Benchmark equity indices gave up most of their intraday gains on Wednesday, with the Sensex ending marginally higher and the Nifty closing in the red as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 64.42 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 73,983.18.The index had surged as much as…
The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the bench declined to comment on the merits of the Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) case, citing past collateral damage to reputations. The CBI has filed nine FIRs totaling Rs 27,337 crore against ADAG entities. NEW DELHI: A…
Nihang Sikhs interact with officials and a delegation from Punjab after ending their standoff at Nagrasu Gurudwara, in Rudraprayag. Five Nihangs, who had remained stationed on the roof of the gurdwara since Saturday, relented after talks with a delegation of Nihangs from Punjab and local authorities. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A standoff between a group…
Representative Image (Canva) A tractor that once powered a family farm has come full circle after more than six decades. According to an exclusive report by Farm Progress, Kevin Klahn, the grandson of the farmer who bought the Allis-Chalmers WD new for $2,200 in 1953, tracked down the very same tractor, purchased it back in…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India’s examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.In a video message addressed to students, the PM Modi said the government had already taken several steps to safeguard…
US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that the United States had secretly facilitated the movement of millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s knowledge, describing it as a covert operation that Tehran was learning about only now.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office,…
Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup.A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar played 12…
Mukesh Ambani (file photo) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 20,946 crore for the first quarter, marking a 22% year-on-year decline. The drop was mainly attributable to an exceptional gain arising from the sale of its stake in Asian Paints during the corresponding quarter last year….
NEW DELHI: MI New York scripted one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Major League Cricket history in 2025, lifting their second title despite winning only three of their 10 league matches. They sneaked into the playoffs in fourth place with six points and a net run-rate of -0.518, before producing a stunning three-match winning…
Kylian Mbappé, a global football icon, is making headlines for the FIFA World Cup 2026, having already achieved a record-breaking start for France. Off the pitch, his home reflects a design philosophy centered on calm, sunlight, and neutral tones, incorporating elements like pop wall paneling, copper lamps, sheer curtains, and yellow sandstone textured walls for…