In an extraordinary display of discipline and self-motivation, 17-year-old Amogh Bansal from Gurgaon has emerged as one of India’s top engineering aspirants, securing an All India Rank of 29 in the JEE Mains 2025 with a near-perfect percentile score of 99.9992. With no reliance on private coaching, Amogh’s achievement challenges the growing dependence on expensive tuition ecosystems.

In an age when celebrity lives are dissected publicly and personal milestones often become media fodder, Seema Sajdeh’s candid revelations about her divorce from actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan offer a rare, introspective lens into emotional resilience, evolving gender roles, and the psychology of separation. In a recent interview, Seema opened up about the emotional and mental recalibration required to emerge from a long-term marriage—emphasizing the importance of prioritizing children, unlearning societal conditioning, and reaching a place of emotional equilibrium post-divorce.

Motilal Oswal has reiterated a BUY rating on Angel One Ltd., despite recent headwinds in customer acquisition costs and a sequential dip in earnings. The firm has revised its price target to Rs 2,800, reflecting a potential 19% upside from the current market price of Rs 2,356. While Q4 FY25 results were weaker than expected due to F&O regulations and muted market activity, management remains optimistic about a rebound in FY26, with normalized margins and steady growth from digital investments.

The Indian stock market has seen a robust surge in the last four trading sessions, with the Sensex and Nifty rising over 6% on the back of favorable factors. A temporary pause in tariffs by the US, a return of foreign investors, and the prediction of above-normal rainfall during the upcoming southwest monsoon have driven investor sentiment. Additionally, retail inflation's dip to a nearly six-year low has fueled expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

India's Ministry of Commerce, through its investigation arm DGTR, has issued final findings in 13 anti-dumping cases, predominantly targeting China. These measures are part of the country's broader strategy to address unfair trade practices and protect domestic industries from the influx of cheap foreign goods. As global trade tensions intensify, particularly between the US and China, India has seen a significant rise in imports, exacerbating its trade imbalance, especially with China.

Mumbai-based real estate developer JP Infra has entered into a partnership with Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, appointing her as the brand ambassador for the company. This collaboration aligns with JP Infra’s commitment to luxury, elegance, and excellence—values embodied by Kapoor, who is widely regarded as an icon in the Indian film industry. JP Infra’s decision follows similar moves by competitors, including Runwal Realty, which recently roped in actress Sonam Kapoor.

The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) is sounding the alarm over the rising influx of inferior-quality paper and paperboard imports into India, urging the government to take immediate action. Amid trade tensions, particularly with the US and EU imposing tariffs on key Asian exporters, the IPMA warns that India may become a dumping ground for cheap paper products.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is currently embroiled in a tax dispute after receiving an unfavorable order from the GST Commissioner (Appeals) regarding a tax demand of Rs. 3.67 crore. The demand stems from a denied service tax credit the company claimed during the migration to the GST regime in 2017-2018. The tax liability, which includes GST dues and a penalty, has prompted ICICI Prudential to announce plans to challenge the order by filing an appeal with the relevant authority.

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Gujarat, has announced a significant reduction in prices across its product range, cutting up to Rs. 13,000 on selected electric two-wheelers. The price cuts, affecting models such as the Wolf 31AH, Nanu Plays, and Wolf Eco, aim to drive greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. By lowering the cost of its popular models, the company hopes to expand its market presence and make EVs more accessible to a wider range of consumers.

Wardwizard’s Strategic Price Cuts to Accelerate EV Adoption

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with TMC Mineral Resources Pvt. Ltd. valued at Rs 7,040 crore. This partnership will see the adoption of the paste filling technology in coal mining at SECL’s Singhali underground coal mine in the Korba region. Over the next 25 years, this method is expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of coal while ensuring environmental sustainability and structural safety.