Royal Reckoning: Crown Strips Andrew of 'Prince' Title in Epstein Scandal Fallout

Royal Reckoning: Crown Strips Andrew of 'Prince' Title in Epstein Scandal Fallout

London, 31 October (H.S.): In a decisive and historic move, King Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of all remaining royal titles, including that of ‘Prince’. The decision, announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, marks an unprecedented fall from grace for the 65-year-old, who will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The…

Precious Metals Decline as Rupee Firms; Gold and Silver Prices Fall

Precious Metals Decline as Rupee Firms; Gold and Silver Prices Fall

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): After a brief one-day rally, domestic bullion markets saw a downturn this Friday, with both gold and silver prices registering a significant fall. The decline is largely attributed to a strengthening U.S. dollar, which has gained amid easing trade tensions between the United States and China. In today’s trading, the price…

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The spending through unified payments interface (UPI) during the festival period (Dussehra to Diwali) increased to Rs 17.8 lakh crore, up from Rs 15.1 lakh crore from the previous year, a report said on Friday. In September, UPI witnessed a…

Kyiv Contests Encirclement Claims as Russian Offensive Intensifies in Pivotal Pokrovsk

Kyiv, 31 October (H.S.): Ukraine’s military high command on Friday acknowledged a difficult situation developing around the strategic eastern town of Pokrovsk amid an escalating Russian assault, but firmly refuted Moscow’s claims that Ukrainian forces have been encircled.General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, stated that Russian activity is increasing, with enemy…

Lenskart Launches ₹7,278 Crore IPO, Subscription Opens Today

Lenskart Launches ₹7,278 Crore IPO, Subscription Opens Today

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions Ltd. launched its much-anticipated ₹7,278.02 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) for public subscription on Friday. The subscription window will remain open until November 4, 2025.The company has set a price band of ₹382 to ₹402 per equity share for the offering. The IPO consists of a fresh…

Emkay Global’s profit plunges 98 pc in Q2, revenue slips nearly 34 pc

Emkay Global’s profit plunges 98 pc in Q2, revenue slips nearly 34 pc Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Emkay Global Financial Services on Friday posted a net profit of just Rs 0.45 crore in the September quarter (Q2 FY26), compared with Rs 25.90 crore in the same period last fiscal (Q2 FY25) — marking a steep…

UK Mounts Evacuation Effort as Jamaica Reels from Hurricane Melissa's 'Total Devastation'

UK Mounts Evacuation Effort as Jamaica Reels from Hurricane Melissa's 'Total Devastation'

London, 31 October (H.S.): The United Kingdom government on Friday announced it has chartered evacuation flights for thousands of British nationals stranded in Jamaica following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The rare category five storm, which made landfall on Tuesday, has decimated infrastructure, caused extensive flooding, and resulted in numerous fatalities across the Caribbean….

Markets Under Pressure: Sensex and Nifty Decline in Volatile Early Trade

Markets Under Pressure: Sensex and Nifty Decline in Volatile Early Trade

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Indian equity markets are experiencing a volatile trading session this Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty trading under pressure amidst fluctuating buying and selling interest. Both indices opened with minor losses and saw increased selling pressure shortly after, though a brief recovery pushed them into positive territory before they slipped…

US Refugee Cap Plummets to Record Low, Prioritizing White South Africans

US Refugee Cap Plummets to Record Low, Prioritizing White South Africans

Washington, 31 October (H.S.): The Trump administration announced on Thursday a drastic reduction in refugee admissions to the United States, establishing a record-low annual cap of 7,500 for fiscal year 2026 and designating white South Africans as the primary beneficiaries.The new policy represents a monumental decrease from the cap of over 100,000 refugees per year…

Global Markets Show Mixed Signals; Asian Indices Diverge

Global Markets Show Mixed Signals; Asian Indices Diverge

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Global financial markets are presenting a mixed picture on Friday, with U.S. markets closing lower in the previous session while Asian markets are seeing divergent trends today. European markets also ended with varied results.In the United States, a persistent sell-off in technology stocks dragged major indices down. The S&P 500 index…