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Markets Ignoring The Math? BoE Official Warns Global Equities May Enter Correction

Record highs across S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Asian benchmarks mask rising systemic risks, says UK central bank official.

RBL Bank Q4 Results: Profit Surges Over 3x, Dividend Declared

The bank's net interest income went up 7% to Rs 1,671 crore.

Mumbai Drug Case: Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Orry Likely Off Chargesheet — Here’s Why

Mumbai Police ANC may not name Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi and Orry in the 2022 drug supply case supplementary chargesheet due to lack of evidence.

Peak Power At Record High Of 252 GW On Friday Amid Soaring Mercury Levels

The country's peak power demand (the highest supply in a day) was recorded at 252.07 GW, an all-time high, on April 24, higher than 240.12 GW on April 23, 2026.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 38: Ranveer Singh Film Sees Slowdown In Daily Mop-Up; Check Details

On Day 38, Dhurandhar 2 showed a slight improvement in occupancy compared to the previous day but remains in the lower range overall.

BJP Says Kejriwal Spent Private Money On ‘Sheesh Mahal 2’; AAP Calls Allegation ‘Fake’

BJP accuses AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of using private funds to build lavish amenities in his new Lodhi Estate bungalow, calling it Sheesh Mahal 2. AAP denies the allegations.

Turkey Sees Role In Hormuz De-Escalation; Says May Join Demining Operations

Ankara calls mine-clearing a humanitarian duty, but says role depends on post-agreement coalition framework

Textiles, Garment Exports Fall 2.2% In 2025-26: GTRI

Despite some growth in rupee terms, India's export earnings in dollars fell, highlighting currency depreciation rather than competitiveness as the cause, says GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava.

Old Vs New Tax Regime In FY27: Which Option Saves More for Salaried Employees

Old vs new tax regime in FY27: See which option offers better tax savings for salaried employees based on income, deductions and take-home pay.

Manappuram Finance MD Gets SEBI’s ‘Warning Letter’ For Delayed Disclosure Of Shares Pledge

Manappuram Finance has emphasised that the matter relates solely to his individual disclosure obligations and does not reflect a broader compliance failure by the company.

US Market News

Special Forces Sgt. in Polymarket Maduro raid bet case released; Kalshi says it blocked him

Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was involved in planning the U.S. raid to capture Nicolás Maduro even as he made bets that paid off from that raid, an indictment says.

Nvidia stock closes at record, pushing market cap past $5 trillion

Nvidia's stock closed at its first record since October, as a rally in Intel pushed chipmakers higher.

Pirro could reopen Fed probe at any time, Democratic senators warn

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin, in a letter obtained first by CNBC, question Jeanine Pirro's mention of reopening a probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision

The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

‘Mag 7’ earnings, Fed meeting will test a stock market near all-time highs. Here’s what’s ahead

Stocks are set to close out April with major gains even as a war in the Middle East is ongoing, and fears around AI disruption evolve.

Indian Market News

RBL Bank Q4 Results: Profit soars 3x YoY to Rs 230 crore

RBL Bank reported a significant three-fold surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 230 crore, driven by robust business expansion and improved asset quality. The bank’s net advances grew 23% year-on-year, with retail segment contributing substantially. Despite a dip in net interest margin, the bank’s overall financial performance showed strong growth.

Reliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to cross $10 billion annual profit

Reliance Industries achieved a record net profit of Rs 95,610 crore in FY26, becoming the first Indian company to surpass $10 billion in annual profit. Despite a quarterly dip due to the oil-to-chemicals segment, RIL’s consumer businesses, including Jio and Reliance Retail, showed robust growth, with retail crossing 20,000 stores.

Stay cautious, focus on selective buying, says Nischal Maheshwari amid market volatility

Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari urges investors to stay on the sidelines. He advises against aggressive positions due to current market volatility. Maheshwari favors structural themes like power and solar. He also sees potential in metals and banking. However, he suggests avoiding IT and auto stocks for now. Reliance Industries at current levels is a buy. FMCG stocks offer trading opportunities.
2 Stocks in Which Vijay Kedia Bought Stake in Q4; Do You Own Any?

2 Stocks in Which Vijay Kedia Bought Stake in Q4; Do You Own Any?

Synopsis: Ace investor Vijay Kedia increased stake in an SME pharma company and added a smallcap infrastructure stock in Q4, reflecting continued interest in niche healthcare and infrastructure opportunities.  The pharmaceutical sector sees steady demand driven by healthcare needs, exports, and niche offerings, supporting consistent growth. Infrastructure benefits from government focus on water, urban development, […]

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Crypto Market News

Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s

Can a network without formal governance coordinate the biggest cryptographic migration in its history?

XRP may rise 30% as traders withdraw 35M tokens from exchanges in a day

Recent XRP outflow spikes have often come before short-term price rallies, signaling a potential move higher in May if the pattern repeats.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see 9-day inflow streak as investors show resilience

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.12 billion in inflows over nine days, signaling growing conviction among investors.

Ripple-linked XRP stalls near $1.44 as ‘triangle squeeze’ nears breakout

Price holds in tight range after high-volume move, with compression signaling a decisive move as institutional demand quietly builds.

Hyperliquid whale holds $38M short against Bitcoin, but does it matter?

A Hyperliquid whale holds large short positions against Bitcoin and several altcoins. Does the position provide any signal on the markets’ future outcomes?

Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump Family’s ‘Unprecedented Kleptocracy’ As Crypto Tops List Of Deals: ‘Made $4 Billion Off The Presidency’ (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include White House’s response.) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) sharply criticized the Trump family’s reported profiteering from cryptocurrency and other deals on Thursday. Sanders Spotlights Old Report On Trump Family’s Deals...

US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran

The announced crypto freeze came just one day after Tether said it had frozen $344 million of its USDt stablecoin in response to a request from US law enforcement.

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announces BTC hard fork called eCash

The hard fork will introduce a new, competing layer-1 blockchain and seven layer-2 scaling networks, according to Sztorc's announcement.

Top memecoin holders expected to attend Trump luncheon

The US President has confirmed his attendance for the Florida event, but it's unclear whether Tron founder Justin Sun, suing the Trump family's crypto business, will appear.

Aurelion allocates $48M in tokenized gold to newly launched yield protocol

The XAUE protocol lets holders earn yield on tokenized gold through lending and trading strategies while maintaining exposure to the underlying asset.

U.S. CFTC adds New York to string of states its suing to stop prediction market pushback

The federal regulator has been suing states that seek to curtail prediction markets activity and claim it should be deemed state-regulated gaming.

Bitcoin is on track for its best month in a year. $5 billion USDT growth fuels the rebound

Strong earnings season trumps geopolitical risks for now, one trader said, as equities and crypto markets "stopped caring" about Iran war headlines.

Scott Bessent Says ‘We Will Follow The Money’ As US Sanctions $344M From Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets

The US Treasury sanctioned multiple crypto wallets tied to Iran today, one day after stablecoin issuer Tether froze roughly $344 million in (CRYPTO: USDT) linked to the same network. The freeze hit two Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) addresses holding around $213 million and $131...

Quantum computer breaks 15-bit elliptic curve cryptographic key

The Bitcoin community continues to debate whether cryptographically relevant quantum computers are imminent or decades away.

Tether’s $344 million USDT freeze linked to U.S. ‘Economic Fury’ against Iran regime

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is seeking to choke off "all financial lifelines" for the regime.

Crypto PAC Fellowship halts support of Texas AG for Senate: Report

After reporting more than $1.7 million to election officials, a crypto-aligned political action committee has reportedly backed out of advertising for a Texas Senate candidate.

Crypto Biz: Same players, bigger bets as crypto eyes a rebound

Familiar players ramp up Bitcoin and Ether bets as markets hint at a rebound, while institutions test blockchain rails and US lawmakers stall on crypto rules this week.

Bitcoin stays ‘stalled’ at $78K as oil threatens new risk-asset squeeze

Bitcoin and risk assets faced an uphill struggle after the S&P 500 hit new all-time highs as analysis warned that BTC price support was at risk.

Cardano Founder Partners With Google On New AI Privacy Blockchain ‘Midnight’

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson landed UK bank Monument with $250 million in tokenized deposits at launch for his new privacy blockchain Midnight alongside partnerships with Google Cloud, MoneyGram, and Vodafone. The $250 Million Monument Deal...

Blockchain Just Had Its First Bank Run: Key Investor Takeaways

After the $294 million hack at Kelp DAO last weekend, traders yanked over $15 billion from major protocols. It’s as close as DeFi's ever come to an old-school bank run, sending shockwaves across DeFi markets. The twist? You didn't have to use Kelp to feel it. Aave...