Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline on Thursday, driven by concerns over new SEBI regulations on F&O and rising geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 index dropped 1.33%, or 344 points, opening at 25,452.85. Similarly, the BSE Sensex experienced a steep fall, losing 1,264.20 points, or 1.50%, to start the day at 83,002.09. Market experts […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to announce any rate cuts in its upcoming monetary policy meeting, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report cites India’s strong economic growth, potentially exceeding its long-term potential output, as the key reason for maintaining the current interest rates. The SBI […]
South Africa secured a dominant 139-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, thanks to a blistering half-century from Ryan Rickelton and impressive bowling from Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, and Lungi Ngidi. After opting to bat, South Africa’s innings was anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Rickelton, who scored 91 off 102 deliveries, hitting seven […]
Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for one year, of which six months will be suspended, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Wednesday. The ban was imposed on Jayawickrama after he admitted to violating the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code. The 26-year-old acknowledged breaching Article […]
As many as 228 people have lost their lives while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas and search, rescue and relief assistance has been mobilized. […]
sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch foe Iran would pay for its missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with “vast destruction”, raising fears of a wider war. As Washington expressed full backing for its longtime ally Israel, Iran’s armed forces said direct intervention by Israel’s […]
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 60 Palestinians overnight, including in a school sheltering displaced families, medics said, as Israeli tanks advanced in areas of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. Israeli tanks carried out a raid on several areas in eastern and central Khan Younis in the southern […]
Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball cricket captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game. Babar stepped down as captain of all three formats last year after Pakistan failed to make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup, before returning […]
Veteran pacer Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain, with wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham set to lead the team during their three-match Test series against India. This decision follows New Zealand’s 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka in Galle, including a defeat by an innings and 154 runs in one of the matches. Southee […]
Ministry of Coal successfully concluded the “Swachhta Hi Seva” campaign today with the celebration of “Swachh Bharat Diwas,” coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This campaign resonated with Gandhiji’s vision of a clean and healthy India and reinforcing the Ministry’s dedication to upholding his ideals of cleanliness and public health. To honor this […]
