fall | India News

NEW DELHI: For the Left, its most crucial battle is in Kerala, as the CPM-led LDF fights for a return to power in the last Communist-governed state, which goes to polls with West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. In Bengal – where it was once the dominant force and now lacks any presence in […]

LPG panic booking eases, online orders up after crash | India News

NEW DELHI: The govt’s campaign to discourage panic booking of LPG refills seems to have had an impact, with the number of domestic bookings declining from 88.8 lakh on Friday to 77 lakh on Saturday. The petroleum ministry said online bookings have also increased from 84% to 87%, while no dry-outs were reported at LPG […]

Scheme to reduce chemical fertiliser use remains a ‘non-starter’; no incentives released to states yet | India News

NEW DELHI: The govt’s ambitious scheme aimed at reducing chemical fertiliser consumption, PM-PRANAM, has remained a ‘non-starter’ as the Centre has not been able to released a single Rupee as incentive to any state even after two-and-half years of its launch, as per a report of a parliamentary committee.PM-PRANAM was approved in June 2023 for […]

Kharg Island: Trump’s mercy shot on Iran’s oil lifeline could reshape the war

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the United States has upped the ante against Iran by carrying out heavy airstrikes on Kharg Island — Iran’s economic lifeline and a strategic defense point in the Persian Gulf.During the recent attacks, the US forces conducted airstrikes on military installations on Kharg Island, including missile storage […]

Close call for Indian vessel: ‘Jag Laadki’ loading crude as UAE port attacked, sails out safely next day | India News

Ships are seen anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky in Fujairah (AP photo) An Indian-flagged crude tanker had a close call when the the UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack on Saturday while it was loading crude at the oil terminal. The vessel sailed out safely the next […]