Explained: What is Trump trying to do with Strait of Hormuz blockade & what does it mean for Iran & US?

Trump has warned that any ship in international waters that had paid transit fees to Iran could be intercepted. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire even as peace talks have failed. What does this blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by … Read more

Hui Ka Yan, China Evergrande founder, pleads guilty to many charges – here’s what the case is about

In court, China Evergrande Group faced accusations including illegal fundraising through public deposits, fraud, corporate bribery. (AP file photo of Evergrande complex) Hui Ka Yan, the founder of heavily indebted property giant China Evergrande has admitted guilt to multiple offences. These include unlawfully taking public deposits, fraud, and corporate bribery, according to a statement released … Read more

Delhi-Dehradun expressway inauguration today by PM Modi: Route, toll, travel time – all you want to know | India Business News

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens today! The much awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, that will slash the travel time between the two cities is all set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today. Built under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Delhi-Dehraudun expressway has several unique features, including a wildlife corridor for easy … Read more

Bank holiday today: Are banks open on April 14, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti? Check state-wise list

Planning a bank visit this week? You might want to check your city’s bank holiday list first! Bank holidays in India often vary from state to state, depending on the event, occasion and regional festivals. With no single uniform calendar followed across the country, your bank trip might be wasted in case the day turns … Read more

LIC approves 1:1 bonus share issue

MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, a move that will double its paid-up equity capital and is expected to improve stock liquidity and retail participation, while leaving its financial strength unchanged. The board, at its meeting on April 13, cleared the bonus on a record date to … Read more

Stock market holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti? Are NSE, BSE open or closed on April 14 – check details

Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, April 14, on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, with activity across commodity markets also partially impacted.Equity markets, NSE and BSE, will remain closed for the entire day, halting trading in stocks, derivatives and equities-linked segments.Commodity markets will see a split … Read more