Personal finance insights: news & features

Personal finance insights: news & features

By: Dr K C Gupta CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread +10.7% (above average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 45 (neutral-low)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 69.78% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 68.60% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 12/31/25OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 61.36%, Hybrids 4.01%, Bonds 17.32%, M-Mkt 17.31% INTEREST

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Simple and comprehensive meaning of the Hanuman Chalisa

Simple and comprehensive meaning of the Hanuman Chalisa

We all recite the Hanuman Chalisa. Since childhood, we have heard and spoken it, and many times it remains limited to mere memorization. But have we ever truly tried to understand what we are saying to Lord Hanuman, what we are asking for?

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The future of preventive care: is the whole-body MRI right for you?

The future of preventive care: is the whole-body MRI right for you?

By: Dr. Avi Verma In the evolving landscape of modern diagnostics, the whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) has emerged as a powerful, non-invasive tool for comprehensive health screening. Once reserved primarily for monitoring specific cancers like multiple myeloma, it is now being marketed directly to the general

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मालिनीथान मंदिर

मालिनीथान मंदिर

IndoUS Tribune की Temples of Arunachal Yatra का दूसरा पड़ाव हमें अरुणाचल प्रदेश के लोअर सियांग जिले के लिकाबाली क्षेत्र में सियांग पहाड़ियों की तलहटी पर स्थित मालिनीथान मंदिर के प्राचीन अवशेषों तक ले आता है—एक ऐसा पावन स्थल जहाँ इतिहास, पुरातत्व और

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H-1B uncertainty and the shifting global tech order

H-1B uncertainty and the shifting global tech order

By: Dr Avi Verma The introduction of legislation in the U.S. Congress aimed at sharply restricting or even phasing out the H-1B visa program has reignited debate over the future of skilled migration between India and the United States. While such bills face

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Student returning from Canada visits temple, underscores importance of cultural roots

Student returning from Canada visits temple, underscores importance of cultural roots

By: Dr. Avi Verma While many students studying abroad are perceived to drift away from their cultural and religious traditions, some continue to remain deeply connected to their heritage. After returning from Canada, student Anshuman Davar visited the Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri

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MGC 2026 delivers strong business expo but faces criticism over NRI engagement

MGC 2026 delivers strong business expo but faces criticism over NRI engagement

By: Arun Mundra The Maheshwari Global Convention (MGC) has long held a respected position within the community, particularly after the widely regarded success of MGC 2019 in Jodhpur with all organization elements leadership. That edition set a high benchmark, featuring more than 500 business

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India-France Rafale deal set to boost indigenous aerospace industry

India-France Rafale deal set to boost indigenous aerospace industry

India’s negotiations with France for the purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) are expected to significantly strengthen the country’s indigenous aerospace industry, according to a report published Thursday. The proposed deal goes beyond procurement, with India

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Canadian PM Carney’s India visit may signal new phase in bilateral ties

Canadian PM Carney’s India visit may signal new phase in bilateral ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India in the coming weeks could mark a significant shift in India-Canada relations, moving the partnership from stabilization toward structured expansion, according to a recent analysis. Former diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma, writing in India Narrative,

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Pakistan defense minister says U.S. used Islamabad ‘like toilet paper,’ calls Afghan wars a mistake

Pakistan defense minister says U.S. used Islamabad ‘like toilet paper,’ calls Afghan wars a mistake

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif delivered a scathing critique of the United States in Parliament on Tuesday, accusing Washington of using Islamabad for its strategic goals and later discarding it “worse than toilet paper.” He also acknowledged that Pakistan’s involvement in the

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India’s people-centric BRICS 2026 priorities earn strong support from member and partner countries

India’s people-centric BRICS 2026 priorities earn strong support from member and partner countries

India’s vision for its BRICS 2026 chairship — centered on a people-first, development-driven agenda — received broad appreciation from member and partner countries during the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous Sherpa meeting held in New Delhi on February 9–10, the Ministry of External

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PM Modi expresses shock and solidarity after deadly Canada school shooting

PM Modi expresses shock and solidarity after deadly Canada school shooting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief and solidarity with Canada following a deadly shooting incident in British Columbia that claimed nine lives and left several others injured. In a post on X, Modi described the attack as “horrendous,” extended heartfelt

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India and Bahrain deepen strategic ties with focus on naval cooperation and security collaboration

India and Bahrain deepen strategic ties with focus on naval cooperation and security collaboration

India and Bahrain have moved to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with senior military and diplomatic engagements signaling deeper cooperation in defense, maritime security, and broader bilateral ties. On Tuesday, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy,

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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India next week, attend AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India next week, attend AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The visit is expected to further deepen the strategic

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EAM S Jaishankar meets BRICS 2026 Sherpas, charts roadmap for India’s chairship

EAM S Jaishankar meets BRICS 2026 Sherpas, charts roadmap for India’s chairship

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met visiting BRICS 2026 Sherpas and country representatives in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to steering the grouping toward a more inclusive, resilient, and development-focused agenda during its chairship. During the interaction, Jaishankar welcomed inputs

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India and Hungary hold 11th Foreign Office Consultations, strengthen cooperation across key sectors

India and Hungary hold 11th Foreign Office Consultations, strengthen cooperation across key sectors

India and Hungary on Tuesday held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi, undertaking a comprehensive review of their growing bilateral partnership and identifying new avenues for deeper cooperation across strategic, economic, technological, and cultural domains. The consultations were

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India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi emphasizes people-to-people ties, BRICS coordination, and sensitive issue management

India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi emphasizes people-to-people ties, BRICS coordination, and sensitive issue management

India and China on Tuesday held a high-level Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi aimed at stabilizing bilateral relations, strengthening people-to-people engagement, and addressing long-standing sensitive concerns, even as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral cooperation through BRICS. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted

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NSA Ajit Doval’s Canada visit deals major blow to ISI-backed Khalistan network

NSA Ajit Doval’s Canada visit deals major blow to ISI-backed Khalistan network

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Canada has significantly weakened Pakistan’s ISI-backed efforts to revive the Khalistan movement in Punjab, marking a turning point in India–Canada security cooperation. The high-level engagement signalled a reset in bilateral ties after years of strain

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PM Modi unveils $175 million special economic package for Seychelles

PM Modi unveils $175 million special economic package for Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles, describing development cooperation as the “strong foundation” of India–Seychelles relations. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Hyderabad House in

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PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to remain Seychelles’ reliable partner

PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to remain Seychelles’ reliable partner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a reliable and long-term partner in Seychelles’ national development, as visiting President Patrick Herminie acknowledged New Delhi’s consistent support for the island nation’s growth and security priorities. During wide-ranging talks in New

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