Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees

It’s unclear if the US is willing to give Iran such a pledge and if it would be able to insist on Israel doing the same By Ben Bartenstein, Donato Paolo Mancini and Samy Adghirni   Iran has told regional intermediaries that for a ceasefire, the US must guarantee that neither it nor Israel will…

GST reforms: How and where to invest in the stock market? Analysts decode

At the bourses, the consumption-driven theme has played out well thus far in FY26 with the Nifty India Consumption index rising nearly 11 per cent as compared to around 5 per cent rise in Nifty 50   The proposed rejig in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week coupled with eights…

Mahakumbh 2025 begins: Prayagraj set to see Rs 2 trillion in trade

The much-awaited Mahakumbh 2025 has officially commenced today in Prayagraj, promising to be the world’s largest gathering of people. Spanning until February, the Uttar Pradesh government estimates that approximately 400 million devotees will participate in this grand religious event. Meanwhile, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) projects that Mahakumbh will generate a staggering Rs…