A sharp selloff in information technology stocks, triggered by Accenture’s weaker growth outlook, and fresh geopolitical concerns ended the market’s five-session winning streak on Friday, dragging benchmark indices lower.The BSE Sensex fell 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to close at 76,802.90, while the NSE Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to settle at 24,013.10.During the day,…
In a city renowned for its skyscrapers, luxury hotels and desert adventures, this experience remains unheard of. Imagine you are sitting inside a fancy restaurant in Dubai and suddenly some cute little penguins join you for dinner. Yes, you read that right. Dubai, a city known for being home to the world’s tallest skyscrapers, Burj…
India’s KL Rahul (AP Photo) With the ODI series already secured after victories in the first two matches against Afghanistan, India have used the opportunity to test different combinations and assess players outside their established core group.The absence of senior figures Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah has allowed the team management to experiment,…
For eight-year-old Emi Valo, riding a bicycle is about more than fresh air and fun. It is a chance to give something back.Just a few years ago, Emi was spending her days in hospital undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Today, cancer-free and full of energy, she is helping to raise thousands of dollars for paediatric cancer…
Private sector banks led a broad-based deterioration in data reporting quality in the March 2026 quarter, as the latest round of the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) showed a marked decline in their scores compared with the previous quarter.The sDQI, a quarterly metric compiled by the Reserve Bank of India, tracks the quality of regulatory…
John Edwards has resigned as the UK’s Information Commissioner after an independent workplace investigation found there was a “case to answer” regarding allegations about his conduct.In a statement announcing his departure, Edwards admitted that some of his attempts at humour were “inappropriate and caused offence”, adding that he had exercised “poor judgement” on certain occasions….
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has started the online registration process for Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) Counselling 2026. Candidates who qualified in TS EAMCET 2026 and are seeking admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), and Pharmacy courses can apply through the official website.Eligible…
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NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) had earlier said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the…
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Resorcinol, a key chemical used in tyres, rubber products and industrial applications, from China and Japan following allegations that low-priced shipments are hurting domestic manufacturers, PTI reported.The probe was initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after a complaint filed by Atul Ltd, which…
Photo: marina__neuralean/ Instagram Optical illusions do more than trick the eye; they can quietly reveal how your mind naturally perceives the world. This optical illusion personality test, shared by Marina Winberg on social media, asks you to look at a single image and notice what appears first: a face, a building, both, a mask, or…
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…
