Stock market marked its best week since early 2021 Indian stock markets staged a strong recovery ahead of Diwali, with benchmark indices rising for seven consecutive sessions and posting their biggest weekly gains in more than five years. The rally added nearly Rs 29.57 lakh crore to investor wealth, even as a sharp global technology…
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable rise in Indian cricket has reached another milestone, with the teenage batting sensation appointed captain of Bihar’s senior team at just 15 for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Friday announced a 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the domestic T20 tournament,…
The Maharashtra government-appointed inquiry commission has invited candidates, students and other stakeholders to submit notarised affidavits with supporting evidence on alleged paper leaks and examination malpractice in nine MPSC examinations by November 16, 2026. The Maharashtra government-appointed Inquiry Commission investigating alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has renewed…
In 1985, while doing stunts for ‘Armour of God’ in Yugoslavia, Jackie Chan was gravely injured; years later, he continues to live with a hole in his head. The injury is now covered with a prosthetic to protect his brain. Image credit (Jackie Chan Instagram) Did you know that veteran icon Jackie Chan currently lives…
General:The Moon positioned in Virgo in your first house colors the entire day, making your emotions, decisions, and outward demeanor stand out to you. While praise might be appreciated, it won’t automatically erase all uncertainties. With Venus also retrograde and weakened in Virgo in the first house, it urges a careful reassessment of your personal…
The new annual local pass are available at eligible toll plazas since Nov 1. Motorists will also be able to obtain it through the Rajmargyatra app from Dec 1 Living within 20 km of a National Highway toll plaza could now mean lower toll expenses for motorists. From November 1, 2026, eligible owners of non-commercial…
Image Credit: Nike/Website Michael Jordan‘s Jordan Brand has marked the 10th anniversary of its Wings initiative after helping more than 4,000 students worldwide access educational opportunities through scholarships, mentorship and creative programmes. The initiative, established to help young people overcome barriers to education and personal development, reached another milestone in 2025 by awarding scholarships to…
Dhanteras saw Delhi grappling with traffic mayhem NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed massive traffic congestion on Friday as crowds of shoppers thronged markets and commercial hubs for Dhanteras, leaving several major roads choked with bumper-to-bumper traffic.From Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place to Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar, festive shopping rush brought vehicular movement to a crawl,…
Manoj Chaudhari, curator of natural history at CSMVS, said the collection primarily comprises specimens documented and preserved before 1930s. Mumbai: A 28-ft-long whale shark, a 20-ft-long largetooth sawfish and a king cobra from Northeast India are among the specimens back on display at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) in Fort. The museum reopened its…
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: The state govt has doubled the financial approval powers of administrative departments, raising the sanction ceiling for key infrastructure-related departments from Rs 3 crore to Rs 6 crore to speed up the execution of govt schemes and development projects.Under an order issued by the finance department on Wednesday, the…
