Asian equities opened higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors looked past rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and focused instead on a rebound in technology stocks.The gains were led by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Japan’s Nikkei climbed 1.30% or 861.21 points to 67,093.4, while South Korea’s Kospi surged…
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty fall for second day Indian benchmark indices closed lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday as weakness in HDFC Bank and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept investors on edge. The BSE Sensex fell 238.41 points (0.31%) to close at 77,470.11, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 50.80 points…
David Warner (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge after being stopped during a random breath test in Sydney in April, according to the BBC.Warner’s lawyer, Bobby Hill, confirmed that the former Australian cricketer was admitting to the charge.Warner was charged after failing a random roadside…
NEET 2027 to adopt Computer-Based Test format, ending pen-and-paper examinations for medical aspirants across India permanently NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions will move completely to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from 2027, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said. The transition will end the use of pen-and-paper OMR sheets…
MUMBAI: Anand Group, the over $3 billion auto components conglomerate, is undertaking two linked transactions worth about Rs 3,180 crore through listed flagship Gabriel India that will lift promoter Anjali Singh and family’s stake in the company to 68% and deepen its footprint in the sector.Gabriel will buy out the Singh family’s 29% stake in…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique set of traits that help define its personality and set it apart from the others. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Read on to find out if today will be lucky for you. Aries Love…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: Manal Chauhan produced a career-defining knock and India’s bowlers backed it up with a disciplined effort as the hosts seized complete control of the Youth Test against Sri Lanka U19 on Day 2. Starting the day on 253/3, India stretched their first-innings total to…
Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub clarified he has no connection to Ajay Devgn’s ‘Chauhaan’, explaining he’d dubbed a line “without any reference.” His voice was later removed after the teaser sparked backlash from the Chauhan community and Kshatriya Parishad. The film, reportedly inspired by a Jama Masjid incident, releases October 1, 2027. Ajay Devgn‘s first collaboration with…
NEW DELHI: Electronics may have seen maximum focus under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, but it is the humble food products that have created the most jobs, and with low levels of investment. In fact, sectors such as pharma and automobiles too have seen more investments but fewer jobs, according to govt data.According to…
Alastair Cook reignites Jacob Bethell debate England great Alastair Cook has revived the debate over Jacob Bethell’s IPL stint, saying international cricket should always come before franchise leagues. His comments have resurfaced after Bethell was ruled out of this year’s The Hundred with a knee injury, denying him valuable match practice ahead of England’s Test…
Gold, silver rate today: US Fed announcement set to drive precious metals Investors continued to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook for fresh clues on the future direction of interest rates. According to a Reuters poll, economists expect the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the remainder of 2026 as…
BCI proposes Rs 22,500 advocate enrolment fee alongside sweeping legal education reforms under draft amendment Bill. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has proposed increasing the statutory enrolment fee for aspiring advocates from Rs 750 to Rs 22,500 under the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has been released for public…
