Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in opening trade on Wednesday after optimism surrounding renewed US-Iran peace talks led oil prices to drop. While Nifty50 went above 24,200, BSE Sensex rose over 1,200 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was at around 24,223.45, up 381 points or 1.60%. BSE…
JAIPUR: Parts of Rajasthan are likely to witness gusty winds and light rainfall on Friday due to a Western Disturbance, while weather conditions in the rest of the state are expected to remain largely dry, according to the Meteorological Centre here.The weather office said districts including Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Alwar, Kotputli, Behror,…
Quote of the day by Rosalind Franklin (Image source: Britannica) Some scientists stand out not only for their discoveries, but also for how clearly they saw responsibility and progress. One such person was Rosalind Franklin. She was famous for her groundbreaking work on DNA structure, and she also believed strongly that scientific work should have…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage magnum opus, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, continues its unprecedented box office reign on Day 27. Having already made history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now closing in on the Rs 1,100 crore domestic landmark. Despite the 2026 IPL season,…
Thane: Amid a rise in leopard numbers and wild animal attacks in Maharashtra, state forest minister Ganesh Naik said the forest department has captured 250 leopards so far and kept them in safe habitats. He made the statement while responding to media questions at his Janata Darbar held on Thursday in Thane city. Naik said…
Policemen stand guard even as onlookers continue to throng the site a day after the fire incident Lucknow: Taking stern action against commuters and onlookers during the massive fire in Vikas Nagar, police have decided to initiate legal proceedings against them for allegedly obstructing emergency operations by blocking key roads and filming the incident on…
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has initiated the admission process for undergraduate courses in the state with the launch of TS DOST 2026 (Degree Online Services, Telangana). The registration window for Phase 1 opened on April 15, 2026, and this will start the process of multiple phases that will lead to allotment of…
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting at the earliest to build consensus on women’s reservation, delimitation and the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats, stressing the need for clarity and broad consultation.“Bharat’s strength lies in its unity amidst diversity. I am hopeful that, as…
Jaipur: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) will spend Rs 1,200 crore to upgrade infrastructure and facilities across more than 450 industrial areas in the state.A senior RIICO official said work plan of Rs 1,000 crore has already been finalised. Upgrades will cover water and power supply, street lighting, plantations, road development, public…
Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) election entered a decisive phase after the final day for withdrawal of nominations, with the electoral field now clear. A total of 483 candidates will contest for 120 seats across 30 wards in the city.Scrutiny of nomination forms and the withdrawal process has been completed. Voting will be on…
