FINANCE | Iran tensions, crude prices, FII flows key for markets this week
Nifty ended last week 0.32% higher, mainly supported by IT stocks, while energy shares also contributed to the gains. As domestic markets reopen on Monday after a shortened trading week, several important developments are expected to influence investor sentiment. On Friday, the benchmark 50-share index slipped 64.60
Instant credit, lasting burden: Growing debt problem among youngsters
PANAJIF or many young Indians, borrowing money has become as easy as ordering food online. A few taps on a mobile app can bring instant cash into a bank account within minutes. “No paperwork”, “zero hassle” and “quick approval” have become
Monsoon fears grow after storm exposes Salcete's overstretched response system
MARGAOA week after gusty winds left a trail of destruction across several Salcete villages, residents are now bracing for what the approaching monsoon may bring. The devastation has once again raised a critical question — are government agencies, including the Fire and Emergency Services and the Power Department, adequately equipped...
Crumbling structures silent threat in Mormugao
VASCOWith the monsoon approaching, several abandoned and weakened structures across Mormugao taluka are once again drawing concern from residents, who fear that years of official inaction could eventually lead to a major tragedy.
SPOTLIGHT | Flood-prone areas of Bardez question monsoon readiness
MAPUSAWith the monsoon at the doorstep, residents across flood-prone areas in Bardez remain apprehensive over whether the government’s annual pre-monsoon works will be enough to avert a repeat of past disasters.The fear is particularly strong at Usapkar junction in Khorlim, Mapusa, where last year a dramatic video of a scooter...
