Women are actively investing in India, moving beyond traditional savings. While participation in mutual funds and equities is rising, independent control over financial decisions, particularly tax planning, is still developing. Younger women show greater comfort with digital platforms and goal-based investing. This shift signifies a growing financial awareness and engagement across the nation.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, rallied in trade on Friday after a day of losses on Thursday. While Nifty50 went above 24,000, BSE Sensex was up over 1,000 points, crossing the 77,500 mark.
Warangal police have solved a shocking triple murder case. A pregnant woman and her two daughters were killed on April 1. Ten people have been arrested, including paramedical staff and a doctor. Two doctors are currently absconding. The main accused confessed to the crime. Investigations revealed a plot involving sex determination and abortion.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell cited an umpiring "blunder" and the Eden Gardens pitch as contributing factors to their last-ball defeat against Lucknow Super Giants. Rovman Powell suggested a controversial dismissal of Finn Allen should have been reviewed, while also noting the wicket was not conducive to high scores.
The sudden nature of the measures and tighter controls risk creating an impression that India may be stepping back from its efforts to deepen integration with global financial markets.
BITS Pilani is releasing the BITSAT 2026 admit card today, April 10, for Session 1, available until April 13. Exams are scheduled for April 15-16. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website by entering their application details. Ensure you carry a printout and valid ID to the exam centre.
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from his post following a cash recovery controversy and impeachment proceedings. Allegations of unaccounted cash surfaced after a fire at his residence, prompting a Supreme Court inquiry and subsequent parliamentary action. The judge had previously questioned the constitutionality of the inquiry process.
AI giant Anthropic has withheld its powerful new model, Claude Mythos Preview, due to fears of destabilizing cybersecurity. The model can autonomously find and analyze software vulnerabilities at scale, potentially enabling even non-specialists to exploit sophisticated flaws. Anthropic is instead offering controlled access to select partners for defensive purposes.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin took a Chennai Metro ride, engaging with commuters to seek support for his party ahead of the Assembly polls. He recalled his role in developing the metro project, highlighting its progress and future expansion plans. This public outreach is part of his intensified campaign efforts.
