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US, Iran Agree In Principle To Deal To Reopen Hormuz: Report

Agreement reportedly includes disposal of highly enriched uranium, though final approval from Donald Trump and Iran's supreme leader is still pending.

IPL 2026 Playoffs: Check Schedule As RCB, GT, SRH, RR Seal Qualification

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2022 winners Gujarat Titans, 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad and IPL's first-ever winners Rajasthan Royals are the four teams that have secured playoff qualification this year.

CBSE Again Extends Deadline For Scanned Answer Book Requests Till May 25

The CBSE had earlier begun the process for re-evaluation and verification of answer sheets following concerns raised by some students and parents over the On-Screen Marking system.

Iran Praises Tulsi Gabbard After Resignation: ‘You Spoke Truth; Worked For US, Not Israel’

The Iranian Embassy in Armenia made the remarks after Gabbard resigned on Friday citing her husband's diagnosis with a rare form of cancer. 

Eight Drown While Collecting Mussels In River In Karnataka

According to police sources, around 14 people from Shirali village had entered the river to collect mussels, a seasonal activity practised by local communities along riverbanks and coastal regions.

Government Allocates 8,606 Tonnes Of Raw Sugar Exports To The US

"The quantity of 8606 metric tonnes raw value raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2025 to 30.09.2026 has been notified," the DGFT has said in notification.

J&K’s Cherry Express: Special Parcel Van To Carry 12 Tonnes Of Cherries To Mumbai

This initiative is expected to strengthen the horticulture economy of Jammu and Kashmir by reducing spoilage, lowering transportation uncertainties, and expanding market access for growers.

Trump Says Iran Talks ‘Constructive’, US Won’t Rush Into Deal

US President contrasts ongoing negotiations with Tehran against Obama-era nuclear pact; Iran warns of Hormuz response if attacked.

Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 4: Mohanlal’s Crime Thriller Maintains Solid Weekend Momentum, Collects This Amount

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam 3 stars Mohanlal alongside Siddique, Asha Sharath, Esther Anil, Ansiba Hassan and Meenakshi.

Studds Accessories Q4 Results: Profit Grows 6% To Rs 21.1 Crore

Net revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 167.5 crore, 11% up from Rs 149.8 crore in the January-March period of 2024-25.

US Market News

‘I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this’: How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock

Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Disney’s lowest-ever Star Wars film opening

Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied and estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters.

Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding in ‘orderly and constructive manner;’ warns against rushing

The president said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in effect until "an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

How AI Talks People Out of Conspiracy Theories—and What We Can Learn From That

Research shows that the key is to clearly explain relevant facts. That isn’t always easy to do.

Musk Dreams of Interplanetary Profit

Plus, voice-powered writing in Google Docs, the coming “vibe slop” crisis, the rising AI backlash and Apple’s success with imperfect chips.

Move over, seltzer. Non-carbonated drinks are taking the spotlight

Non-carbonated alcoholic drinks like Surfside and BeatBox are stealing "share of throat" from hard seltzers, particularly among Gen Z.

Indian Market News

Stocks to Watch: Asian Paints, RVNL and 8 Other Stocks Announcing Results Next Week

Stocks to Watch: Asian Paints, RVNL and 8 Other Stocks Announcing Results Next Week

Synopsis: Earnings season gathers momentum this week, with key results likely to influence market sentiment and provide insights into consumption trends, discretionary demand, and overall market activity outlook. A packed earnings week is ahead as companies across sectors gear up to announce their quarterly results. Investors will closely watch performance trends, margin movement and management […]

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Star Health Stock: Why Small Cities Are Becoming Its Biggest Opportunity?

Star Health Stock: Why Small Cities Are Becoming Its Biggest Opportunity?

Synopsis: India’s health insurance growth is rapidly shifting beyond metros, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now accounting for more than 50% of new policy sales. Rising medical costs and post-pandemic awareness are accelerating adoption across smaller towns. Star Health and Allied Insurance is now betting heavily on this trend, targeting ₹24,000 crore FY27 premium growth. […]

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Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks That Can Deliver Up to 104% Upside

Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks That Can Deliver Up to 104% Upside

Synopsis: The share of this brokerage-picked stocks pack shows strong upside potential led by LIC Housing Finance, with a positive outlook across housing finance, infra, QSR, and digital governance themes. Brokerage firms have turned bullish on a set of mid and large-cap stocks this week, highlighting strong growth visibility, improving sector demand, and attractive valuations. […]

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PI Industries: Can New Molecules Drive Growth Despite Agrochemical Weakness?

PI Industries: Can New Molecules Drive Growth Despite Agrochemical Weakness?

Synopsis: PI Industries Ltd is in focus after Jefferies initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a target price of ₹3,575. Despite weak agrochemical demand, export pressure, and margin challenges, the brokerage expects FY27 recovery driven by new molecule launches, improving product mix, stronger pharma CDMO growth, and gradual demand normalization. The shares of a […]

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Crypto Market News

Tom Lee’s Ethereum portfolio down $7.35B as ETH price outlook worsens

ETH’s bearish chart setup points to a 25% drop toward $1,600, risking over $10 billion in paper losses for BitMine in the coming weeks.

A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report

Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand.

AI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warn

Researchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works.

Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says

A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as traditional card rails struggle to handle micropayments.

CFTC officials who questioned prediction markets were suspended: NYT

A New York Times investigation found that senior CFTC officials who raised concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com and Gemini were suspended and pushed out.

Pi Network Price Eyes All-Time Low Despite Pivoting to AI, Smart Contracts

Pi Network (CRYPTO: PI) price remained on edge Saturday, and was at risk of falling to a record low despite its pivot to the artificial intelligence industry and completing an upgrade that introduced smart contracts. It was trading at $0.1510, a few points above its...

Bitcoin Price At Risk As Fed Risk Converge With ETF Outflows And Weak Technicals

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dropped below the important support of $75,000 before paring some of those losses. The coin is facing numerous risks, including the rising ETF outflows, weak technicals, and the rising odds that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates...

Blockchain researcher defends Ethereum Foundation, says it’s ‘exactly’ doing its job

William Mougayar says critics are measuring the Ethereum Foundation by the wrong standard, claiming it was never meant to pump ETH or court institutions.

Why is Bitcoin falling despite pro-crypto Kevin Warsh becoming Fed chair?

Rising short-term bond yields and Warsh's hawkish comments in the past are reviving fears of a December rate hike, which could slam the brakes on Bitcoin's recovery.

Euro and USD stablecoins depeg amid ongoing $2.8M StablR exploit

The suspected cause is a private key compromise of one owner in the minting multisig account, said Blockaid.

70% of all crypto wrench attacks happen in France: Report

Centralized data collection is a honeypot for hackers and organized criminals looking to target crypto holders and their families, according to Bitcoiners.

Analysts forecast a Bitcoin crash to the $60K level, revisiting 2026 low

The price of Bitcoin is about $75,800 at the time of publication, a nearly 40% decrease from the all-time high of about $126,000 reached in October 2025.

Bitcoin heads higher as President Trump announces Iran peace agreement

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," wrote President Trump late Saturday afternoon.

Warsh will cut rates, despite consensus view of rate hikes: Analyst

The current Federal Funds target rate is between 350 and 375 basis points, which traders project to rise by at least 25 basis points in December 2026.

Bitcoin is ready to beat stocks and bonds again after underperformance against Wall Street

Former Credit Suisse global head of portfolio and Risk Dimensions CIO Mark Connors says bitcoin has broken out of its longest stretch of underperformance in history and is ready to beat stocks, bonds, and gold as inflation stubbornly sticks around.

Binance denies new WSJ report alleging $850M in Iran-linked transactions

Binance CEO Richard Teng denied a new WSJ report alleging $850 million in Iran-linked transactions flowed through the exchange to the IRGC.

Crypto trader sees Hyperliquid, AI tokens leading next altcoin rally

Hyperliquid’s surge and renewed interest in AI-focused crypto projects are signaling a broader return of risk appetite in altcoins, says Michael van de Poppe.

Clarity Act could spark a boom in crypto ‘yield-as-a-service’

The bill’s restrictions on yield-bearing crypto products may push the industry away from passive "hold-to-earn" models and toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure, according to STBL Chief Commercial Officer Joe Vollono.

ECB pushes back on euro stablecoin proposals, citing financial stability risks

The ECB warned EU finance ministers that expanding euro stablecoin issuance could weaken bank lending and complicate monetary policy.

Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen more than $2.26 billion in outflows over the past two weeks.