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Market Opening Bell: Sensex jumps 583 points, Nifty above 23,000 amid positive global cues

Market Opening Bell: Sensex jumps 583 points, Nifty above 23,000 amid positive global cues

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in tandem with global markets. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 583.56 points or 0.78 per cent to start the session at 74,652.01, the Nifty gained 152 points to open at 23,064.40. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,068.45 and the Nifty 50 at 22,912.40. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index added 166.30 points, or 1.09 per cent, in the early trading session, the BSE Smallcap Select…
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Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran

Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran

New Delhi: As the US-Israel war against Iran approaches the one-month mark, efforts to initiate diplomatic negotiations have begun to move into focus. Reports indicate that Washington has conveyed a 15-point proposal to Tehran aimed at bringing the conflict in West Asia to an end. The document is believed to have been routed through Pakistan, even as both the US and Iran continue to project differing stances on peace efforts. A separate American report claimed that Iranian representatives may prefer to hold talks with US Vice President JD Vance, rather than engage with special envoy Steve Witkoff or presidential adviser…
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Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships to pass through Strait Of Hormuz: ‘Prior coordination with officials needed’

Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships to pass through Strait Of Hormuz: ‘Prior coordination with officials needed’

Tehran: In a significant development amid escalating war in West Asia, the Iranian mission in New York on Wednesday said that they will allow the passage of what it called "non-hostile vessels" through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission announced in a post on X, "Non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other States, may--provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression against Iran and fully comply with the declared safety and security regulations--benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the competent Iranian authorities." ย Prior coordination with Iranian officials must:…
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5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got married

5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got married

Bhagyashree was a star with her debut film 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. But her real heart was with her childhood sweetheart, Himalaya. When her family opposed the match, she didn't wait for a sequelโ€”she eloped. She famously chose to step back from the spotlight to focus on her family right when she was the most "bankable" star in India. Itโ€™s a poignant example of someone who valued the person over the persona.These stories remind us that while weddings are for the public, marriage is for the two people in it.
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BJP offering money to TMC BLAs: Banerjee

BJP offering money to TMC BLAs: Banerjee

All India General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday made serious allegations against the BJP, claiming that its leaders are attempting to influence the partyโ€™s booth-level agents ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. ย  Addressing a massive rally in Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas, Banerjee alleged that BJP leaders from Delhi are contacting TMCโ€™s BLA(2)s (Booth Level Agents) and offering them money. ย  โ€œThey are calling and saying, โ€˜We will give you money; work for us.โ€™ย The matter has been brought to the notice of the concerned authorities,โ€ he said, claiming that the list of…
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Rinku Singh gets new role, appointed vice-captain of KKR ahead of IPL 2026

Rinku Singh gets new role, appointed vice-captain of KKR ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Star India batter Rinku Singh will have a new role in the Kolkata Knight Riders as he has been appointed as vice-captain of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026.ย  Rinku has been an integral part of the Knight Riders, having been associated with the franchise as he has been with the team since his debut in 2018. He has also been a crucial member of India's T20I team and was also part of the T20 World Cup 2026 winning squad. He will deputise Ajinkya Rahane at KKR. The announcement came from KKR managing director Venky…
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Are Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi married?

Are Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi married?

Amid the ongoing controversy over his Haryanvi song โ€œTateereeโ€, Badshah seems to have started a new chapter in his personal life. ย  The rapper-singer has reportedly tied the knot with Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi, about six years after his divorce from his first wife. ย  In the pictures and clips going viral on social media, Badshah can be seen dressed in an olive-green kurta, beige stole and a stunning golden turban while Isha looks resplendent in a bright red Punjabi bridal outfit. She has paired it with traditional Punjabi chooda (red and white bangles), and heavy gold jewellery, including maang…
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If MS Dhoni plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, it’s time for him to retire: Aakash Chopra

If MS Dhoni plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, it’s time for him to retire: Aakash Chopra

Mumbai: MS Dhoni is among only four players to have played the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Manish Pandey are three others who are at least five years youngster to him. Ahead of every season, there are plenty of discussions on whether it would be Dhoniโ€™s last in professional cricket, but the keeper-batter defies all the odds and turns up. He isnโ€™t shy of the leadership duties as well, having led Chennai Super Kings just last season, when Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury. Since finishing 10th last year, Chennai have…
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RCB on course to become most expensive T20 franchise, set to be sold for over Rs 16,706 crore

RCB on course to become most expensive T20 franchise, set to be sold for over Rs 16,706 crore

Bengaluru: The consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Venturesย and Blackstoneโ€™s perpetual private equity strategy stepped in to become the joint owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL. Together, they have agreed to acquire the franchise in a transaction pegged at USD 1.78 billion (approximately INR 16,706 crore). With that, RCB is set to become the most expensive T20 franchise in history.ย  Meanwhile, the deal covers both the menโ€™s and womenโ€™s teams competing in the IPL and WPL. Leadership roles within the new structure have already been outlined as Aryaman Vikram Birla is set…
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BCB’s new chief selector Bashar wants Shakib Al Hasan’s comeback for longer term

BCB’s new chief selector Bashar wants Shakib Al Hasan’s comeback for longer term

New Delhi: Newly-appointed chairman of national selectors Habibul Bashar wants a longer comeback for Shaib Al Hasan into the international fold. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday named Bashar as their new chief selector, replacing the outgoing Gazi Ashraf Hossain.ย  Bashar is not new to selection as he was in the selection panel from 2011 to 2024 when Faruque Ahmed, Akram Khan, and Minhajul Abedin were chief selectors. As he now leads the selection panel, Bashar spoke on the pressing question of Shakib Al Hasan and his future. Bashar speaks on Shakib's comeback The chief selector said that he…
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