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Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case - Published This story contains details some might find distressing. I've reported on many criminal cases before, but nothing like that of undertaker Robert Bush. Now the case is over, we can report on what it was like to

Q1 results 2026: Around 500 companies are scheduled to report their financial results for the quarter ending on 30 June 2026 (Q1 results 2026) in the coming week, amid ongoing earnings season. Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Nykaa, BSE, Life Insurance Corporation of India, State Bank of Ind

While profits at S&P 500 and Stoxx Europe 600 constituents as a whole are tracking one of the best quarterly increases in years, traders have been much more discerning about how much cash is being spent on developing generative AI. Shares of tech heavy-hitters such as Meta Platfo

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly' - Published Donald Trump says he has cancelled strikes against Iran provided a deal was struck "rapidly" with the country. In a post on Truth Social, the US president claimed he was asked by Iran and

Analyst forecasts offer more than just numbers-- they provide a strategic view of future market potential. For investors seeking the next big opportunity, a closer look at BSE large-cap stocks reveals several promising contenders.Based on consensus estimates from Trendlyne, sever

The latest inflow marks a sharp reversal from the preceding months, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March, according to data from the Central Depository

Listen to this article in summarized format Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 2,034.87 points, or 2.67 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 616.15 points, or 2.59 per cent. "Markets staged a strong rebound during the week, snapping their recent losing streak as easing cru

Indian stock market: The Indian stock market witnessed a robust recovery during the week, ending their recent losing streak as softer crude oil prices, easing geopolitical tensions, upbeat Q1 FY27 earnings, and a return of foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows boosted inve

What happened to star signings your club never made? - Published Fans always get excited when the transfer window comes around. Your team is linked with a big-name signing and you start to dream they could be the ones to lead your club to glory. Tottenham fans might have felt thi

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say - Published At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media reports, quoting security officials. T

Listen to this article in summarized format The fund house believes the recent correction in IT stocks reflects concerns over tariffs, AI-led disruption and weak near-term earnings guidance, but says the long-term opportunity lies in the industry's transition from pilot AI projec

India's youth unemployment crisis has become one of the biggest vulnerabilities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, exposing the gap between the country's economic ambitions and the reality facing millions of young graduates. The frustration erupted into the open this

Interested investors need to hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for the respective corporate actions. The list remains tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits during

Over the past six months, 11 penny stocks delivered returns ranging from 19% to 198%. The stocks were screened using the following criteria: market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, share price under Rs 20, and a minimum latest trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The screen highl

Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal' - Published The Sunday Telegraph reports, external that Chancellor John Healey has warned of more "cost-of-living pain" because of the Iran war, but says he'll be "hands on" to protect the public. He's written in the paper that he'll

Stocks to buy or sell: Stock market benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, extended their winning streak for a third straight session on Friday, July 31, supported by mixed global cues and easing crude oil prices. The Sensex gained 166 points, or 0.21%, to close at 78,09

The research report noted that opportunities may increasingly emerge from the broader space ecosystem and its supply chain, rather than only from companies directly involved in launching rockets. Semiconductor, electronics, software, advanced materials, manufacturing and communic

Katayama is likely to stress the two countries' determination to combat what they consider excessive yen declines, said the sources familiar with the matter, on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. One source, asked if Katayama would announce "joint action

According to Nuvama's thematic report titled ‘Textiles – The Loom Turns Toward India’, the brokerage highlighted that the global textile market, which is currently valued at around $1.6 trillion, is witnessing its largest sourcing shift in two decades. With China's share of US ap

Listen to this article in summarized format These companies will announce their first quarter earnings between August 3 (Monday) and August 8 (Saturday). This comes after Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, ITC and several other companies released their quarterly results on

Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, with the benchmark indices ending higher amid overall bullish global market sentiment. Sensex rose 166.5 points to close at 78,095, while the Nifty 50 gained over 66 points to end the session at 24,384. Br

HDFC Mid Cap Fund has reached a significant milestone by crossing ₹1 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in June 2026, becoming the third scheme from HDFC Mutual Fund to achieve this feat after HDFC Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund. It is also the largest amo

Houthis push back on report of planned Red Sea shipping fees Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority pushed back on Saturday against reports that the group is considering charging toll fees to commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, saying ships can continue to

Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against a former Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the admi

Indian stock market: Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, extended their winning streak to a third straight session on Friday, July 31, supported by mixed global cues and easing crude oil prices. The Sensex climbed 166 points, or 0.21%, to close at 78,094.64, wh

Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61 - Published British filmmaker Justin Hardy, who directed a sequel to his late father Robin's 1973 cult horror classic The Wicker Man, has died aged 61. His family said Hardy died on Friday night after suffering a heart attack,

Indian stock market: The Indian stock market witnessed a strong recovery during the week, ending their recent losing streak as softer crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments, robust Q1 FY27 earnings, and fresh buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) boosted

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media - Published Most of the tens of thousands of migrants who swam into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Thursday have now returned to Morocco, escorted to the border by Spanish soldiers and police. But

In June, Sarvam AI entered India's unicorn club, raising $234 Mn (about ₹2,210 Cr) in a $300 Mn Series B round at a $1.5 Bn valuation. Just a month later, the startup made it clear that the funding was only the beginning of a much bigger ambition. At its inaugural developer confe

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 - Published A small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, according to local news reports and Peruvian officials. The aircraft, a Cessna Caravan C-208, had been flying over Nazca Lines archaeological

South Korea’s retail traders have long built a reputation for embracing risk. Yet July’s punishing reversal in the Kospi has rattled even this battle-hardened cohort, exposing the limits of their tolerance for volatility. Some, like Kim Han-kyung, a Seoul resident in her late 30s

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely' - Published It's a Friday night. A young woman trudges back to her apartment after a day of work. She enters a spotless kitchen, unloads a bag of groceries, and unwraps a frozen pizza before sliding it in the oven. Wha

Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism - Published A deal between Peak District bosses and car firm Skoda to put up temporary signs welcoming tourists to "the Peaq District" in honour of the firm's new electric model has given the park authority's coffer

Love Island has a problem, say fans - 'there hasn't been much love' - Published What's your dream Love Island series on paper? Some watch for the heartwarming romances, like Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury falling for each other back in 2019, while others prefer intense dramas - w

Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet - Published Fans have been queuing outside cinemas to catch the latest Spider-Man film, with many hailing it as a spectacular return for the web-slinging superhero. Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks Tom Holland's fourth stand

Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s - Published Alex West was left harrowed by the difficult labour his wife endured for their first child. When it came to their second, he hoped for a much smoother arrival. The birth did go better for his wife - but not for him. "I

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