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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announcement in the West Asia conflict. The Nifty 50 index jumped to 23,997.35, gaining 873.70 points or 3.78 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged to 77,562.90, rising by 2,946.32 points or 3.95 per cent at the close. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026: Assam, Kerala Head to Apri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announcement in the West Asia conflict. The Nifty 50 index jumped to 23,997.35, gaining 873.70 points or 3.78 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged to 77,562.90, rising by 2,946.32 points or 3.95 per cent at the close. Market experts attributed the rally to easing geopolitical conc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Also Read | Apple Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Market sentiment remained cautious during ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The stock markets closed on a strong footing on the first day of the new financial year FY27, with benchmark indices witnessing a broad-based rally across sectors, even as underlying geopolitical tensions continue to keep investors cautious. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,679.40, gaining 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 73,134.63, up by 1,186 points or 1.84 per cent. Also Read | Hapur Shocker: 7-Year-Old Boy Locked in Deep ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The stock markets closed on a strong footing on the first day of the new financial year FY27, with benchmark indices witnessing a broad-based rally across sectors, even as underlying geopolitical tensions continue to keep investors cautious. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,679.40, gaining 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 73,134.63, up by 1,186 points or 1.84 per cent. Market participants remained optimistic during the sessi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Also Read | Donald Trump Again Threa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Global market cues remained mixed on ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Dark clouds of selling continued to hover over Dalal Street on Monday morning as Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower amid rising geopolitical tensions and surging crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 opened at 22,549.65, declining by 269.95 points or (-1.18 per cent), while the BSE Sensex slipped to 72,603.07, falling by 980.15 points or -1.33 per cent in early trade. Also Read | Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open or Closed on 31st March for Mahavir ...Read More >
LEH, India - In Leh, the largest city of Ladakh, a high-altitude border region bounded by Pakistan and China, the presence of the Indian military is unmissable - from shops selling military fatigues to army barracks and memorials to fallen soldiers. A statue of Colonel Chhewang Rinchen, a highly-decorated Ladakhi officer who helped repel incursions into India from Pakistan in the 1940s among other brave deeds, is just one among many memorials that are testament to the deep heritage of locals wo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Indian share market opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by optimism over a possible India-US trade deal expected in November. However, experts cautioned that the markets are currently in an overbought zone and may witness some correction in the near term. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,394.90, gaining 71.35 points or 0.28 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 82,794.79, up by 189.36 points or 0.23 per cent. Market s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): The stock markets started the fresh week on a flat note on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid continuous foreign fund outflows and valuation concerns. The markets have been underperforming for the past 13 months due to external pressures such as tariffs, foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, and high valuations that have further fueled the selling spree. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 index was up by 22.30 points or 0.09 per ce ...Read More >
Singapore: Singer-musician Zubeen Garg died due to drowning while swimming off a Singapore island and not while scuba diving as reported earlier, media reports said Thursday. Assam-based Garg, who was in Singapore for the 60th year of India Singapore Diplomatic Relations and to celebrate India ASEAN Year of Tourism, North East India Festival, died on September 19. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they have extended a copy of the autopsy report, along with its preliminary findings on Garg' ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 2: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has provided the High Commission of India with the autopsy report of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg, along with preliminary findings into the artiste's death. An SPF spokesperson confirmed the handover to a Singapore daily on Wednesday. Legal expert Ng Kai Ling, associate director at LIMN Law Corporation in Singapore, told The Straits Times that while Singapore law does not define "foul play" statutorily, the SPF's statement suggests authorit ...Read More >
SINGAPORE - Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving as was initially reported by Indian media. In response to queries by The Straits Times on Oct 1, a spokesman for the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it has extended a copy of the autopsy report, along with its preliminary findings on Zubeen's death to the High Commission of India upon their request. SPF had earlier ruled out foul play. The 52-year-old was with mo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The stock market opened flat in green on Monday after a sharp correction last week, as investor sentiment remained weak due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies on pharma and their impact on India. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 24,728.55, gaining 73.85 points or 0.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 80,588.77 with an increase of 162.31 points or 0.20 per cent. Also Read | IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final: BC ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The stock market opened flat in green on Monday after a sharp correction last week, as investor sentiment remained weak due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies on pharma and their impact on India. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 24,728.55, gaining 73.85 points or 0.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at 80,588.77 with an increase of 162.31 points or 0.20 per cent. Market experts noted that this week will see he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened almost flat in green on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of several key monetary policy decisions scheduled this week by global central banks. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,118.90, registering a marginal gain of 4.90 points or 0.02 per cent. The BSE Sensex also moved slightly higher, opening at 81,925.51 with a gain of 20.81 points or 0.03 per cent. Market experts noted that this week is crucial as 16 central banks ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened almost flat in green on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of several key monetary policy decisions scheduled this week by global central banks. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,118.90, registering a marginal gain of 4.90 points or 0.02 per cent. The BSE Sensex also moved slightly higher, opening at 81,925.51 with a gain of 20.81 points or 0.03 per cent. Market experts noted that this week is crucial as 16 central banks ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the day at 80,765.83, with a modest gain of 165.92 points or 0.21 per cent. Also Read | RBI Monetary Policy Meet: 3-Day RBI MPC Begins, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the day at 80,765.83, with a modest gain of 165.92 points or 0.21 per cent. Experts attributed the opening gains to a technical bounce a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened flat on Friday as weak investor sentiment continued due to sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and a subdued earnings season in the IT sector. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,108.55, witnessing a marginal dip of 2.90 points or 0.01 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,193.62, declining by 65.62 points or 0.08 per cent. Experts attributed the weak market opening to the ongoing ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wan ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened flat on Friday as weak investor sentiment continued due to sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and a subdued earnings season in the IT sector. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,108.55, witnessing a marginal dip of 2.90 points or 0.01 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,193.62, declining by 65.62 points or 0.08 per cent. Also Read | Priyanka Chopra Jonas Birthday: She Continues ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened flat on Friday as weak investor sentiment continued due to sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and a subdued earnings season in the IT sector. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,108.55, witnessing a marginal dip of 2.90 points or 0.01 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,193.62, declining by 65.62 points or 0.08 per cent. Experts attributed the weak market opening to the ongoing ...Read More >
DIGHA: Bengalis have always flocked to Digha, a coastal resort town in the Indian state of West Bengal. But a new attraction is now proving to be a hot draw for thousands of visitors. It is Jagannath Dham, an imposing sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a much-loved deity in Bengal and whose hulking chariot lies at the origin of the English word "juggernaut". Among the thousands of visitors on July 5 was 45-year-old sari-clad Sandhya Dutta, who was busy taking selfies against the tem ...Read More >
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