Benchmark indices dive over 2% amid geopolitical uncertainties, rising crude prices
After two days of strong gains, the stock market saw a steady, broad-based decline throughout the session on Friday. The market opened in red and selling pressure increased gradually, ultimately closing with significant losses. The Sensex fell nearly 1,690.23 points or 2.25 per cent to close at 73,583.22, while the Nifty dropped 486.85 points to 22,819.60. Nearly all sectors closed in the red on Friday. PSU banks and realty, in particular, saw declines of more than 3 per cent. Auto, private banks, capital goods, and consumer durables also fell by around 2 per cent. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also showed weakness, with the mid-cap index falling 2.2 per cent and the small-cap index falling 1.7 per cent.
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Mumbai surgeon says dishwash liquid may be the ‘most toxic’ kitchen item: Residue may not wash off fully
Dishwashing liquid is one of those things you don’t really question. It sits by the sink, gets used every day, does its job. Clean plates, clean hands, done. But it’s also something that comes in direct contact with the things you eat from. And that part often gets ignored.
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Married man in a consensual live-In relationship not a crime, morality can’t dictate law: Allahabad High Court
A married man staying with another adult in a consensual live-in relationship cannot be treated as a criminal offence, the Allahabad High Court has observed, adding that morality and law must remain separated. A bench of Justices JJ Munit and Tarun Saxena said that when it comes to protecting a citizen’s rights, the law will not be dictated by social opinions and moral values.
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Badshah says ‘past few weeks tested him’ amid Tateeree song controversy: ‘Been sitting…’
A lot has changed in Badshah’s life in the past couple of weeks. Firstly, the actor was discussed widely for the lyrics and video of his song, Tateeree, which created a furore on the internet. After he apologised on Instagram, the rapper-singer went silent on the matter on social media. Earlier this week, his wedding photos with Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi emerged online, marking new and happy beginnings. On Friday, Badshah posted a long note on Instagram after a concert in London and wrote about the challenging past few weeks in his life. He also thanked his fans for showing up at his concert and making it a grand success.
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DAC clears Rs 2.38 lakh crore defence deals including S-400 and Su-30 engines in major push
DAC clears Rs 2.38 lakh crore proposals for S-400, Su-30 aero engine and more defence equipment
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PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in France from June 15–17 amid escalating Middle East conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit to be hosted by France from June 15 to 17, the Embassy of France in India announced. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay.
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Madhya Pradesh: At least 10 killed as bus collides with pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara
Madhya Pradesh: At least 10 killed as bus collides with pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara
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Trump claims Iran sent 10 boats of oil to US through Hormuz to advance talks after Tehran rejects truce plan
Donald Trump on Thursday said that Iran is allowing “ten boats of oil” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture in ongoing backchannel talks, adding that the vessels appear to be operating under Pakistan flags. The revelation from the US president comes just after Tehran, through multiple sources, rejected the US proposal on reaching ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling it “one-sided” and protecting Israeli interestes and presenting its won demands.
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UP: Dozens hospitalised after eating momos from eatery in Greater Noida’s Dadri
Around a dozen people fell ill after eating momos, experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, headache, and fever in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida. All affected individuals were admitted to the hospital in Dadri.
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Why are CSK facing RCB only once in IPL 2026 despite being in same group?
The IPL 2026 league stage schedule is completely out as the BCCI made the announcement on Thursday, March 26. Earlier, the schedule for 20 matches was announced. However, now full league stage fixtures are out, with the playoffs schedule to be announced later.
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