Indian stock market sees sharp sell-off The domestic market was among the worst-hit equity markets, with the NSE’s Nifty 50 falling more than 2 per cent to settle at 23,882.05. The BSE Sensex also ended 2.2 per cent lower at 76,503.60. All 30 constituents of the Sensex closed in the red, with IndiGo emerging as…
Gold prices edged lower in early trade on Thursday (July 9), while silver remained largely steady, as renewed geopolitical tensions in the West Asia lifted the US dollar and oil prices, reducing demand for non-yielding precious metals. Spot gold was down 0.3% at around $4,066 an ounce in early Asian trade after touching a one-week…
Man kills wife on busy road in Sodepur, attempts suicide KOLKATA: A man, Subhas Das, murdered his wife, Geeta, by slitting her throat with a sharp weapon near Rathindra Cinema Hall in Sodepur on Wednesday morning. The accused then attempted suicide by stabbing himself in the abdomen and was admitted to a hospital in critical…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu govt has moved Supreme Court challenging a Madras HC order that quashed the state’s decision to allow individuals from reserved categories who embraced Islam to continue getting benefits under the Backward Class Muslim category.The state had passed an order in March 2024 to the effect that a convert to Islam from…
Iran War News: The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, further undermining an already fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war. The latest escalation came hours after US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s recent…
Opening thoughts. Calling all astrophiles. For the first time, NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission has identified a planet orbiting a distant star using a new method called microlensing that identifies potential planets as their gravity warps space-time. Unlike what NASA calls “star-hugging transiting planets” that TESS regularly reports back, this newfound world is…
Arthur Fery of Britain reacts to winning against Flavio Cobolli of Italy. (AP Photo) Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon dream continued in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the British wildcard became only the second men’s singles wildcard in history to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, matching a feat achieved only by Goran Ivanisevic during his unforgettable title-winning…
The Little Mix star shared an emotional studio video unveiling her baby bump as she announced she is expecting her third child.Image credit (Leigh-Anne Pinnock Instagram) Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced that she is expecting her third child with husband Andre Gray. The Little Mix member and solo artist made the announcement through a heartfelt video…
Your personality can influence more than your hobbies or weekend plans, it can even shape what you enjoy watching. Some people love slow-burn stories packed with emotion and thought-provoking moments, while others can’t get enough of fast-paced adventures, big twists, and energetic characters. If you’ve been wondering what to stream next, here’s a watchlist based…
Shares of Graphite India Ltd. are in focus on Thursday, July 9, after the company said it is shutting its Graphite Specialties and Coating Divisions in Germany. The company said the lasting impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and weak demand have adversely impacted the competitiveness of the Graphite Specialties and Coating divisions in Germany. As…
