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Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day winning streak as oil prices, global jitters weigh

Mumbai, Nov. 13 -- The key equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, snapping a three-session winning streak as rising crude oil prices and weak global cues dampened investor sentiment. Brent crude adv... Read More


Diwali gains often last. Will this year's Sensex rally hold?

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The festivities are over, but Dalal Street has held on to its cheer. The BSE Sensex gained 0.73% in the week after Muhurat trading on 8 November, adding to its strongest pre-Diwa... Read More


Debate on Second Reading of 2027 Budget begins today

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget is scheduled to commence in Parliament today (13), with proceedings set to begin at 9.30 a.m. The debate is scheduled to be he... Read More


56% of airlines expect air travel slowdown over next 2-3 years amid rising costs: McKinsey

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- More than half of airlines expect a slowdown in air travel over the next two to three years as higher jet fuel prices, rising maintenance costs and aircraft delivery delays weigh... Read More


Air India and SIA: not all marriages are made in heaven

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Almost nobody in India's aviation sector today envies Tewolde Gebremariam, who recently took charge as chief executive officer of Air India. The airline is struggling with mammot... Read More


Why everyone is zooming in on Genelia Deshmukh's 850-hour bridal accessory

India, Nov. 13 -- Genelia Deshmukh has a rather good reminder for anyone who thinks festive dressing has to begin and end with a lehenga. At a recent Diwali celebration, the actor stepped out in an iv... Read More


MediAsas: What Malaysians need to know about the new basic medical insurance plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 13 -- Malaysians struggling with rising medical insurance premiums may have a more affordable option when MediAsas, a basic medical insurance and takaful plan, is rolled out nationw... Read More


Food inflation to remain high for next few months, RBI may raise 25 bps in Dec: ICICI Bank

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Food inflation is expected to remain high over the next few months, with the Reserve Bank of India likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in December to cool retail in... Read More


Lyne Originals portfolio expansion adds five new gadgets

India, Nov. 13 -- A speaker for music, a power bank for a busy day and a neckband for calls or gaming. Lyne Originals is adding five products across its Jukebox Pro, Powerbox and Rover ranges, coverin... Read More


Akwa Ibom proposes N1.2trn 2027 budget, slashes 2026 estimate by 24%

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has proposed a N1.2 trillion budget for 2027, representing a 24 per cent reduction from the N1.584 trillion original estimate for 2026. The proposal... Read More