China springs surprise with 5% growth

China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. Powered by strong manufacturing and exports, gross domestic product expanded 5% from a year ago, the fastest in three quarters, according to a statement…

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IPL 2026 | ‘Aaj hi kiya hai na sir, kal kaha’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s funny exchange with Romi Bhinder goes viral – WATCH | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Romi Bhinder (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Thursday offered cake to Romi Bhinder, who was celebrating his birthday. Bhinder is the long-standing Team Manager of Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. A video posted by Rajasthan Royals on social media, showing Sooryavanshi offering cake to…

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Adani Enterprises Target Price: Buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for April 17, 2026

Jefferies has a buy rating on Adani Enterprises with the target price cut to Rs 2,600 from Rs 2,750. Analysts said Adani Airports is facing near term traffic softness, delaying Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) ramp-up, but non-aero revenues and airport-led real estate monetisation continue to build. They also said that the company’s new energy…

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US cos wary of Trump’s fresh tariff plan under 301

New Delhi: From Delta to Dell, Caterpillar, Ford and Jockey, American companies have opposed fresh tariff under Section 301, where the US Trade Representative has launched two investigations. They have argued that fresh duties will make it harder for them to compete and increase cost for consumers.There are others, such as Cheese Importers Association of…

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Over 80 phones see average 15% price hikes

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market is undergoing a sharp price reshuffle, with rising component costs, pushing devices into higher brackets and squeezing the entry segment.As of March 2026, more than 80 out of roughly 200 smartphone models (including memory variants) in India have seen price increases, with an average hike of about 15%. Further increases…

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IPL 2026 | ‘I think my catch’: Shreyas Iyer sums up Mumbai Indians’ collapse in one line | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer left everyone stunned with a remarkable display of athleticism at the boundary ropes, drawing amazed reactions not just from fans but also from the Mumbai Indians dugout, where Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were seen watching in disbelief.The moment came in the 18th…

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