Benchmark equity index Sensex erased steep early losses to finish 117 points higher on Wednesday, supported largely by gains in Reliance Industries, even as investor sentiment remained cautious amid elevated crude oil prices and continued weakness in the rupee. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 117.54 points, or 0.16%, to close at 75,318.39. The index had…
Kangana Ranaut supports Deepika Padukone’s exits from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequel over 8-hour workday demands, saying as a top actress and mother, “she has earned it.” She recalls their past 12-14 hour shifts, slams pressures on women, with Deepika next in Raaka. Kangana Ranaut has strongly supported Deepika Padukone following the latter’s high-profile…
The Ministry of petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting that an Iranian crude oil shipment meant for India had been rerouted to China due to payment-related hurdles, asserting that such claims are incorrect.Clarifying the situation, the ministry said, “The news reports and social media posts of an Iranian crude cargo being diverted…
MUMBAI: Bank lending is back in favour. In FY26 it reclaimed primacy in financing India’s commercial sector, its share of total resource flows climbing to a three-year high, as per RBI’s April bulletin.The shift is stark. Total resource flows reached Rs 44.7 lakh crore in FY26, while nonfood bank credit surged to Rs 29.2 lakh…
A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, setting off a chain of events that has tightened Tehran’s grip over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea passage,…
UPSC CDS 2 application 2026: UPSC will issue the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination 2 (CDS 2) 2026 on May 20, 2026. Those candidates interested in joining the Indian Armed Forces via renowned defence academies will be able to apply for the same online once the notification is issued on the official UPSC website,…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson continued his rich vein of form in the IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The right-hander once again showed his simple yet effective approach – watch the ball closely, and when in…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2025 written result. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the result PDF from the official website upsc.gov.in.As per the official update, 1,286 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which…
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Thursday that saffron shawls will not be allowed in educational institutions, amid the withdrawl of the February 2022 order brought in by the then BJP government that had effectively banned hijabs inside classrooms.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the state government’s order allows students to follow existing religious…
