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Market Opening Bell: Sensex flat, Nifty above 24,400, IT stocks in action

Market Opening Bell: Sensex flat, Nifty above 24,400, IT stocks in action

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,906 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 545 were trading in the red. Seventy-five stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session flat on Monday, September 1, 2025, amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex added 19.34 points to start the session at 79,828.99; the Nifty gained 5.85 points to open at 24,432.70. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 79,809.65 and the Nifty 50 at 24,426.85. Similarly, the broader indices also traded in the green in the opening…
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Liverpool agree terms with Newcastle United over British record transfer of Alexander Isak, claims report

Liverpool agree terms with Newcastle United over British record transfer of Alexander Isak, claims report

After weeks of speculation, Liverpool FC and Newcastle United have reportedly reached an agreement for the transfer of star striker Alexander Isak for a British record fee. The forward is expected to undergo his medical for Liverpool soon. Liverpool: In the final stages of the summer transfer window, defending Premier League champions Liverpool FC have reportedly agreed terms with Newcastle United over the transfer of star striker Alexander Isak. It is worth noting that Liverpool had been after Isak for the longest time, and his inclusion would bolster the squad even further.ย  Notably, Isak has been signed for a record…
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‘Always a delight to meet President Putin’: PM Modi’s handshake, hug with Russian leader ahead of SCO Summit

‘Always a delight to meet President Putin’: PM Modi’s handshake, hug with Russian leader ahead of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and shared a warm moment on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a warm moment on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. After the meeting, PM Modi took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a photograph of the warm exchange, captioning it, โ€œAlways a delight to meet President Putin.โ€ PM Modi shares insights…
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Oval Invincibles win The Hundred 2025 following stellar victory against Trent Rockets

Oval Invincibles win The Hundred 2025 following stellar victory against Trent Rockets

The Hundred 2025 men's competition end with Oval Invincibles registering a stellar victory over Trent Rockets. The two sides faced off at the Lord's cricket ground in London, and Invincibles went on to lift the title after a brilliant performance. London: The Hundred Menโ€™s 2025 competition came to an end with Oval Invincibles registering a comfortable win against Trent Rockets. The two sides locked horns in the summit clash of the tournament at the Lordโ€™s Cricket Ground on August 31, and Oval Invincibles came out on top in the end.ย  It is worth noting that by winning the competition, Invincibles…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J-K

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J-K

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistanโ€™s Hindu Kush region. In October 2023, a powerful 6.3 magnitude quake killed thousands in the western part of the country. New Delhi: A magnitude 6.3ย earthquake struck Afghanistanโ€™s mountainous Hindu Kush region late Sunday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, occurring near the Pakistan border at a depth of 10 km, caused strong ground shaking but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The earthquake hit at 11:47 pm local time (19:17 GMT), catching many residents in their homes. The USGS pinpointed the epicentre 42 kilometres east-northeast of Jalalabad…
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Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre join cast of โ€˜Star Wars: Starfighterโ€™

Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre join cast of โ€˜Star Wars: Starfighterโ€™

The filming for the latest โ€œStar Warsโ€ movie, โ€œStar Wars: Starfighterโ€ started earlier this week in the United Kingdom, with the makers marking the occasion by revealing the full cast. ย  Actors Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Flynn Gray, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, and Daniel Ings are the latest to join the film. ย  Directed by Shawn Levy, the film already has Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth and Matt Smith on its star-studded cast. ย  โ€œI feel a profound sense of excitement and honour as we begin production on Star Wars: Starfighter,โ€ said Levy in a statement. โ€œFrom the day Kathy Kennedy…
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PM Modi in China LIVE: PM Modi to address plenary session of SCO Summit today

PM Modi in China LIVE: PM Modi to address plenary session of SCO Summit today

PM Modi in China LIVE: The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit formally kicked off in Tianjin on Sunday night with a massive banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which was attended, among others, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit today, where he will also engage in bilateral discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, taking place in Tianjin, has drawn participation from leaders of over 20 nations, underlining its expanding influence on global…
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‘Idiots donโ€™t understand idioms’, Mahua hits back at BJP

‘Idiots donโ€™t understand idioms’, Mahua hits back at BJP

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, asserting that "idiots donโ€™t understand idioms" as she defended herself against what is being called "derogatory" remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Moitra clarified that her comments were "idiomatic" and accused the police of twisting her words.An FIR was registered against Moitra at Raipur's Mana Camp police station under Sections 196 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges relate to promoting enmity between groups and making statements that are prejudicial to national integration.Moitra had allegedly said in Bengali…
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Vastrabharana 2025 in Bengaluru showcases handcrafted textiles and jewellery

Vastrabharana 2025 in Bengaluru showcases handcrafted textiles and jewellery

(L-R) Creations by Econic and a weave by Hosa Arambha, a revival project by the Yali Store in collaboration with The Registry of Sarees | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Next week, the 33rd edition of Vastrabharana โ€” the annual exhibition of handcrafted textiles and jewellery โ€” will commence in Bengaluru. Organised by The Crafts Council of Karnataka (CCK), the event will bring together weavers, designers, and artisans from across the country. This year, Vastrabharana is themed on Illusion and Fantasy, and is slated to be a tribute to the โ€˜power of imagination and storytelling in textile traditionsโ€ฆ and invites participating…
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Commercial LPG prices slashed by Rs 51.50, no change in domestic cylinder rates

Commercial LPG prices slashed by Rs 51.50, no change in domestic cylinder rates

Analysts believe the latest reduction in commercial LPG rates will offer a minor cushion to eateries, dhabas, and small-scale food operators, many of whom grapple with rising costs. Though the cut is not substantial, it is expected to marginally ease expenses. New Delhi: The oil marketing companies announced a reduction in the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders on Sunday (August 31), bringing marginal relief to hotels, restaurants, and businesses. The revised rates will be effective from Monday (September 1). Commercial LPG becomes cheaper According to the revised pricing, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG…
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