Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday (October 16, 2025). File photo for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday (October 16, 2025), tracking a rally in global markets amid U.S. Fed rate cut hopes. Fresh foreign fund inflows also…
China’s President Xi Jinping has launched yet another sweeping purge of the military, expelling nine top generals including the country’s second-highest-ranking officer in what can be called as one of the largest public crackdowns on the armed forces in decades.The nine senior officials were accused of “seriously violating party discipline” and showing a “total collapse…
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in Pakistan’s recent airstrikes, calling for peace and unity amid the tragedy that has shaken the cricketing fraternity.“Heartfelt condolences to the families of the young #Afghanistan cricketers who lost their lives in the recent attack. Our thoughts are with them…
Investors who bet on gold and silver last Dhanteras and Diwali have seen bonanza returns. (AI image) Dhanteras 2025: Buying gold and silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras. The precious metals have been hitting new record highs – with gold rally backed by global uncertainty and diversification away from dollar and the silver bull…
Diwali 2025 falls on Monday, October 20th, marking a week of celebrations for the Indian diaspora in the US. The festival, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, includes the auspicious Lakshmi puja after sunset. Festivities begin with Dhanteras on October 18th and conclude with Bhai Dooj on October 22nd. Diwali, also known as Deepavali,…
This week for Aries unfolds as a vibrant tapestry of highs and lows. The early part of the week places you on alert: there’s a subtle sense of tension in the air, with caution advised around hidden enemies and people who might not have your best interests at heart. Keep your plans close to your…
Indian companies are exploring potential partnerships with Russian firms to secure better supplies of rare earth magnets and critical minerals, as China continues to tighten its grip on global rare earth exports. Beijing’s increased rare earth export restrictions have continued to hit industries worldwide and in India, as it controls nearly 90% of rare earth…
Ran out of gifting ideas for that travel enthusiast in your life this Diwali? FASTag’s annual pass might help!The FASTag annual pass, launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), offers smooth travel on national highways and expressways across the country.The pass can be gifted easily through the Rajmargyatra app. By selecting the ‘Add…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after starting the trade on a weak note on Friday (October 17, 2025), helped by foreign fund inflows and hopes of U.S. Fed rate cuts. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 261.58 points to 83,206.08 in early…
Pakistan on Saturday announced that senior officials will travel to Qatar for talks with Afghanistan, just hours after launching deadly airstrikes inside Afghanistan that killed at least 10 people, including three cricketers, and broke a two-day ceasefire along the tense border.Pakistan’s state television said defence minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief general Asim Malik were…
