India continues to be the largest recipient of remittances in the world. India’s share in the world remittances stood at 14% in 2024. What does the current US-Iran war and the Middle East conflict mean for remittance flows to India? What is the dependence, macro importance?
Several IPL greats like Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have taken plenty of wickets but never won the Purple Cap. Their focus on economy, control, and team roles often limits big wicket hauls, despite consistent performances over many seasons.
Elias Pettersson had a milestone game, as he scored twice to hit his 200th goal in the NHL and enable the Vancouver Canucks to defeat the Florida Panthers in a decisive manner. His maturing legacy came into the limelight and helped in an eventual NHL match outcome in Vancouver.
Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi has joined the BJP, citing persistent internal humiliation and lack of leadership support within the Congress. He expressed deep hurt over allegations of a criminal nexus against a candidate being dismissed as "fabricated" by a Congress leader.
A devastating fire, originating from an EV charging point, rapidly engulfed a three-storey house in Indore, exacerbated by multiple LPG cylinder explosions. The blaze claimed seven lives and injured three, prompting investigations into EV safety and storage of flammable materials. Authorities are establishing an SOP for EV charging.
India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese ethyl chloroformate imports following a complaint by domestic producer Paushak, alleging unfair pricing that harms local industry. The investigation, initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, will assess if duties are needed to protect Indian manufacturers. This move is part of a broader effort to curb cheap imports.
March 2026 brings a series of bank holidays across India, impacting branch operations significantly. Customers should note closures for festivals like Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid-Ul-Fitr, and Ramzan, alongside state-specific observances and the second and fourth Saturdays. Digital banking remains available for routine transactions, but services requiring branch visits must be rescheduled.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha proposed reforms to ease financial burdens, advocating for optional joint income tax filing for couples, full tax exemption on disability pensions for all wounded soldiers, and removal of bank minimum balance penalties. These proposals aim to create a fairer financial system for ordinary citizens amidst ongoing pensioner concerns.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up for a new chapter in their lives as the star player trains for his comeback to the field for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs, ending all speculations about a potential retirement. Amid all the this, the popular tight end faces a heartbreaking loss in his career, just weeks before his wedding to Taylor Swift.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is enjoying a special time off the field as his family gets bigger. A few days after the couple welcomed their third child, his wife Brianna Hammonds shared a video from her baby shower. The clip was from before the baby arrived, but it gave fans a look at a happy moment the family had been waiting for.
