Trump traded more securities than all Congress; backs stock-buying ban for all Congress lawmakers, but not president

The sharp increase in presidential trading has renewed concerns about possible conflicts of interest. (AP file photo) Did you know that US President Donald Trump has carried out more securities trades than all members of Congress combined since his return to the White House in January 2025? Interestingly, he supports legislation that would prohibit lawmakers…

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India plans to make its own 350 kmph speed bullet trains by 2030 to match Japan’s E10, first B28 trains to run at 249 kmph from 2027; Mumbai-Ahmedabad project cost tops Rs 2 lakh crore

The entire 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is scheduled to be completed by December 2030. Even as it builds the country’s first high-speed train set for the first time, Indian Railways has already set the ball rolling for another set of bullet trains that will run at 350 kmph.India is planning to develop and manufacture…

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India Exports To China: AI, electronics and engineering goods fuel India’s export surge into China

India’s exports to China rise nearly 40% as electronics, engineering goods gain (representative image) India’s exports to China rose nearly 40% in the five months through August, with electronics and engineering goods emerging as key drivers, even as the bilateral trade relationship remains heavily tilted in Beijing’s favour, according to an analysis of government data…

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No UPI above Rs 2,000? MP petrol pumps to stop accepting payments from October 16 over MDR

Petrol pumps to stop accepting UPI above Rs 2000. Petrol pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh have announced that they will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16, citing the additional merchant charges under the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association said fuel pump operators, who work…

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Us Tariffs On Russian Oil: India examining new US tariff powers targeting Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal

India weighs US tariff threat as Russian oil remains key to energy sourcing (representative image) India is studying the details of proposed US tariffs targeting countries that buy Russian oil, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, days after the US House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on…

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Bank strike from September 28-30 as unions demand 5-day work week: Banks may be shut for 5 days in a row as September 26-27 are holidays; SBI, Union Bank issue customer advisories

The unions are pressing for five-day banking and several other demands. Bank strike alert! Bank customers could face interruptions in branch-based services for three days from September 28 to September 30, 2026, if the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proceeds with its proposed nationwide strike.The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend. September 26…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed? Check outlook for September 21, 2026 week

Gold enters the week with a cautious undertone as markets digest the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. Gold price prediction today: Gold price outlook has turned cautious and the upside momentum seems to have subsided for now, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here’s what he has to say:Gold…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for September 21-September 25 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy today on September 21, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Indian Hotels Company, and Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd are the top stocks to buy recommended by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for September 21, 2026. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty….

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He moved to Canada and rented his Punjab house for Rs 20,000 a month, then sought eviction to use it during India visits; Punjab & Haryana HC rules against landlord, allows tenant to stay

Court ruled in favour of the tenant and rejected the landlord’s plea seeking her eviction. (Image for representative purpose only) He moved to Canada and rented his Punjab house for Rs 20,000 a month, then sought eviction to use it during India visits; Punjab & Haryana HC rules against landlord, allows tenant to stayA man…

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