Equity benchmarks ended slightly higher on Wednesday after four straight sessions of losses, with buying in metal, energy and FMCG counters helping markets recover from sharp intra-day swings.The BSE Sensex settled 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 33.05 points, or 0.14 per cent, to close at 23,412.60.Markets…
CBSE Class 12 result 2026 declared; experts cite OSM and tougher papers for drop NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class XII board examination results on May 13, 2026, with the overall pass percentage falling to 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. While more than 15 lakh students cleared the…
US wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in April, with producer prices recording their biggest annual increase since December 2022 as the 10-week Iran war pushed up energy costs and added pressure on companies to raise prices for consumers, AP reported.The US Labor Department said on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation before…
NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested five accused persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country in connection with alleged irregularities and a paper leak linked to the NEET UG-2026 examination.The case was registered on Tuesday following a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education under the Union…
Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar sparked rumours of divorce after eagle eyed fans spotted that they have unfollowed each other on Instagram. After these speculations began, Mouni also removed pictures with him from social media and Suraj deleted his Instagram account. While reports suggested that the couple is already divorced and also alleged that Suraj…
Philippine troopers exchange fire along a hallway at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Wednesday May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Multiple gunshots were heard inside the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, where senator Ronald Dela Rosa, an aide of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had sought refuge amid efforts to arrest him over an International…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Wednesday won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly and followed it up with a combative open letter to the people, accusing the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of trying to undermine his government despite its floor-test victory.Moving the confidence motion for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam…
England fielder Zak Crawley takes the catch to dismiss Washington Sundar despite the attentions of Ollie Pope during day three of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 02, 2025 in London, England. (Getty Images) England have dropped opening batter Zak Crawley from their squad for the first…
NEW DELHI: Indian hockey icon PR Sreejesh has publicly questioned Hockey India over its continued preference for foreign coaches after revealing that his stint as coach of the junior men’s side has come to an abrupt end.In a strongly-worded social media post, Sreejesh claimed he was removed despite guiding the team to success in every…
Image Credit: Facebook/ Mekhala Munshi Clive House, also known as Burra Kothi, located in Dum Dum on Kolkata’s northern fringe, serves as a testament to the rich history that has unfolded within its premises over hundreds of years. Clive House has often been described as one of the oldest structures found in Kolkata, and yet…