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Best garden chairs: 10 options to create your outdoor oasis

Transforming your backyard into a relaxing outdoor oasis is easy with the perfect garden chairs. From classic wooden options to modern designs, get the best. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023: Up to 65% off on balcony chairs

Make the most of your outdoor space with Amazon's incredible deals. Enjoy up to 65% off on balcony chairs at the Great Indian Festival Sale 2023. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Best executive chairs for your office setup: Top 8 choices to upgrade your workspace comfort

Discover the top 8 executive chairs available on the market today and find the perfect one for your office needs. Compare their features, pros, and cons to make an informed decision. Key Points

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Dr Shriram Nene suggests 5 things you need to do if you have a desk job

Keep your feet resting on the floor. The legs should be at 90 degrees. If possible, get an ergonomic chair, said Dr Shriram Nene Key Points

The Indian Express

Indian shares open lower on rate fears after Powell's testimony

Indian shares opened lower after U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell reiterated the likelihood of aggressive rate hikes to tackle inflation. Key Points

India Today

If I fits, I sits: The tale of a Cat on the Coronation Chair

When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, a black cat was found sleeping on the chair in the Coronation theatre. Read more about the cat here. | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for strong, quota-based IMF

In her remarks at the IMF Board of Governors meeting here on the theme of 'Dialogue on Policy Challenges', Sitharaman expressed concerns about the slowdown in global growth. The IMF's steering committee has agreed on achieving a meaningful increase in quotas by the end of this year, its chair Nadia Calvino said. The committee also agreed on common priorities to safeguard financial stability, she said. Key Points

Economic Times

Malaika Arora practises Revolved chair Pose in new pic. Here's why you should add the yoga asana to your routine

Malaika Arora did the Revolved chair Pose in a new picture. Here's why you should add yoga asana to your routine. | Health Key Points

Hindustan Times

India to shape world's future: N Chandrasekaran

India is well-positioned to lead the transitions in digital and artificial intelligence, clean energy, and global value chains, according to N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons. Speaking at the B20 Summit in Delhi, Chandrasekaran highlighted India's role in shaping the world's future and its positive standing in the global economy. Key Points

Economic Times

No hurry to cut interest rates, US Fed chair indicates

New York [US], March 30 (ANI): The US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated that it was not in any hurry to cut interest rates. In his address at an event hosted by the San Francisco Fed on Friday, US Fed chair Jerome Powell said “We don’t need to be in a hurry to cut.” Show […] Key Points

ThePrint

Best gaming chair for budding gamers? Choose from top 8 to sit and play

Gaming chair has become an essential part of a gaming setup. Check out the top 8 picks to add to your gaming setup and enjoy a complete gaming experience. Key Points

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Sweden's Electrolux proposes Torbjorn Loof as new chair

Electrolux (ELUXb.ST) said on Wednesday that it had proposed Torbjorn Loof as its new board chair at the Swedish company's 2024 annual general meeting. Key Points

Reuters

80-year-old falls into 20-ft well in Telangana, escapes with minor injuries

Madavamma had gone to fetch water from the well when she fell into it on Tuesday morning. A fireman entered the well and pulled her out using a rope knotted in the shape of a chair. Key Points

The Indian Express

Rs 5 lakh crore added to investors' kitty! Key factors behind 750-point rally in Sensex today

Fed chair Powell's hints of an interest rate cut in June boosted Indian markets. The market capitalisation surged, rate cut odds rose, and various sectors saw gains. Meanwhile, US treasury yields declined, and global markets rallied. Key Points

Economic Times

US House oversight panel asks Fed's Powell for SVB documents

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Monday asked Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to hand over confidential documents related to the central bank's supervision of failed Silicon Valley Bank. Key Points

Reuters

Kerala's 2nd Vande Bharat Express to debut on Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram route; here's everything you ne

Kerala is preparing to launch its second Vande Bharat Express, which will operate from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram. What sets this train apart is its unique orange and grey livery. This will also be the first time that two Vande Bharat Express trains will operate on the same route. The train will run six days a week, excluding Tuesdays, and complete the journey in around 8 hours and 5 minutes. The fare for chair car passengers is Rs. 1555, while Executive chair Car passengers will be charged Rs. 2835. Key Points

Economic Times

US House panel critical of Twitter probe to question FTC chair at July 13 hearing

U.S. Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan is set to testify on July 13 before the House Judiciary Committee led by Republicans who have sharply criticized her leadership of the antitrust enforcement agency, the committee and commission confirmed on Friday. Key Points

Reuters

Seven staff, three customers arrested after viral fight outside Dahisar bar

The video of the fight had been uploaded on social media Saturday evening after which the police reached the spot and intervened. The footage showed individuals slapping and punching each other, and a man can be seen wielding a chair to hit another person. | Mumbai news Key Points

Hindustan Times

Dollar gains as Fed's Powell cautious on rate cuts

By Karen Brettell (Reuters) -The dollar gained on Tuesday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in inflation, but did not give a clear signal that the U.S. central bank is Key Points

ThePrint

Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session

The US Fed chair Powell's speech will be keenly watched. We expect the market to consolidate over the next few days until the events unfold, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal. Key Points

Economic Times

Currency market calm before Powell speech, bitcoin picks up again

By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar was largely steady on Wednesday, as traders avoided making big bets ahead of congressional testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, as well Key Points

ThePrint

Trump sweeps Michigan, Missouri, Idaho in dominant show of force

Donald Trump on Saturday easily won the Republican caucuses in Michigan, where the party has been riven by infighting that some Republicans fear could... Key Points

The Tribune India

Cat peacefully sleeps on Senior Inspector's chair, Mumbai Police reacts

The adorable video shows the Senior Inspector asking the cat to get up. However, it continues to sleep in his chair.  | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

UniCredit seeks new chair candidate by early 2024, sources say

UniCredit's (CRDI.MI) board is working to pick by early January a new candidate to chair the Italian bank as it prepares to hand Chief Executive Andrea Orcel a new contract in spring 2024, two sources close to the matter said. Key Points

Reuters

India rupee to rise on drop in US yields, state poll outcome

The Indian rupee is likely to open stronger on Monday, aided by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields following comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and on the back of state election victories for India's ruling party. Key Points

Reuters

Husky complains to pet mom after cat steals her chair

A video of a dog’s reaction to a cat stealing her spot was shared on Instagram. The video will leave you chuckling. | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

Pressure mounts on FDIC chief to resign after sexual misconduct report

A top U.S. banking regulator faced mounting pressure on Thursday over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct among agency staff and accounts of his own past conduct, with Republican lawmakers calling for his resignation and vowing to conduct a thorough probe. Key Points

Reuters

Indian shares set to rise as Fed triggers rise in global stocks

Indian shares are set to open higher on Thursday, tracking a rise in global stocks after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged and chair Jerome Powell hedged on the possible end of the rate hiking cycle. Key Points

Reuters

Long bonds’ historic 46% meltdown rivals burst of dot-com bubble

The current losses in long-maturity debt more than double the next biggest slump in 1981, when then Fed chair Paul Volckers campaign to break the back of inflation drove 10-year yields to almost 16%. It also surpassed the 39% average loss in seven US equity bear markets since 1970, including last years 25% slump in the S&P 500 when the Fed started to lift rates from near zero. Key Points

Economic Times

Auto, energy sectors drag sensex, Nifty; small and mid-caps outperform

India Business News: Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday due to mixed auto sales data in September and concerns over elevated interest rates. The Nifty 50 index fell 0.5 Key Points

Times Of India

US FCC chair proposes to restore net neutrality rules

U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday said she would move quickly to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump. Key Points

Reuters

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar accuses Derek O'Brien of indulging in 'theatrics' in House to gain p

This has become your habit. You are doing this as part of a strategy. You think you will enjoy publicity outside. You ravaged this House. Sit down, the chairman told O'Brien. Are you here for dramatics, theatrics, is it your oath... such outsmarting never pays...Here is a member who is here for personal publicity. I take strong note of this, a visibly upset Dhankhar said. Key Points

Economic Times

Gold steadies near three-month lows after strong US data; eye on data

(Reuters) - Gold prices hovered near three-month lows as upbeat U.S. economic reports made a strong case for rates being higher, yet traders awaited cues from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and Key Points

ThePrint

Asian stocks stall as US rates seen higher for longer

The Fed left its benchmark funds rate window at 5-5.25%, and chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank needed to gather more information about the economy to determine what to do next. Key Points

Financialexpress

Delhi excise scam: Judicial custody of Manish Sisodia extended till June 1 in money laundering case

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended till June 1 the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. The judge also directed the jail authorities to consider providing the politician a chair and a table along with books inside the prison. Key Points

Economic Times

US interest rate likely to peak higher than anticipated: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

If the totality of the data were to indicate that faster tightening is warranted, we would be prepared to increase the pace of rate hikes, he said in prepared remarks released ahead of his appearance at a US Senate hearing. The strong employment, consumer spending, manufacturing production and inflation figures in January indicated a partial reversal of earlier softening trends, which was likely due to unseasonably warm weather in January, Powell said. Key Points

Economic Times