Equity benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after the previous session’s sharp rally, as renewed tensions in West Asia dented ceasefire-led optimism.The truce appeared at risk after Iran again shut the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while rising crude prices, weak global cues and continued foreign…
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters on Thursday flagged their concern over the charges being levied by shipping lines as well as gaps in the ECGC scheme announced by commerce department, while seeking measures to address concerns related to packaging material, which is in short supply. At a meeting on the West Asia crisis with commerce secretary…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher weighed in on the ongoing debate around cinema being labelled as propaganda, asserting that audiences ultimately decide what works. Speaking at the International Film Festival Delhi 2026, the actor emphasised that the success of films like Dhurandhar: The Revenge reflects genuine public choice, not manipulation. Veteran actor Anupam Kher weighed in…
Reports suggest a physical altercation between former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, allegedly stemming from a remark about Tomlinson’s late mother. Malik reportedly punched Tomlinson, causing injuries. Following this, Tomlinson unfollowed Malik on social media. The incident has led to the overnight cancellation of their planned Netflix docuseries. Earlier yesterday, there were…
Mukesh Khanna, who is best known for his iconic roles as Shaktimaan and Bhishma Pitamah, may be 67, but his views on marriage, relationships and life remain deeply rooted in spirituality and personal conviction. In a recent conversation, the veteran actor opened up about why he never married, his belief in destiny, and why he…
US stocks moved higher on Tuesday, as investors remained optimistic over a possible extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. Markets showed early strength, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.56% or 279 points to 49,721.56 around 8 pm IST. The S&P 500 inched up 0.2% to 7,129, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 96 points or…
NEW DELHI: The government announced the rationalisation of royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas and casing head condensate (a light hydrocarbon liquid obtained during gas production), in a move aimed at simplifying regulations and boosting India’s upstream energy sector.Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the decision would bring…
NEW DELHI: Higher petroleum prices propelled India’s exports to $43.6 billion, the highest monthly level in over four years, showing a 13.8% growth, which is fastest in five months. Imports rose at a more moderate pace of 9.9% to $71.9 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of 28.3 billion, a three-month high.Oil product exports jumped…
PNB Officer recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has opened the registration window for recruitment to Specialist Officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website. The recruitment drive aims to fill 30 Officer posts in different engineering disciplines.The online application process has started and candidates can submit their applications within…
Aronyak Ghosh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Aronyak Ghosh was only four when his mother’s customary room-cleaning session led him to discover a box of old, dusty chess pieces. It belonged to his father. However, to the toddler, it didn’t matter much. The pieces in black and white colours merely looked like soldiers in the…
