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The most infamous example of middle-income baby boomers seeking retribution for the loss of their accumulated wealth occurred in Germany in 2009, when a retired builder and his pensioner accomplice took their financial adviser hostage after more than £2m of stock market investments had crashed.In the UK. the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is unlikely to face the same prospect if she swipes some of the gains baby boomer’s have amassed from property and pensions in her November budget, but those affected are still going to seek their revenge.When they should be ready to admit that their run of good luck has…

New Delhi: The Indian bullion prices ended marginally higher this week after slumping from a record high seen on September 16, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve signalling more rate cuts this year. The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) started the week at Rs 1,09,603 on Monday, rose to a significant high of Rs 1,10,540 on Tuesday, and ended the week at Rs 109,873, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). “Gold traded range-bound but positive, with gains of 0.38 per cent at $3,657 and 0.26 per cent at Rs 1,09,330, as Fed’s policy…

A series of unprecedented Russian incursions into NATO members’ airspace in recent weeks has raised the alarm across Europe, which is looking towards an emboldened Kremlin for clues to its intentions and next moves. The incidents have also exposed a contrast between European leaders’ urgent calls for action and President Donald Trump’s more muted response, as he continues to hold back on imposing additional sanctions on Moscow as its war on Ukraine rages on.On Friday, for the second time in 10 days, a NATO ally invoked Article 4 following airspace violations linked to Russia — a mechanism that prompts urgent…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a debate about political rhetoric and its impact on recent spates of political violence has taken hold on Capitol Hill and across the country. While both Republicans and Democrats have condemned political violence of all kinds, their views vary on how much inflammatory political rhetoric plays a role. Some Republicans have accused the left’s rhetoric of fostering an “assassination culture” on the left, while Democrats have accused Republicans of attacks on free speech. One member of Congress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attempted to steer the…

New Delhi: The Maharashtra government has made it compulsory for all beneficiaries of its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to complete an e-KYC process to keep receiving benefits. A government resolution (GR) issued on Thursday confirmed the new rule. About the Scheme The Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana provides Rs 1,500 per month to women aged 21–65 whose annual family income does not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. Launched in July 2024, the programme aims to improve the financial condition and overall development of needy women across the state. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source New e-KYC Requirement Women…

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has been urged to cancel plans to be the guest of honour at an event hosted by the chief lobbyist of the gambling industry while the Treasury is in the midst of a review of taxes on the £12bn sector.Reeves is slated to appear at a “private reception” for business leaders, organised by the corporate communications company Brunswick, at the forthcoming Labour party conference in Liverpool.According to an invitation seen by the Guardian, the event will be hosted by Michael Dugher, the chair of the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), who joined Brunswick as a part-time…

BRUSSELS — A cyberattack targeting a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations, the operators said.The attack has rendered automated systems inoperable, allowing only manual check-in and boarding procedures, according to Brussels Airport.“This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” the operator said in a statement published on its website.“The service provider is actively working on the issue and trying to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.”Heathrow also warned of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his podcast “Verdict with Ted Cruz” on Friday cautioned those advocating for Federal Communication Commission (FCC) action against adversaries, noting if a censorship precedent is set, “every conservative in America … will regret it.”ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel “indefinitely” after he said the alleged assassin of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was a fellow MAGA supporter.Kimmel failed to set the record straight after the indictment against suspect Tyler Robinson was made public on Tuesday, prompting a response from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr,…

New Delhi: As India advances toward its USD 35 trillion economy vision by 2047, manufacturing will be the engine of growth — supported by reforms, sectoral incentives and resilient supply chains, according to the government.  The sector has gained strong momentum, reflected in GDP growth projections revised upward in Fitch ratings, IMF and S&P Global Outlook and the manufacturing PMI (S&P Global) hitting a 16-month high. “The sector has demonstrated resilience even amid global uncertainties. The government’s vision of raising manufacturing’s share in GDP, backed by transformative policies like the PLI scheme, the National Manufacturing Mission, and skill development initiatives,…

When Andy Burnham addressed a gala dinner this week, he was as coy as he could have been in a week when speculation about his future ambitions were in overdrive. “I love this job,” the mayor of Greater Manchester said. “I am very happy where I am. I have no ambition to be … ambassador to Washington.”It was a gag that got a big laugh. Burnham has never played the game of pretending that he doesn’t seek to enter No 10. But he also does not give the standard ambitious politician’s response of saying that no vacancy is available.Instead, he…