SBI economists call for scrapping LTCG tax on equities

Mortgage rates for 30 years rise 3 year high due to long-term US Treasury yields. How does it impact homeowners' monthly principal, interest payments and what to expect in near future?

US Bonds Market: The rise in yields has pushed 30-year mortgage rates to a nearly three-year high of 7.4 per cent, keeping many homeowners locked into existing loans rather than refinancing as they often do when rates decline.

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week's federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC. The money includes $158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, one of the largest known political donations in American history.

Kerala Congress fires person responsible for post asking CJI Surya Kant to resign

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunny Joseph confirmed the removal of an individual responsible for an offensive social media post. This decision followed a lack of consent from the KPCC leadership regarding the controversial remarks against CJI Surya Kant. The KPCC reaffirmed its support for the judiciary's impartiality and clarified that opposing views do not reflect its stance.

‘If he resigns from his seat, I’m ready for…’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma dares Rahul Gandhi

Market Trading Guide: Astra Microwave, Manappuram among 5 stock recommendations for Tuesday

Analysts recommend five stocks for Tuesday, including Astra Microwave, Manappuram and Laurus Labs, citing bullish chart patterns, improving momentum and breakout signals. Here are the targets and stop-loss levels.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

Indian benchmark indices reversed early gains on Monday, with the Sensex falling 548 points and the Nifty closing below 22,400 amid persistent FII selling, rising bond yields and geopolitical concerns. Investors will track key stocks, global cues, crude oil prices, inflation data and earnings expectations for Tuesday’s market direction.

Iran likely behind security incident at RAF Fairford, says UK PM Burnham

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated that a suspected plot against RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran. Five British men were arrested for terrorism and later released on police bail with conditions. The arrests occurred in the early hours of September 27, raising concerns about foreign state involvement. President Donald Trump mentioned a threat related to Iran prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers.

From immigration records to a $29.9 million asset discrepancy: The questions surrounding Ilhan Omar

Federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's home, focusing on her childhood immigration documents and financial disclosures. The investigation concerns significant discrepancies in reported asset values between years, raising questions about financial conduct. While federal scrutiny has surrounded Omar for years, she has denied any wrongdoing regarding marriage fraud allegations. Authorities have not disclosed specific evidence sought or potential charges related to the investigation.

SEBI notifies common ad code, allows celebrity endorsements for brands

The Common Advertisement Code (CAC) will apply to regulated entities, including stock brokers, depository participants, investment advisers, research analysts, etc.

UPSSSC PET City Slip 2026 out at upsssc.gov.in: Check direct link; steps to download and exam dates

The UPSSSC has released the city intimation slip for the upcoming Preliminary Eligibility Test taking place on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. Candidates can easily access their exam city by downloading the slip from upsssc.gov.in. It's important to note that they need to input certain details correctly to retrieve their slip, which is crucial but not an official admit card.

Why a raise may not push you into a higher bracket in 2026: The IRS inflation adjustment trick that many taxpayers still overlook today

When you get a raise, it is easy to worry that a bigger paycheck will push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you with less money. Fortunately, that usually does not happen. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updates tax brackets and deductions every year to account for inflation. These annual adjustments help protect your income from a problem known as "bracket creep."

'Ask your governments to resign first': Assam CM challenges Rahul Gandhi over CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed allegations from the opposition regarding electoral roll updates. He emphasized the importance of the Special Intensive Revision due to demographic changes and foreign infiltration. Sarma challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to resign from power in states they govern and hold elections using ballot papers. He criticized the opposition's capacity to mobilize public support, viewing their demonstrations as inadequate.