- India
Decline in volatility index indicates low downside risk to market
Mumbai: BSE Sensex gained more than 300 points on Wednesday to continue its bullish trajectory. BSE Sensex was trading at 74,093 points, up by 355 points. Metal stocks are leading the gains…
- World
Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London: Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty International said in its annual report on Wednesday. The organisation highlighted the conflicts in Gaza…
- Middle East
Damage caused by Israeli attacks in Lebanon exceeds Rs 24,985 cr
Beirut: The damage caused by Israel to the agricultural field and other sectors in southern Lebanon is worth more than 3 billion dollars (Rs 2,49,85,68,00,000), said Lebanese Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan.…
- India
Sam Pitroda’s inheritance tax remark sparks row, Congress calls views ‘personal’
New Delhi: Following remarks by Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chairman Sam Pitroda on inheritance tax in America, the grand old party has distanced itself saying that it is not always the case…
- World
US Congress approves $61 billion in aid for Ukraine
Washington: The US Congress has approved a $61-billion aid package for Ukraine after months of stalling. The US Senate on Tuesday approved the bill with 79 votes in the 100-seat upper chamber…
- Bollywood
Mohanlal invites SRK for a ‘Zinda Banda’ session; ‘your place or mine?’ asks SRK
Mumbai: Malayalam megastar Mohanlal on Tuesday took to X to invite Shah Rukh Khan to groove on ‘Zinda Banda’ from the blockbuster ‘Jawan’ over a meal (actually, from dinner to breakfast!). SRK…
- World
TikTok faces nationwide ban in US as Biden prepares to sign ‘historic’ bill
Washington: US President Joe Biden is set to sign a historic bill regarding a huge foreign aid package on Wednesday, that will also ban TikTok in the country if its China-based owner…
- News
It is time to reorganise Tesla, says Musk as company logs slow growth
New Delhi: Elon Musk on Wednesday said it is time to “reorganise” Tesla as the electric car company registered $1.1 billion in net income and $21 billion in revenue, down 9 per…
- India
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Chhattisgarh, MP today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, respectively, on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi will address one public meeting in Surguja district (Chhattisgarh) at 10:45…
- Business
Musk’s X takes on YouTube, to launch dedicated TV app for videos soon
New Delhi: Taking on Google-owned YouTube, X social media platform will soon launch a dedicated TV app for users to upload high-quality videos, its CEO Linda Yaccarino has announced. The X TV…
- India
Extreme heatwave conditions impact electioneering in UP
Lucknow: With temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in several cities in Uttar Pradesh, the impact is visible on electioneering. Most of the candidates are avoiding large meetings and focussing on door-to-door…
- Technology
Apple’s phone sales in China fell by over 19 per cent in Q1: Report
New Delhi: Apple smartphone sales have dropped by 19.9 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 in China, a new report showed on Tuesday. According to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s sales…
- India
Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20
United Nations: Pressing the case for Security Council reforms, India has highlighted the consensus arrived at the more representative G20 Summit on issues that could not make it through the UN’s highest…