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New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for In ...Read More >
Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur's territorial integrity would always be preserved. He further credited PM Modi for transforming the Centre's 'L ...Read More >
New Delhi: Summer has arrived, bringing with it the much-anticipated mango season. Eating ripe mangoes is one of the best things about this time of year, their sweet, juicy flavour can cool you down and lift your mood. Additionally, mangoes are packed with vitamins and fibre. However, eating chemically ripened mangoes can pose serious health risks. Days after 200 kg of chemically ripened mangoes were seized in Hyderabad in Telangana, prominent health experts on Monday cautioned that consumption ...Read More >
Imphal, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga‑dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur's territorial integrity would always be preserved. He further credited PM Modi for tra ...Read More >
The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) unveiled its ten franchise squads in New Delhi, aiming to enhance golf tourism and player development in India. With a commitment of US$2 billion for infrastructure, the season includes 15 events, featuring both local and international venues. Cricket star Yuvraj Singh and Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the league's potential to elevate India's global tourism profile. The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced ...Read More >
New Delhi: The impact of the Middle East war in March hit India's services activity, dragging down to a 14-month low of 57.5, but demand remained resilient, led by new export orders across the country. Indicating a loss of momentum in the sector, the cost pressures, however, rose sharply with firms reporting the fastest increase in input prices in nearly four years, a private survey showed on Monday. As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India services PMI business activity index fell ...Read More >
New Delhi: India were dealt multiple blows days before the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 round robin matches in New Delhi from 7-11 April. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up a back spasm and Vaidehee Chaudhari twisted her ankle during the practice on Thursday. Zeel Desai, who was playing a W15 tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (earlier called Aurangabad), decided to give a walkover in the semi-final stage and answer to non-playing captain Vishal Uppal's call."Excited to be here an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian team will begin its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament against Thailand at the DLTA Stadium on Tuesday, according to a release. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, India captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in his team's preparation and readiness to perform in front of the home crowd. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi," Uppal told the media on Monday. Also Read | Double Olympic ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile trading session on Monday, opening in the red but recovering sharply by the close, supported by value buying and a rebound in oversold sectors. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,968.25 with a gain of 255.15 points or 1.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 74,106.85, up by 787.30 points or 1.07 per cent. Despite early weakness, both indices managed to close with gains as buying interest picked up during ...Read More >
India's women's tennis team is gearing up for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament from April 7-11 in New Delhi, with captain Vishal Uppal expressing confidence in a balanced squad of experienced and young players. The team aims for a playoff berth, building on recent successes after a 42-year drought. New Delhi, India have begun their preparations for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in the national capital, with captain Vishal Uppal express ...Read More >
Meta description - India's service sector growth slowed to a 14-month low in March 2026. It gives the right sign, eases the demand, and moderates financial momentum overall. India's services sector lost steam for the second straight month in March. It is recording its slowest growth in over a year as demand weakened and inflationary pressures have strengthened amid the constant Iran conflict. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, collected by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 last month f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's non-playing captain Vishal Uppal has acknowledged the challenge posed by a strong group in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania, stressing that while the competition is tough, his team will take it head-on. Speaking at the DLTA Complex to reporters, Uppal noted, "It's a very tough group. New Zealand is strong, and so is Indonesia. Korea and Thailand have always been challenging, and we can't take Mongolia lightly either, as they have earned the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp rebound on Monday after falling in early trade following a correction in crude oil prices amid reports of ceasefire efforts in the ongoing West Asia war. Besides, intense buying in bank stocks also supported investor sentiments. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 787.30 points, or 1.07 per cent, to settle at 74,106.85. During the day, it surged 887.91 points, or 1.21 per cent, to 74,207.46. The 50-share N ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile trading session on Monday, opening in the red but recovering sharply by the close, supported by value buying and a rebound in oversold sectors. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,968.25 with a gain of 255.15 points or 1.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 74,106.85, up by 787.30 points or 1.07 per cent. Despite early weakness, both indices managed to close with gains as buying interest picked up during ...Read More >
Wipro -- the Indian tech giant founded by billionaire Azim Premji -- is buying the IT unit of Olam Group for $375 million as the Singapore-based company moves to re-organize its operations and focus on its core agricultural commodities business. Under the deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, Bangalore-based Wipro will buy Olam's entire stake in its IT and digital services unit, Mindsprint, in cash. Following the acquisition, Wipro will provide Olam IT services for eight years ...Read More >
[MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) tightening of foreign exchange (FX) rules will help shield the rupee from pressures emanating from offshore markets, but traders may continue drawing pricing signals from those markets, a senior Axis Bank official said. A 4.5 per cent fall in the Indian rupee since the breakout of the Iran war has prompted the central bank to impose a cap on banks' net open FX positions in the onshore markets in late March. The RBI also barred lenders from offering no ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saudi Arabia on Monday increased the price of its flagship crude as state-owned Saudi Aramco has set the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers. The steep hike comes as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face severe disruptions, according to reports. The move follows heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India captain Vishal Uppal on Monday exuded confidence in his team's depth and preparation ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, saying the hosts are ready to "give their best" despite an injury setback in the squad. Speaking at the DLTA Complex, Uppal said unseasonal rain in the capital has not disrupted India's build-up. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi, but weather is something we can't control. We've had good practice se ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in more than a year in March amid intensification in cost pressures, final data compiled by S&P Global showed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI dropped 57.5 in March from 58.1 in February. Nonetheless, a score above 50.0 indicates expansion. The flash score was 57.2. Total new orders grew at the slowest pace since early 2025, and output was constrained by the detrimental impact of the Middle East war on ...Read More >
Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A 1-month supply of insulin vials and a 3-month supply of backup pens for the Mississippi toddler cost his parents $194 last week, according to his mom, 29-year-old Marlee Brandon. They can afford it right now -- but she worries about the future. "One day, Bain will be an adult, and he won't be able to be on our insurance anymore," she said. "I feel like a lot of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday hit out at the Shiv Sena (UBT) over the latter's accusation that the grand old party was using regional outfits as "crutches", and not treating them as "equal stakeholders" in the Opposition alliance. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant criticised the editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana', alleging that the newspaper's executive editor, MP Sanjay Raut, appears confused on several occasions between his roles as a politician and jo ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India's tightening of foreign exchange rules will help shield the rupee from pressures emanating from offshore markets, but traders may continue drawing pricing signals from those markets, a senior Axis Bank official said. A 4.5% fall in the Indian rupee since the breakout of the Iran war prompted the central bank to impose a cap on banks' net open FX positions in the onshore markets in late March. The RBI also barred lenders from offering non-de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India's services sector growth momentum rose at the softest pace in 14 months in March, mirroring the slowdown in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March, amid the weakest rises in new business and activity since January 2025. In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's services sector growth moderated in March, with the HSBC India Services PMI falling to 57.5 from 58.1 in February, signalling the slowest expansion in 14 months, according to a report released on Monday. "Falling from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March... indicated the weakest rate of expansion for 14 months," the report noted, while adding that the index remained above its long-run average of 54.4, highlighting continued overall growth. Also Read | Kar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's services sector growth moderated in March, with the HSBC India Services PMI falling to 57.5 from 58.1 in February, signalling the slowest expansion in 14 months, according to a report released on Monday. "Falling from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March... indicated the weakest rate of expansion for 14 months," the report noted, while adding that the index remained above its long-run average of 54.4, highlighting continued overall growth. The report attr ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 6 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and other party leaders, hoisted the BJP flag at the party's state office, 'Sri Kamalam' in Koba, Gandhinagar, on the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party's foundation day. In a post on X, CM Patel emphasised that nationalism, public service, and good governance are synonymous with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Sets Key Deadline ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday as crude oil prices climbed amid fears of further escalation in the West Asia the war. Relentless foreign fund outflows also dented markets' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 270.13 points to 73,049.42 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 93.60 points to 22,619.50. Later, the BSE benchmark traded 509.77 points lower at 72,822.60, and the Nifty quoted 141.20 points down at 22,571.90. F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian Markets opened in red on Monday as domestic indices reflected global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE SENSEX stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 22,696.75 points with a decline of 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan and Trent are among major gainers on the Nifty while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance are a ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on Monday, even as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war capped gains after US President Donald Trump warned of "hell" if Tehran fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, early gains were short-lived. The 30-share Sensex declined by 150 points or 0.21 per cent to 73,168. Similarly, Nifty was trading at 22,670, down 42 points or 0.19 per cent in early trade, am ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian markets opened in the red on Monday, reflecting global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE Sensex stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am, while the NSE Nifty 50 was at 22,696.75 points, declining by 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Among Nifty stocks, Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan, and Trent were major gainers, whereas Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finance were among the top losers. Meanwhil ...Read More >
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