Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,500, BSE Sensex was down over 580 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,461.40,…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
India’s gold and silver imports surged to record levels in 2025, ringing alarm bells in government and policy circles as soaring precious metal prices threaten to widen the trade deficit and add fresh pressure on the rupee. With limited policy tools available, officials and market participants told Reuters raising import duties is once again emerging…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha and India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan have once again taken a swipe at India, this time through a promotional video released ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Australia, subtly revisiting the much-debated ‘handshake’ controversy. The reference stems from events following the Pahalgam terror attacks, after which Indian…
Explore the meaning, cultural nuances, and best ways to greet loved ones during Ramadan / Image: file As Ramadan 2026 begins, many people around the world wonder which greeting to use when wishing friends and neighbours well during the holy month: “Ramadan Mubarak” or “Ramadan Kareem”? These phrases are commonly heard across Muslim communities. If…
Army columns were deployed in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two people were killed when security forces opened fire to disperse violent mobs amid tensions linked to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election nomination process, officials said on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the Chibinang area where clashes broke out between tribal and…
This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister, has called on residents to…
Israeli television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on the award-winning spy thriller Tehran, was found dead in a hotel room in Athens, Greek authorities said.52-year-old Eden was in the Greek capital for work related to the fourth season of Tehran, an Apple TV+ series. Her body was found in her room at a…
Following the digital premiere of ‘People We Meet on Vacation’, Lukas Gage and Tom Blythe are showering accolades on their fellow actor, Emily Bader. Gage boldly called her the ‘next biggest sensation in Hollywood,’ and Blythe affectionately referred to her as the ‘modern-day Meg Ryan,’ applauding her warm and engaging performance. ‘People We Meet on…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially announced the Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026, opening a major government job opportunity for candidates with a science background. As per RSSB Chairman Alok Raj, the online registration process for Lab Assistant posts will be conducted from January 27 to February 25, 2026. A total of 804 vacancies…
