South Korea’s benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, witnessed another sharp decline on Friday, forcing the exchange to temporarily halt trading for the second time this week as a wave of selling swept through technology and semiconductor stocks amid mounting concerns over the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The Korea Exchange suspended trading for 20 minutes after…
India’s fuel supply challenge is deepening as the ongoing West Asia war disrupts nearly 45% of the country’s oil imports, but the bigger concern lies not just in replacing lost volumes, but in securing the right kind of crude to meet its diesel-heavy demand. Refiners are actively scouting for alternative sources, yet crude oil is…
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Limited (BEPL) reported a sharp rise in profitability for the quarter ended 30th June 2026, with net profit growing 42.9% year-on-year to ₹66 crore, from ₹46 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 53.3% year-on-year to ₹472.2 crore, compared to ₹307.9 crore a year ago. EBITDA grew…
India’s digital precious metals sector has formed a self-regulatory body aimed at standardising practices and strengthening consumer protection across platforms offering digital gold and silver. The industry-led initiative has been launched as the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created to establish governance norms, improve transparency and introduce common…
In the previous trading session, Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd surged to a closing price of 281.95, marking a strong gain of 4.35%. Wipro Ltd advanced 1.35% to close at 191.6, while Tata Consultancy Services Ltd slipped slightly by 0.52% to 2389.8. Bharti Airtel Ltd and Coal India Ltd also saw minor gains, closing…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made headlines time and again – and for good reason. With his swashbuckling batting style, brute power, effortless six-hitting, and ability to dismantle bowling attacks, he has become a fan favourite in no time.The past year, in particular, has been remarkable for…
The Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City on Monday became the centerstage of the NBA’s biggest story: free agent LeBron James’ next move. But the former Los Angeles Lakers star left everyone disappointed. Free agent LeBron James, the playing for Lakers, shoots the ball against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude after surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru‘s record to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Addressing the NDA leaders’ meeting, the Prime Minister described his tenure as a “spiritual practice” that was not solitary but a “collective yagya”.Here are the top quotes from his address. You have all…
The bank retained an overweight recommendation on North Asia, favouring South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and China’s domestic A-share market, alongside technology hardware, capital goods and banks. Asian stocks still have room to run even after a blistering first-half rally, while investors should continue diversifying into commodities as geopolitical shocks reinforce long-term demand for metals and…
Beavers may weigh only around 20 kilograms, but their engineering skills can reshape entire landscapes. Using little more than their powerful teeth, branches, stones and mud, these rodents build dams that slow rivers, create wetlands and transform dry valleys into thriving ecosystems. While these structures are best known for forming ponds, scientists have discovered they…
