Last week, the combined market capitalisation of nine of the top 10 most valued firms fell by Rs 3.12 lakh crore, with Reliance Industries registering the sharpest decline.Broader market sentiments also remained weak with the 30-share BSE Sensex dropping 2,090.2 points, or 2.7%, while the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 532.65 points, or 2.2%.“Markets ended the…
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage linking oil and gas producers in the Persian Gulf to global markets. (AI image) India’s immediate LPG crisis seems to be easing with tankers coming in and domestic production stepped up to meet needs. Two more Indian-flagged ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are currently transiting the…
The frenzy around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues to grow, fans and celebrities alike flocking to theatres to catch a screening of the Aditya Dhar directorial. On Sunday, fans at a theatre in Mohali were in for a surprise when cricketer Shreyas Iyer was spotted arriving in a packed cinema hall, making his way to his…
NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major cities in India on Thursday, even as global crude oil prices continued to rise amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.Government sources, however, have not ruled out a possible fuel price hike in the near future as oil marketing companies continue to face mounting losses due…
Ajith Kumar has landed back in Chennai just in time for the Tamil Nadu General Assembly Elections scheduled for tomorrow, April 23, 2026. Fresh off a triumphant racing stint in Europe, the actor’s return has sent social media into a frenzy as fans celebrate both his civic sense and his latest international sporting achievement. Fans…
Veteran music executive and Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain passed away on May 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. He was 71.According to reports, McClain died following a prolonged illness. While some reports suggested he suffered complications after a fall, an official cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed.McClain was widely regarded…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…
As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
A bitter legal battle has erupted within the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur, with his mother Rani Kapur and daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev locked in a dispute over the RK Family Trust. In a recent interaction, Rani Kapur opened up about the ongoing feud, alleging wrongdoing and vowing to fight the case…
The Host Republicans and Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee had strong words for hospital CEOs about their prices at a hearing this week. But it remains unclear whether they will follow up their words with actions to force prices down. Meanwhile, in a rare bit of positive health policy news, a study…