Equity benchmarks ended slightly higher on Wednesday after four straight sessions of losses, with buying in metal, energy and FMCG counters helping markets recover from sharp intra-day swings.The BSE Sensex settled 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 33.05 points, or 0.14 per cent, to close at 23,412.60.Markets…
The victim was identified as Basavaraj. (Image credit-Social Media) BENGALURU: A 25-year-old delivery executive was allegedly abused and assaulted with a wooden stick by a group of unidentified people in Bengaluru’s Yelahanka area in the early hours of Saturday, police said.The victim, identified as Basavaraj, is pursuing his studies while also working for a quick-commerce…
Guwahati: Assam Class 12 board results announced Tuesday showed a five-percentage-point rise in the science pass rate, while arts and commerce recorded slight declines.Science improved from 84.88% last year to 89.79%. Commerce slipped from 82.18% in 2025 to 81.13%, and arts fell from 81.03% to 79.54%. In the vocational stream, 74.19% of students passed.The Assam…
An interesting discovery has been made by NASA researchers who have noted that young stars fade much faster when it comes to their X-ray emission compared to what was initially thought. It was long known by researchers in the field that such stars would emit X-rays for long periods of time. However, recent studies have…
Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Titan with the target price at Rs 5,182. Analysts projected a 19% annual jewellery revenue growth for Titan through FY30. The company is aiming to increase market share from 8.5% to 11%. Its gold exchange programs now drive about 50% of the revenue, and despite stricter import documentation,…
Panaji: The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay high court’s decision rejecting a petition filed by mining firm Agravanshi Pvt Ltd challenging the e-auction process for the Cavrem-Maina mineral block.“We are not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgement/order(s). The special leave petition is, accordingly, dismissed,” the Supreme Court said.Last month, the Bombay high court…
Supporters of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignation over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar on July 25 They slept on pavements through rain, humidity and heat, held their ground through lathi charges and tear gas, and…
Guwahati: Natural gas produced in upper Assam region will, for the first time, be transported through the North East Gas Grid across the north bank of Brahmaputra river up to Baihata Chariali, with plans to extend supply further to Guwahati and other parts of the state via GAIL’s pipeline network.Marking this significant development, chief executive…
Kolkata: One man has been arrested for allegedly snatching a 5.5g gold chain from a 65-year-old woman, Niva Middya, in Survey Park on Friday. The partner of the accused Manirul Shah, is on the run. The stolen chain could not be recovered as it was taken away by the fleeing accomplice, said cops. In her…
Dimapur: Highlighting environmental challenges in Nagaland, environment, forests & climate change minister CL John identified forest fires, particularly jungle burning for cultivation purposes, as a cause of environmental degradation.Addressing a programme to mark the World Environment Day at the Kohima Peace Memorial & Eco Park on Friday, John expressed concern over the continued prevalence of…
