Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday (May 15), with the market snapping a two-week gaining streak as weakness in IT, banking, and broader markets weighed on sentiment, while the rupee crossed the 96 per US dollar mark for the first time intraday. The Sensex fell 161 points to close at 75,238, while the Nifty…
India and the UAE sought to boost their energy, defence shipping and technology ties signing 6 MoUs and announcing investments worth $ 5 billion from the Arab nation into India, as PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi on his way to…
NEW DELHI: Amid mounting losses, public sector oil firms announced the much-anticipated increase in petrol and diesel prices, raising it by around Rs 3 a litre across metros on Friday, which was lower than expected. Piped kitchen gas prices were, however, left unchanged.Oil company executives did not rule out the possibility of a further increase…
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner showed visible signs of discomfort during his 2026 Italian Open semifinal against Daniil Medvedev in Rome on Friday. After dominating the opening set 6-2, the Italian struggled physically in the second set, appearing fatigued and at one point seemingly vomiting on court. Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts during his semi-final match…
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.Clad in a white beret, Travolta walked the Cannes red carpet with his 26-year-old daughter Ella Bleu Travolta. The actor wrote, directed and co-produced ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’, based on his own 1997 children’s novel.Thierry Fremaux,…
Hindustan Copper reported a strong set of fourth-quarter results on May 15, with profit more than doubling year-on-year, aided by robust revenue growth and sharp margin expansion. The state-run miner posted a net profit of ₹444.3 crore for Q4FY26, compared with ₹187.2 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 58% year-on-year to ₹1,156 crore from…
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Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday’s second round at Aronimink as “kind of absurd.” Scheffler slams ‘absurd’ PGA pin locations The difficult hole positions on a course known for its sloping greens, together with gusting winds, played havoc with the…
ITC Hotels Ltd reported an 23% year-on-year rise in net profit for the March quarter, while also announcing the acquisition of a luxury resort in Kerala as part of its expansion in the leisure hospitality segment. Consolidated net profit for Q4FY26 stood at ₹316 crore, compared to ₹257 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue rose…
FIFA World Cup final Halftime show BTS (Getty Images) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is already shaping up to be unlike anything football fans have seen before. This time, the spotlight will not stay on the pitch alone. Global music sensation BTS is officially heading to the world’s biggest sporting stage for a performance…
