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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.

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in over 26 years. This territorial gain occurred despite an existing ceasefire, with forces advancing near Nabatiyeh to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. The operation aims to eliminate perceived threats to Israeli civilians.

Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant Qualifier 1 win, former star AB de Villiers expressed concern over Gujarat Titans' formidable bowling attack heading into the IPL 2026 final. Both teams are chasing their second IPL crown, with RCB aiming to defend their title and GT seeking to add to their 2022 victory.

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted and abused by protesters in Sonarpur while visiting the home of a party worker allegedly killed in post-poll violence. Chased, pelted with objects, and his shirt torn, Banerjee blamed BJP workers for a planned attack. He plans to approach higher courts, while the BJP denied involvement and highlighted TMC's past actions against their workers.

After the Supreme Court recently upheld the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves explains why the ruling is unsettling, what it means for deleted voters, and why he believes the poor will bear the heaviest burden

Nvidia's CFO, Colette Kress, declared AI a business necessity, not a luxury, driving demand across the AI stack. The chip giant is restructuring its reporting into Data Center and Edge Computing segments to reflect this growth.

Tragedy struck on the Chandrashila trek route near Tungnath. Two brothers from Lucknow were killed by a lightning strike. Their companions survived the severe weather. Rescue teams worked through difficult terrain to recover the bodies. The incident highlights the dangers of high-altitude trekking during bad weather.

Virat Kohli's exceptional record against Gujarat Titans, boasting 503 runs at 71.85, continues to be a focal point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face GT in the IPL 2026 final. Having already surpassed 600 runs this season, Kohli aims to extend his dominance in this crucial encounter.