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Stocks To Watch Today: HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Jio Financial, HPCL & More

Lupin, Cipla, BHEL, Zee Entertainment, Hathway Cable and Dredging Corp will also be in focus.

8th Pay Commission Arrears: Rs 10 Lakh-Plus Payout Possible For Level 1 Employees

The staff side of NC-JCM has called for a fitment factor of 3.833. Here's a look at how arrears will be rolled out for Level 1-5 employees if this multiplication unit is accepted by the 8th Pay Commission.

Pakistan Foreign Ministesr Dar Discusses Need For Continued Dialogue With Iranian Counterpart

The talks came as US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that American negotiators will be in Islamabad on Monday for peace talks with Iran.

US-Israel-Iran War News Updates: Vance To Lead US Delegation To Pakistan

Stay tuned as events regarding the conflict unfold through Sunday.

Yogi Adityanath Meets ‘Krishnavataram’ Cast; Director Hardik Gajjar Discusses UP CM’s Response

Director Hardik Gajjar meets CM Yogi Adityanath as 'Krishnavataram' prepares for its May 7 release. The Chief Minister praised the film's focus on India's spiritual heritage.

At Least 23 People Killed In Massive Explosion At Virudhunagar Firecracker Unit

The explosion occurred at the Vanaja' fireworks factory owned by one Muthumanickam, in Kattanarpatti.

Dividend Announcements To Watch This Week: Infosys, HCLTech, Oracle Financial Services, IEX Among 57 Stocks — Check Estimates, Potential Yield

Infosys, HCLTech, IEX and 54 more companies may announce dividends with Q4 results this week. See estimates, potential yield and key dates to watch.

KKR Open Account In IPL, Beat RR By Four Wickets

The spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine applied the brakes effectively to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 155 for nine.

PM Modi-Prez Lee Talks to Boost India, South Korea Strategic Ties: Jaishankar

The South Korean president began his three-day state visit to India on Sunday to bolster bilateral ties in trade, defence and critical technologies, etc.

JD Vance To Lead US Delegation In Pakistan For High-Stakes Iran Peace Talks

US Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation including Jared Kushner to Pakistan for Iran peace talks, as Trump warns of "strong consequences" for any ceasefire breach.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Opened Up About What Success Means To Him And The Legacy He Would Be ‘Excited’ To Tell His Grandkids

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), once stated that success, in his view, is creating “dramatically” more value for the world than for oneself.

Everyone Should Have Skin In the Game, Says Tenev

Appearing on The Knowledge Project Podcast on March 3, Tenev said that he would feel “good” if the aggregate impact on the rest of the world is “much bigger” than what happens to him.

“I think that’s what’s pushing me to further ownership so that everyone has skin in the game,” the technology entrepreneur said

The Legacy Tenev Is Chasing

Tenev envisioned a future where more people own the “great industries” of the U.S., creating a population that is smarter and …

Full story available on Benzinga.com

US Market News

U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says

The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.

AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment.

Eli Lilly Nears Deal for Cancer Biotech

Deal for Kelonia Therapeutics could come as soon as Monday.

Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

The seizure is an apparent escalation of a U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

Iran rebuffs Trump’s plan for new round of peace talks, state media reports

Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over article claiming he abuses alcohol

The Atlantic on Friday published a detailed article citing more than two-dozen sources that made bombshell claims about the FBI director's behavior.

Indian Market News

Nestlé Q4 Results Estimates: How Is the FMCG Leader Expected to Perform This Quarter?

Nestlé Q4 Results Estimates: How Is the FMCG Leader Expected to Perform This Quarter?

Synopsis: Nestlé India is set to report Q4FY26 results with brokerages expecting steady growth supported by demand recovery and policy tailwinds. While input cost pressures remain, margins are seen stable with focus on growth, premiumisation, and distribution. Estimates indicate healthy revenue and profit growth ahead of the results announcement. Nestlé India is set to announce […]

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India vs Pakistan: Which Stock Market Delivered Better Returns – Nifty 50 or KSE-100?

India vs Pakistan: Which Stock Market Delivered Better Returns – Nifty 50 or KSE-100?

Synopsis: A comparative analysis of the Nifty 50 and KSE-100 Index, evaluating returns, macroeconomic indicators, and key constituents to determine which market delivered superior performance. The performance of equity markets often reflects the broader economic strength and investor confidence within a nation. Comparing India and Pakistan provides valuable insights into how macroeconomic stability, sectoral dynamics, […]

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Crypto Market News

The $292 million Kelp exploit: how it happened, and what it means for DeFi

2026 is shaping up to be DeFi's "worst year in terms of hacks," Ledger's CTO said, as the Kelp exploit shows how a single point of failure can cascade across systems.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Opened Up About What Success Means To Him And The Legacy He Would Be ‘Excited’ To Tell His Grandkids

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), once stated that success, in his view, is creating “dramatically” more value for the world than for oneself. Everyone Should Have Skin In the Game, Says Tenev Appearing on The Knowledge Project Podcast on March...

2024 BTC cycle ‘dramatically’ underperforming previous halvings: Analyst

Volatility and upside have been declining with each Bitcoin halving cycle, but the new dynamics may not be permanent, according to Galaxy's Alex Thorn.

Sam Altman-Founded World Network Bottlenecked By Nvidia Chips: Tools For Humanity Executive Says, ‘Once We Have A Lot Of These Orbs….’

Trever Traina, Chief Business Officer of Tools For Humanity, said that the World Network faces not just regulatory hurdles but also logistical challenges in achieving widespread distribution. ‘We’re Working Quickly To Produce Them’ World was launched as a...

Previewing Consensus’ Policy Summit: State of Crypto

Every year policy discussions get more important, and this year's even more so.

Web3 VCs have a differentiation problem

When every fund claims the same great networks and strong relationships, nobody wins. Bauer, Co-Founder of TBV, offers a more rigorous framework for emerging managers to build a unique value proposition.

‘DeFi is dead’: crypto community scrambles after this year’s biggest hack exposes contagion risks

Developers and traders warn of structural risks as a cross-chain exploit spreads fear and prompts billions to flee DeFi platforms.

Kelp exploit highlights problem with non-isolated DeFi lending: Crypto execs

The contagion from the Kelp exploit could have been contained, but at the cost of capital efficiency, according to the founder of Curve Finance.

Stablecoins can help businesses turn costs into revenue, Paxos Labs cofounder says

Firms using stablecoins can reshape margins by cutting costs, unlock credit and earn yield, but not every company needs to issue a token, Paxos Labs' Chunda McCain said.

Weekend Round-Up: Binance Rivals Major Exchanges, Bitcoin’s Million-Dollar Potential And More

This week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Binance matching the trading volume of major Asian commodities exchanges to predictions of Bitcoin hitting a million dollars, the crypto market was buzzing with news. Here’s a quick recap of the...

Aave records $6 billion TVL drop as Kelp hack exposes structural risk at DeFi lender

The AAVE token fell 16% and deposits fled the protocol after attackers used drained rsETH as collateral to borrow wrapped ether, leaving Aave to quantify how much bad debt it is now carrying.

RaveDAO’s RAVE token collapses 90% in a day as exchange probes widen

The token traded at $1.15 on Sunday, down from a $27.33 peak on Friday, wiping out more than $5 billion in market cap while Binance and Bitget investigations advance.

Inside the rise of wrench attacks against crypto holders and how France has become the focus

France has seen 41 crypto-related kidnappings this year, roughly one every 2.5 days, prompting authorities to step up security.

Nomura study says 65% of institutional investors see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier

A new survey from Nomura and Laser Digital shows improving sentiment among institutional investors, as regulatory clarity and new products drive deeper engagement with digital assets.

Aluminum giant Alcoa to sell dormant smelter to Bitcoin miner NYDIG: Report

Alcoa is nearing a deal to sell its idle Massena East smelter to NYDIG as US industrial sites increasingly shift toward Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.

One person holds the keys to $200 million of a project’s crypto. His co-founder says that has to end

Co-founders Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang have conflicting restructuring plans, Da wants independent governance and multi-sig protection; Zhang wants accountability investigations and to remain on the board.

RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity

RaveDAO denies involvement in RAVE token price surge and crash as Binance and Bitget launch investigations into suspected market manipulation.

Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities weigh entering prediction markets

Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities executives have separately aired interest in prediction markets, but each is looking to steer clear of sports offerings.

Caitlyn Jenner escapes memecoin lawsuit as judge says token not a security

A federal judge has tossed a class lawsuit over Caitlyn Jenner’s memecoin, saying it did not plausibly allege that the token was an unregistered security.

Warren claims SEC’s Atkins likely misled Congress over enforcement data

SEC chair Paul Atkins is under fire from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says he “may have been deliberately trying” to mislead Congress about the agency’s enforcement activity.