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Mumbai, February 13 Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell by over 1% in early trading on Friday, led by sharp losses in IT stocks amid weak global cues and persistent concerns over disruptions caused by artificial intelligence, which weighed on investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 883.4 points, or 1.05%, to 82,791.52 in the initial deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 262.60 points, or 1.02%, to 25,544.60.Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling pressure...

New Delhi, February 12 Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January under the new series of All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), with 2024 as the base year, released on Thursday.The new series released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has increased the number of goods from 259 to 308 and services from 40 to 50 to provide a better picture of the price situation.The food inflation for January has worked out to be...

Mumbai, February 12 The Reserve Bank said on Thursday that the digitization of payments further improved in the six months to September 2025, continuing a trend that began in January 2021.The Reserve Bank of India - Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI), which has been published since January 2021 with March 2018 as the base year to capture the extent of payment digitization across the country, showed an improvement in the first half of FY26, the RBI said.The index for September 2025 stands...

New Delhi, February 10 India and China discussed ways to address "concerns" related to trade and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas for overall progress in their relations.In their talks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Chinese counterpart Ma Zhaoxu primarily focused on the steps taken by the two sides to stabilize and rebuild bilateral ties that had come under severe strain following the over four-year military standoff in eastern...

Islamabad/Dhaka, February 9 The India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled after the Pakistani government decided to withdraw its call for a boycott, following persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, thus ending an impasse that had cast a shadow on the ongoing tournament.The match against India is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 15."In light of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as the request from friendly countries, the...

New Delhi, February 10 Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 27 lakh units in January, driven by continued momentum after the GST, healthy cash flows in rural areas due to harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight, FADA said on Tuesday.Overall retail sales last month reached 27,22,558 units, up 17.61 per cent, compared to 23,14,940 units in January 2025.Retail sales of passenger vehicles stood at 5,13,475 units last month, a...

Karachi, February 9 Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to request his Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to withdraw the boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India after being asked to do so by his Bangladeshi counterpart, a PCB source has revealed.Naqvi is scheduled to brief Sharif on the latest developments on the issue later on Monday. The match against India is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 15."Naqvi will brief the PM on the communications he has had...

Mysuru (Karnataka), February 9 Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said that a global-standard ARAI centre will be set up in Mandya, his Lok Sabha constituency, at an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore.He described it as a major contribution to the region and a significant boost for Karnataka's automobile sector.Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Kumaraswamy said the proposed centre would require 100 acres of land and that the Centre had taken steps to secure it from the state...

Karachi, February 8 Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam and ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja in Lahore on Sunday, as efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of the high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India gathered pace.The meeting, images of which were released by the PCB, took place at the Gaddafi Stadium.Khwaja arrived in Lahore for talks with PCB officials amid growing indications that the deadlock over...

Karachi, February 8 Imran Khwaja, deputy chairman of the International Cricket Council, arrived in Lahore on Sunday evening for crucial talks with PCB officials as efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of the high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India gather pace.Khwaja, who represents Singapore in the ICC, is a prominent figure in the world governing body and has voting rights on the board as an associate member director.A source close to the Pakistan...

New Delhi, February 8 The Delhi Police has arrested two men in connection with a digital fraud scheme linked to at least 190 cyber fraud complaints and suspected proceeds of over ₹100 crore, police said on Sunday.The accused, identified as Anish Singh and Mani Singh, were arrested after a woman filed a complaint that she was subjected to psychological intimidation for nearly two months and coerced into transferring ₹40 lakh under the guise of a fake cybercrime investigation."The victim...

Kolkata, February 8 The Kolkata Police have recommended mandatory verification of household employees through its digital registration system, after it was found that domestic help and caregivers are involved in nearly one-third of the theft cases reported in the city in the past couple of months, an officer said on Sunday.The officer cited internal statistics compiled by the Kolkata Police, which found that 32 out of the 104 thefts reported between December 2025 and January 2026 involved...

New Delhi, February 8 PhonePe, backed by Walmart, which aims to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in April, plans to deepen its presence in India's digital payments market while expanding into financial services and new consumer platforms.In its draft documents, the company said that digital payments will remain the core driver of growth, supported by investments to expand its user base, addressable market, and platform scale. India's total addressable market for digital consumer...

Mumbai, February 7 Mohammed Siraj was all set to fly halfway across the globe to watch his favorite football team, Real Madrid, play against Real Sociedad, when skipper Suryakumar Yadav's phone rang. Suryakumar stepped in as Harshit Rana was ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to injury. With Jasprit Bumrah unwell, Siraj was drafted into the playing eleven, and he did what he always does: gave his all with every ball. For this honest effort, he was rewarded with a three-wicket haul, which...

Mumbai, February 7 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that global engagement is inevitable, but it should not happen under pressure or due to tariffs. He also urged people to purchase products with the aim of creating employment opportunities in the country. Bhagwat was speaking at a programme titled '100 years of the Sangh journey' to mark the RSS's centenary. "People should consider how their choices can support employment in the country. Global engagement, wherever necessary, should...

Mumbai, July 9, 2025 — ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd (ICICI AMC) has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) dated July 8, 2025, for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising a pure Offer for Sale (OFS) of 1,76,52,090 equity shares by promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings Ltd. There is no fresh issue component in the IPO. Offer DetailsParticularsDetailsIssue Type100% Offer for Sale (No Fresh Issue)Shares Offered (OFS)Up to 1,76,52,090 Equity Shares (Face...

New Delhi, July 5, 2025 — Safex Chemicals (India) Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, detailing its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹4,500 million and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 35.73 million equity shares by existing shareholders, including promoters and institutional investors. IPO OverviewComponentDetailsFresh IssueUp to ₹4,500 millionOffer for Sale (OFS)35,734,818 equity sharesTotal...

Doha, May 16 — Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin sensation, etched his name into the sport's elite with a personal-best throw of 90.23 metres at the Doha leg of the Diamond League, becoming only the third Asian and the 25th athlete worldwide to breach the coveted 90m mark. Despite the historic achievement, Chopra had to settle for second place. Germany’s Julian Weber surged ahead with a dramatic 91.06m throw in his final attempt, claiming the top spot with a world-leading mark for the season...

Mumbai, May 16 — Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday as investors booked profits following Thursday’s sharp rally. The decline was further exacerbated by weakness in Asian markets and sustained selling pressure in IT stocks.Indices Open Lower The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 252.97 points, settling at 82,277.77 in early trade. Likewise, the NSE Nifty dropped 67.6 points to open at 24,994.50.Sectoral Overview: IT Stocks Under Pressure Key losers among the Sensex constituents...

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai Sworn In as India’s 52nd Chief Justice, Known for Bold Rulings on Constitutional Freedoms and Accountability New Delhi, May 14 — Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, bringing a legacy of impactful and progressive rulings that have reshaped India’s legal landscape. From upholding the abrogation of Article 370 to laying down guidelines curbing unlawful demolitions dubbed "bulldozer justice," Justice Gavai...