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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 430 points, Nifty below 23,500 amid fresh escalation fears in Middle East
18
May
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Business

Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 430 points, Nifty below 23,500 amid fresh escalation fears in Middle East

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the new trading week on Monday, May 18, 2026, on a bearish note amid weak cues from broader Asian markets and rising geopolitical uncertainty after fresh escalation fears emerged in the Middle East. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 430.02 points or 0.57 per cent to start the session at 74,807.97, the Nifty fell 161.3 points to open at 23,482.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,237.99 and the Nifty 50 at 23,643.50. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the…
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VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala Chief Minister
18
May
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Politics

VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala Chief Minister

Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan, who led the Congress-led UDF back to power in Kerala after a decade by decimating the Left front, took oath as Kerala Chief Minister on Monday. His 20 Cabinet members, including Ramesha Chennithala who was in the CM race earlier, were also sworn in at a grand function here with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. Alliance parties, including the UDF's second largest constituent IUML, have also been accommodated in the ministry. ย  Satheesan took the oath in the name of God, and amidst loud cheers from the hundreds of supporters who had…
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Massive lifeline for CSK after PBKS, RR lose on action-packed Sunday in IPL 2026
18
May
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Sports

Massive lifeline for CSK after PBKS, RR lose on action-packed Sunday in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have been handed a massive lifeline as two of the most-wanted results have gone their way in the fight for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs. On an action-packed Sunday on May 18, Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the playoffs with their 23-run win over Punjab Kings. Things turned more encouraging when the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals by five wickets later in the day. These two results left the IPL 2026 playoffs race wide open for multiple candidates. After 62 games in the season, only one has officially…
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Gold drops by Rs 1,000 on MCX, silver down 1.6% as crude oil prices rise | Check city-wise rates
18
May
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Business

Gold drops by Rs 1,000 on MCX, silver down 1.6% as crude oil prices rise | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures fell further on Monday, May 18, 2026, as rising geopolitical tensions kept crude oil prices higher, which have continued to weigh on inflation expectations and overall market sentiment. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 471 or 0.29 per cent at Rs 1,58,076 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,58,547. It continued the downward trend to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,57,547, a drop of Rs 1,000 or 0.63 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,58,681…
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Injury concern for Ravindra Jadeja? RR coach reveals exact reason why all-rounder missed DC vs RR IPL clash
18
May
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Sports

Injury concern for Ravindra Jadeja? RR coach reveals exact reason why all-rounder missed DC vs RR IPL clash

New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the Rajasthan Royals' line-up for their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals raised a few eyebrows. Returning from his own hamstring injury, RR captain Riyan Parag revealed at the toss that the veteran Indian all-rounder missed out due to 'workload management'. However, RR batting coach Vikram Rathour has revealed the exact reason on Jadeja's absence for the Delhi clash. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rathour revealed that Jadeja was rested as he had a 'niggle in his knee', something which Parag did not mention at the toss after RR were asked…
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Vodafone Idea Share Price: Vi gains after weak start as company posts profit of Rs 51,970 crore in Q4
18
May
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Business

Vodafone Idea Share Price: Vi gains after weak start as company posts profit of Rs 51,970 crore in Q4

Mumbai: Shares of beleaguered telecom operator Vodafone Idea gained after a weak start on Monday as the Sensex tanked 833.20 points to 74,404.79 in early trade, and the Nifty fell 234 points to 23,401.70. The stock opened in red at Rs 12.81, down from the previous close of Rs 12.96 on the BSE. It fell further to touch the low of Rs 12.47, representing a fall of Rs 0.49 or 3.7 per cent from the last closing price. However, the stock gained momentum and touched the intraday high of Rs 13.04. The counter remained volatile despite the company posting a…
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Jannik Sinner completes Career Golden Masters, breaks Novak Djokovic’s record after Italian Open win
18
May
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Jannik Sinner completes Career Golden Masters, breaks Novak Djokovic’s record after Italian Open win

New Delhi: Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud in the Italian Open final to complete his Career Golden Masters and etch his name into the history books. Sinner has now added the only missing ATP Masters 1000 title to his cabinet with his strong 6-4, 6-4 win over Ruud at the Centre Court.ย  Sinner became the first Italian to win the Rome title since Adriano Panatta won it in 1976. He has become just the second player to complete a Career Golden Masters after Novak Djokovic had achieved the feat in 2018. Sinner broke Djokovic's record for being the youngest to…
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IPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: What teams need to reach knockouts after DC beat RR?
18
May
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IPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: What teams need to reach knockouts after DC beat RR?

New Delhi: The race to the playoffs for the Indian Premier League 2026 is heating up now, as seven teams are fighting for the remaining three spots in the knockouts, with the points table still wide open for anyone to cruise through. Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals after hunting down 194 in the final over of their clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday.ย  The win kept DC's playoff hopes alive and dented RR's chances of qualification, bringing them into a precarious position where others can sneak past them. Till now, only RCB have officially qualified for the…
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Dividend stocks this week: From ITC Hotels to Power Grid, these shares to trade ex-date, check amount
18
May
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Business

Dividend stocks this week: From ITC Hotels to Power Grid, these shares to trade ex-date, check amount

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices are likely to start the trading session on a cautious to bearish note amid weak global cues due to rising geopolitical uncertainty, which has kept sentiment under pressure. As volatility remains elevated, there is an opportunity for investors to earn fixed income from their share market investments, as several stocks are set to trade ex-date for dividends, stock splits, and share buybacks. However, investors must keep in mind that they must hold these shares on or before the ex-date in order to be eligible for the corporate actions. Here, we are going to tell you about…
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