Month: February 2026

The Indian government raised the transaction taxes on equity derivatives on Sunday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2026 speech, announced a proposal to allow foreign individuals to buy Indian stocks directly, with the individual limit raised from 5% to 10% and the aggregate cap from 10% to 24%.

Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos recently made headlines for allegedly ending their relationship after two years. The two reportedly began dating in 2023 after the model moved to Texas and pursued her passion for competitive horse riding. While they had been going strong, an insider report in PEOPLE in January 2026 confirmed they had called … Read more

Veteran Bollywood actor, Govinda and his alleged affairs have been a topic of discussion for years. The speculations intensified following public comments of Govinda’s wife, Sunita Anuja, blaming the actor for ruining their family with his extramarital affairs. Among the Coolie No. 1 star’s speculated girlfriends, his most popular link-up was with Neelam Kothari back … Read more

Cori Broadus, daughter of Snoop Dogg, announced the heartbreaking passing of her 10-month-old daughter, Codi Dreaux, on January 26. Codi, who was born three months premature, had only recently returned home from the NICU after a ten-month stay. The loss has deeply affected Cori and her fiancé, Wayne Deuce, with fans offering widespread support.

At the remarkable age of 93, iconic director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is making a grand return to the director’s chair after a ten-year hiatus. His 61st film, currently known as SSR61, is being produced by the talented Nag Ashwin.

AR Rahman recently spoke about how messages often get distorted, saying, “The problem with the world is how messages get corrupted on the way.” He promoted his silent film ‘Gandhi Talks’ on The Great Indian Kapil Show and also discussed a “power shift” in Bollywood that, he said, affected creative opportunities.

As the weekend approaches, cinema lovers and industry insiders are abuzz with anticipation for Sunday’s budget meeting. There’s a hopeful sentiment in the air, as many are looking for further relief on ticket prices. Although GST 2.0 brought some much-needed reductions, the soaring ticket costs still linger under older tax categories.

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR after unidentified individuals fired shots outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence early Sunday morning. Bullet marks were found on the building’s glass panels. Authorities are reviewing extensive CCTV footage to identify the culprits and trace their escape route. The motive remains unknown.

Gold loan NBFC stocks faced significant selling pressure, with Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance dropping 7.6% and 6%, respectively. After falling nearly ₹20,000 per 10 grams on MCX in Friday’s session, the sell-off in gold prices extended during the special trading session today.