Los Angeles Police Department commander Cory Palka stands among several destroyed police cars as one explodes while on fire during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles.Mark…
GST may make homes cheaper in Karnataka, says…
BENGALURU: The real estate sector will be one of the biggest beneficiaries under the GST regime, he said, in his address to members of trade and commerce, chartered accountants and other professionals. Apartments will be…
Tech view: Nifty loses momentum, but charts hint…
NEW DELHI: The Nifty50 snapped a four-day winning streak on Wednesday, but continued the trend of forming higher lows for another session. Analysts noted that the index was losing momentum and that the risk-reward ratio…
Nasdaq hits fresh record high as big Tech…
Our live blog is tracking market reaction as U.S. equities open slightly higher on the last trading day of May. The Nasdaq composite looking for its 7th straight monthly gain.The tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 2.57…
Tech Mahindra should stop illegal removals of IT…
PUNE: FITE has requested the Maharashtra Labour Commissioner to order Tech Mahindra to stop illegal removals of IT employees immediately, and establish conciliation between the management and staff. "On behalf of Forum for IT employees…
GST impact: Insurance premium, bank charges to increase
The impending implementation of GST would undoubtedly impact one’s personal finances especially when it comes to financial services, albeit marginally. From the present rate of 15 percent, the GST on banking, insurance and investments such…
Exxon under fire to stress test climate risk
Rex Tillerson's complicated relationship with climate changeThe once-immovable foundations of oil giant ExxonMobil's business model are being challenged by a new world of electric cars, solar energy and crackdowns on carbon emissions. Yet for all…
Election shock? Why you now need to sit…
A hastily-arranged General Election in the U.K. - that was seen as a foregone conclusion - has suddenly sprung into life with polls tightening and some market analysts speaking about outcomes that would have been…
Saudi prince: 'No doubt' women will drive
How sports can change womens' rights in Saudi ArabiaA Saudi prince has raised expectations that the kingdom may soon allow women to drive. Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah, a member of the ruling family and a…