Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent lower on Thursday as elevated crude oil prices, weak global cues and continued foreign fund outflows hurt investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. During the session, it plunged as much as 1,237.5 points, or…
Harsh was the nephew (bhanja) of former MLC and BJP leader Manoj Kumar Singh. Patna: A road rage incident turned violent in Siwan district on Wednesday evening when a youth, Harsh Kumar Singh, 28, was shot dead, while his father was seriously injured. The incident took place near Laxmipur-Andar Dhala overbridge in the Town police…
Scorpions’ stingers are remarkably engineered with metals like zinc, manganese, and iron strategically placed for optimal function. Zinc at the tip aids piercing, while manganese provides structural support. This metal enrichment, an evolutionary adaptation, enhances the durability and effectiveness of their hunting weapons without unnecessary reinforcement. Nature has equipped its creatures with specialised mechanisms to…
SHIMLA: Two men were charred to death after their car plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge and caught fire on Wednesday on the Bharwain-Hoshiarpur road in Una district.A police officer said the two came from Ludhiana in Punjab and were returning after visiting the Chintpurni temple.An Aadhaar card recovered from the spot suggests one occupant was…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, aka “Bhuvi” aka “Swing King”, earned the famous title for his incredible bowling talent. The swing master carved a reputation as one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers famous for his ability to swing the ball both ways. The sportsman made his international debut in 2012 and in no time became a significant…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani with her daughter Isha Ambani Reliance Retail has acquired actor-entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s global haircare brand Anomaly, in a move that strengthens its push into the fast-growing beauty and personal care segment.The company, in a press release, said on Thursday that the deal gives it full ownership…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Travis Head heaped rich praise on opening partner Abhishek Sharma, calling him one of the best spin-hitters he has ever seen, after Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a stunning record chase against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede.The much-talked-about ‘Travishek’ duo once again lived up to its…
LUCKNOW: In an unusual incident raising concerns over noise pollution and its impact on livestock, a poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district has alleged that 140 chickens died due to high-decibel DJ music played during a wedding procession passing near his farm.The incident occurred on the night of April 25, 2026, in Dariyapur village under…
A recent video from Jharkhand’s Baidyanath Dham has triggered widespread debate among netizens. In the now-viral clip, a mother is seen casually making her child urinate from a bridge, which falls directly on the bypassers below. Many criticised the mother’s actions, and noted that urgency should never come at the cost of safety. On the…
Value 360 Communications Limited will open its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on May 4 with the public issue closing on May 6, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the company. The company plans to raise up to Rs 41.69 crore through the SME issue, which will be listed on NSE Emerge.The…