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Domino’s is rolling out a new five-pizza Italiano's collection featuring thinner crusts and Italian-inspired toppings, aimed at the premium end of the takeaway market. The move seeks to give customers a restaurant-like dining experience at home. Chief executive Nicola Frampton said the trend is ... Read full article.

Overseas investors reduced bearish derivative bets on India as the market rebounded, liquidating some short positions. The long-short ratio for Nifty futures rose to 22%, signaling cautious optimism, and was close to the 18-21% range seen in the last week of February before the US-Iran clash. The ... Read full article.

Global crude oil markets are in a frenzy as a severe shortage drives intense competition for prompt deliveries. Physical oil prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with buyers vastly outnumbering sellers. This scramble, fueled by reduced Middle Eastern flows, is forcing refiners to consider ... Read full article.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the new global brand ambassador of Bentley Motors. She and the British car brand, designing, producing, and selling luxury vehicles and SUVs, went to Instagram to celebrate this new partnership with a series of artistically shot pictures where the actor-producer poses with ... Read full article.

At the Indian Council of Arbitration’s International Conference on Arbitration in the Era of Globalisation, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna pressed for a dedicated forum to hear complaints of arbitrator misconduct. She warned that courts are often reluctant to remove arbitrators who are former ... Read full article.

An India-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first transit by an Indian vessel through the conflict zone since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. The tanker, owned by a Mumbai-based shipping company, is carrying ... Read full article.

The Grand National is the pinnacle of British racing, staged at the iconic Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. This year’s edition features 34 horses lining up for one of the sport’s most unpredictable challenges, a race that tests endurance, luck, and strategy more than most. Fans flock to the famous ... Read full article.

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chair of Dolce & Gabbana after four decades at the helm, although he will keep his creative role alongside Domenico Dolce. Alfonso Dolce, the brother of Domenico and the firm’s chief executive, took over the chair on January 1. The move comes as the fashion house ... Read full article.

With the Grand National weekend just around the corner, bookmakers are rolling out welcome offers to snag new customers and add an extra buzz to race day. 10bet is offering a £50 welcome bonus for new customers looking to back the Grand National this Saturday. The promotion is designed to give ... Read full article.

Apple’s newest MacBook Air M5 has scarcely been on shelves when Amazon slashes its price to $949, a $150 cut from the $1,099 launch price. Apple typically avoids discounts on Macs, so the deal is turning heads among bargain hunters and students alike. At the same time, Apple rolled out the budget ... Read full article.

A renewed push inside Tata Group on whether Tata Sons should go public is gaining momentum. Trustees Venu Srinivasan of the TVS Group and Vijay Singh have publicly backed an IPO for Tata Sons, saying a listed holding would sharpen board accountability, widen the investor base, and create long-term ... Read full article.

As Akshaya Tritiya approaches, a sobering reality hits: what ₹96,000 bought in 2025 now buys far less. During Akshaya Tritiya 2025, 24-karat gold was commonly in the ₹96,000-₹97,000 per 10 gm range. This year, market estimates place 10 gm gold near ₹1.45-1.59 lakh in the run-up to the festival, ... Read full article.

U.S. gasoline prices jumped again, marking the biggest monthly percentage increase in decades amid ongoing tensions over the war in Iran. The rapid rise at the pump is part of a broader trend that is fueling concerns about inflation and the budgets of American households. Economists say March ... Read full article.

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chair of Dolce & Gabbana after four decades at the helm, a move that comes as the fashion house grapples with a debt pile of around €450m and a slowdown in global luxury spending. Gabbana will continue in his creative role, working alongside Domenico Dolce to ... Read full article.

Google and Intel are expanding a multiyear partnership focused on AI infrastructure for Google Cloud, with plans to continue using Intel Xeon processors and to jointly develop custom IPUs to accelerate data center tasks. The collaboration, which began in 2021, now places a stronger emphasis on ... Read full article.

At the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the world economy is entering a more fragile phase. Even under the fund's most hopeful scenario, growth would be downgraded as spiraling energy costs, damaged infrastructure, supply disruptions, and eroded ... Read full article.

In the latest chapter of the hit business competition, Lord Sugar has narrowed the field to two finalists who will battle it out for his investment. The pressure is on as the final two prepare to pitch their most ambitious plans yet, hoping to win the mogul's endorsement and launch their venture ... Read full article.

Prices for LPG, CNG, and PNG across India on April 10 reflect a mixed picture, with domestic rates holding steady in some categories while others edge higher amid global energy dynamics. In Delhi, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remained at Rs 913, while the 19-kg commercial cylinder ... Read full article.

A dramatic timelapse shows oil tankers crawling through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital energy chokepoints, as congestion worsens. Vessel-tracking data from April 9 to April 10 reveals a visible slowdown in tanker movement amid heightened tensions in West Asia. President Donald ... Read full article.

Publishing a book is a meaningful journey, but for many authors, the path from idea to final manuscript can feel challenging. Whether you are writing a memoir, a business book, or a fiction story, the process requires planning, creativity, editing, and publishing knowledge. This is why many writers ... Read full article.

Oil prices edged higher after fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closing, keeping markets on edge even as a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran held. Traders priced in supply risks as energy assets in the Gulf faced ongoing ... Read full article.

Indian benchmark indices are poised for a positive start on Friday as investors digest better-than-expected quarterly results from Tata Consultancy Services. While the mood remains cautious due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the immediate cue from TCS is helping risk appetite. Nifty futures on ... Read full article.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week to 6.37% after five weeks of increases, a small bit of relief for prospective homebuyers who had faced higher borrowing costs as rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months. Analysts say the move down is modest and may reflect ... Read full article.

Two heavyweight voices in India's investment discourse clashed over the country's appetite for foreign capital. Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warned that foreign investor interest in India has pretty much died out, citing geopolitical risks, high valuations, a perceived lack of 'real AI plays', and ... Read full article.

Mumbai — Indian equity benchmarks surged on relief over a US-Iran ceasefire, with oil prices easing and inflation fears cooling. The Sensex and Nifty posted their strongest single-day gains in years, lifting sentiment across sectors and helping the market cap of BSE-listed companies climb by ₹16.1 ... Read full article.

Asian equity markets edged into cautious territory as traders weighed a fragile Gulf ceasefire against a fresh uptick in oil prices and persistent inflation risk. After weeks of volatility driven by the conflict and supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, oil futures rallied on renewed ... Read full article.

Today’s top stock picks from Nuvama: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India were named as the top buys for the day by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The advice comes as traders weigh sector rotations and macro ... Read full article.

Disney is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, marking one of the first significant moves under its newly appointed chief executive. The layoffs are expected to hit hardest in the company's recently consolidated marketing department. This round adds to a years-long effort to ... Read full article.

Gold and silver prices in India on April 9, 2026, were largely steady, showing only minor fluctuations across major cities as global markets react to tensions in West Asia and mixed signals from the US dollar. Retail gold hovered around ₹15,148 per gram for 24K purity and about ₹13,885 per gram for ... Read full article.

In a bold move in the AI race, Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, its first model from the newly formed Superintelligence Lab. The release marks Meta’s most significant internal reboot in its AI strategy and signals the company’s intent to close the gap with industry giants like Google and OpenAI. Muse ... Read full article.

Mumbai's benchmark indices surged on relief over a US-Iran ceasefire, delivering one of the sharpest single-day gains in years. The Sensex jumped about 4%, closing at 77,562.90, the biggest daily gain since early 2021, while the Nifty rose 3.8% to 23,997.35, the strongest rally in 11 months. The ... Read full article.

Oil prices rebounded Thursday after a significant drop, with Brent crude rising to $97.35 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $97.43, as investors weighed whether a U.S.-Iran ceasefire will hold and how long Strait of Hormuz restrictions might persist. After a 15% slide in the previous session, traders paused ... Read full article.

In a fresh read of the March meeting, Fed minutes show officials debated the possibility of lifting rates, even as inflation stayed above the central bank's target. The debate reflects the balancing act policymakers face: cooling demand without derailing growth. The discussions occurred against a ... Read full article.

The MLB roster churn continues into a season where moves are coming fast and furious. A former New York Mets trade acquisition found himself designated for assignment by his new team after a viral infection derailed his stay, ending his tenure in the American League and prompting questions about ... Read full article.

Tata Trusts’ governance dispute intensified this week as Venu Srinivasan stepped down from the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution, a move reportedly prompted by a request from Siddharth Sharma, the Trusts’ chief executive. The request, and the broader question of whether ... Read full article.

After nearly 40 days of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a fragile ceasefire in the Gulf conflict has led to the reopening of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Hundreds of vessels carrying crude oil, LNG, LPG and other cargo had been stranded in the waterway, leaving more than ... Read full article.

All eyes are on the RBI MPC as it weighs the fate of monetary policy in a high oil, volatile global environment. With crude prices elevated and the rupee under pressure, policy makers face a balancing act between sustaining growth and keeping inflation in check. Foreign fund outflows add to the ... Read full article.

Global markets surged after news that President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a risk-on mood across currencies and assets. The U.S. dollar fell to a two-week low as major currencies rallied. The dollar index slipped about 1.0%, while the euro rose roughly 0.7% to $1.167 ... Read full article.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 5.25%. The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 5% and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate stay at 5.50%. The decision ... Read full article.

India is poised to import up to 12 million barrels of Venezuelan crude in April, signaling what could be the largest Venezuelan cargo intake in years amid a broader push to diversify crude sources. The move comes as refiners seek resilience against global supply shocks and geopolitical disruptions ... Read full article.

Less than 18 months after the passing of Ratan Tata, the Tata Group finds itself at the center of a governance dispute that could shape the future of its Trusts. The Tata Trusts, which hold a dominant stake in Tata Sons and wield significant influence over one-third of the board of the company that ... Read full article.

Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson has resigned but will remain with the company until a successor is named, according to people familiar with the matter. The move signals a major leadership transition at a time when the airline is contending with disruptions, rising costs and a precarious ... Read full article.

Universal Music Group, the empire behind Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, has received a takeover approach estimated at $64.3 billion from Pershing Square, the investment vehicle led by Bill Ackman. The proposal envisions a merger that would see a new company listed in the United ... Read full article.

As energy costs continue to rise and sustainability regulations become stricter worldwide, smart building automation is rapidly transforming how energy is managed across commercial and residential properties. Smart building automation systems are increasingly relying onZigbee gatewayarchitecture to ... Read full article.

New Delhi: Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson has resigned and will stay on with the company until a successor is found, to ensure a smooth transition. The resignation was reportedly accepted at a board meeting last week, and Wilson will remain in the system until the board names a ... Read full article.

With applications opening for the next big startup battlefield, we have to ask: Is a $100,000 prize and VC access still worth the burnout, or is the high-stakes hustle culture finally over? For a long time, the path to success in tech was paved with caffeine, sleepless nights, and a very specific ... Read full article.

Netflix just launched a standalone gaming app for kids. Is this a helpful feature for parents or a desperate grab for every second of our digital lives? Let's dive into the streaming giant's master plan. Netflix has officially moved beyond the simple 'Continue Watching' button. Their latest launch ... Read full article.

Indian equity benchmarks rebounded sharply after a cautious start, as value buying and easing geopolitical tensions lifted sentiment. The Sensex jumped 787.30 points, or 1.07%, to close at 74,106.85, while the Nifty rose 255.15 points, or 1.12%, to settle at 22,968.25. A broad rally was supported ... Read full article.

Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, says the next era for the world economy will be defined by geopolitical risk, trade shifts, and rapid tech change. In his annual letter to shareholders, he argues that wars and tensions—from Ukraine and Iran to frictions with China—could reshape ... Read full article.

Ten is leaving SM but staying in NCT. Is this the future of K-pop or a logistical nightmare waiting to happen? Let's dive into the hybrid contract trend. The K-pop world is currently witnessing a tectonic shift in how idols navigate their careers. Gone are the days when leaving your agency meant an ... Read full article.