new video loaded: How Trump Could Gain Control of the Fed By Ben Casselman, Melanie Bencosme, June Kim, Gabriel Blanco and Jon Hazell•August 28, 2025 President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook has laid bare the erosion of the Federal Reserve’s independence, which could lead to economic consequences for Americans, The New York Times’s chief…
The nationwide initiative for complete digitalisation of land records by December will significantly enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate, as land procurement remains the primary challenge for developers, according to industry specialists.Property acquisition for commercial spaces, including offices, logistics and data centres, will become more efficient, while the residential sector will see improvements…
Throwing might have been in his blood, but like most Sri Lankan teenagers, Rumesh Pathirage first fell in love with cricket. At under-18 level, he was already hurling the ball at 134 kilometres per hour, a lithe figure with raw pace and a competitive edge. In his only competitive outing for St Peter’s College, Colombo,…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that investors in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2019-20 Series-IX and 2020-21 Series-V can opt for premature redemption on August 11, 2025, at Rs 10,070 per unit.These government-backed bonds, with an eight-year tenure, allow early redemption only after the fifth year from the date of issue and exclusively…
India batters Ravindra Jadeja eats a banana as England captain Ben Stokes walks away (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) The dramatic conclusion of the Manchester Test between India and England may have ended in a draw, but controversy continues to swirl around the final-day events. The focal point of the debate is England captain Ben…
Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the global market may be tighter than it seems, supported by strong summer demand. Meanwhile, concerns over new US tariffs and possible fresh sanctions on Russia also added upward pressure.Brent crude rose $1.72, or 2.5%, to settle at $70.36 per…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only India’s soft drink market is poised to recover to a growth rate of over 10 per cent in 2025, after witnessing a slowdown this year due to erratic weather conditions, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. As per news agency ANI, the report…
Once, hiring young graduates was the smartest investment a company could make. They brought fresh perspectives, adaptability, and a long runway for growth—all at a manageable cost. Entry-level roles were not just about cheap labor; they were the training ground where tomorrow’s leaders were built. Today, that foundation is crumbling—not because there’s no work, but…
A defiant hundred from Sean Williams wasn’t enough as South Africa gained control of the first Test against Zimbabwe at stumps on Day 2 on Sunday, June 29. Williams scored 137 off 164 balls to ensure that the hosts avoided the follow-on but the Proteas ended Day 2 on 49 for one with a lead…
The rupee retreated 3 paise on Wednesday to settle at 86.08 against the US dollar, giving up part of its sharp gains from the previous session, amid a firmer dollar index and foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 86.00 and touched a high of 85.79 before closing at 86.08….