Stock market today: Sensex closes over 600 points down, Nifty50 above 24,000 – not just IT stocks, HDFC Bank & RIL also drag down indices

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. Fresh geopolitical concerns also added to the cautious mood in the market. (AI image) Stock market breaks winning streak: Indian equity benchmark equity indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, snapped their five-session winning streak on Friday, with the Sensex shedding 607 points and the Nifty settling at…

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Watch: Morocco fans clash with police in London after World Cup exit; Paris stays calm after France win | Football News

Dramatic clashes erupted between Morocco fans and police in London. (Video grab) Morocco’s FIFA World Cup dream ended with another defeat to France, but the fallout off the pitch quickly grabbed global attention as dramatic clashes erupted between fans and police in London, while Paris remained largely peaceful despite fears of widespread unrest.France defeated Morocco…

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Why climate forcing is not equal everywhere: New model tests show polar changes can be more than three times as powerful as global ones

As ice melts, the liquid water collects in depressions on the surface and deepens them, forming these melt ponds in the Arctic | Wikimedia Commons Climate change is often discussed in terms of global averages, but new research suggests that where warming or cooling occurs may be just as important as how much occurs. Using…

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Did Geno Smith actually hit an alleged ex girlfriend and “neglect” their child? Everything to know about the relationship drama | NFL News

Did Geno Smith actually hit an alleged ex girlfriend and “neglect” their child? Everything to know about the relationship drama.(Image via Getty Images) The New York Jets’ popular quarterback Geno Smith seemingly has found himself in major trouble after a woman has accused him of domestic violence and neglecting their child.This has sparked shockwaves across…

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Bengal turns fortress for phase-II poll: 2.3 lakh CAPF & 38,297 state cops in place | India News

CRPF carries out route march in Bhabanipur ahead of second phase Bengal elections Kolkata: West Bengal’s final phase of assembly polls unfolds under a security grid rarely seen in Indian elections, stretching across 142 constituencies in seven districts. Numbers define the scale – over 2.3 lakh Central Armed Police Forces personnel, 38,297 state police, 142…

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Quote of the day by Roman poet Ovid: “I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.” |

Ovid (Image source: Wikipedia) A great deal of writing about love focuses on what people possess. Houses, jewellery, money, status and all the visible things that can be counted. This line from the Roman poet Ovid looks in the opposite direction. It begins with a lack rather than an abundance.That may be one reason the…

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Gold loans swell 105%, services pip personal loan growth

MUMBAI: :Gold loans continued to expand at a triple-digit pace in the 12 months up to May 2026, even as housing loan growth slowed to 10.9%, pulling overall personal loan growth down to 15.4% and leaving it trailing a 20% rise in services credit. The services sector increased its share of bank loans driven by…

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living marks 45 years; Karnataka governor, Union MoS attend celebrations

The Art of Living’s International Center in Bengaluru hosted senior political leaders, spiritual figures and dignitaries as part of its ongoing 45-year celebrations honouring founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the organisation’s humanitarian initiatives. Among the guests were Karnataka governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth, who attended…

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IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert across 17 states: What travellers need to know before packing their bags

For those planning a road trip in the hills or weekend vacation in northern or eastern India, it may be worth checking the latest weather forecast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rain, thunderstorms, winds and lightning on 19 June for 17 states across India. For some places, warnings for hail and…

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Vijay’s event rewrites Tamil Nadu’s political grammar | India News

CHENNAI: Years of fan worship, political speculation and blockbuster charisma culminated in a historic swearing-in Sunday as TVK chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as TN’s 18th CM at the head of a fragile but numerically secure coalition – becoming the first politician from a non-Dravidian party to occupy Fort St George since 1962.Governor R…

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