Satoshi Shimodaira

Building a Rs 5 crore retirement corpus on a Rs 50,000 salary is achievable with disciplined investing, time and strategy. Investing 30% of your salary monthly via SIP may take 31 years, but a 7% annual step-up can cut it to 25–26 years. Experts say higher savings, better returns and periodic reviews accelerate wealth creation, while asset allocation and risk appetite play a crucial role in long-term success.

An explosion at a building reportedly storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed over 45 people and injured around 70. The blast occurred Sunday in Kaungtup village, near the Chinese border, an area controlled by the TNLA. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 46 bodies recovered and 74 injured taken to the hospital.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was visibly frustrated after a controversial third-umpire decision spared Washington Sundar a crucial wicket in the IPL 2026 final. Despite a strong start by RCB, a mistimed pull shot by Sundar, seemingly caught by Jordan Cox, was ruled not out after replays showed uncertainty.

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting was postponed after nearly three-fourths of the party's 80 MLAs failed to attend, following alleged attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party announced statewide rallies and a sit-in in Kolkata against post-poll violence and evictions, blaming BJP for "terror" against workers. BJP denies involvement, citing local anger.

The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard

AI tools are becoming more convincing, but experts warn their tendency to confidently present false information is a growing concern. These systems, optimized for plausibility rather than truth, can mislead users in critical areas like research and healthcare. The risk of errors spreading due to unverified AI responses is significant, making detection harder.

Star batter Virat Kohli's electrifying celebrations were a highlight in the IPL 2026 final as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated Gujarat Titans early. Kohli's animated reactions to the dismissals of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, courtesy of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar respectively, showcased RCB's aggressive intent from the outset in Ahmedabad.

Smokeless tobacco, a cheap and accessible addiction, traps millions of Indians in poverty. Despite graphic warnings, products like gutka remain under-regulated, costing mere rupees. This article highlights the urgent need for stricter policies on affordability, availability, and appeal to combat this pervasive public health crisis.