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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 400 points, Nifty near 25,000 amid optimism around India-US trade talks

Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 400 points, Nifty near 25,000 amid optimism around India-US trade talks

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a negative start as it opened with a loss of 23.5 points at 24,940, compared to the previous close of 24,963.50. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started Tuesday's trading session on a positive note amid strong global cues with President Trumpโ€™s initiative to improve India-US relations and PM Modiโ€™s positive response to the same. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 403.04 points to start the session at 81,504.36; the Nifty gained 122.4 points to open at 24,991. In the last trading session, the Sensex…
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1050 per cent salary hike within seconds! WTC winner’s bid shoots up dramaticallyย atย SA20ย auction

1050 per cent salary hike within seconds! WTC winner’s bid shoots up dramaticallyย atย SA20ย auction

Paarl Royals, in particular, didn't have the greatest of the auctions with several evident gaps in the squad even after the SA20 auction and one of the moments during the six-hour marathon might have played a bit of a part when they increased a winning bid of R200K to R2.3m in a matter of seconds. Johannesburg: Paarl Royals didn't have the greatest of SA20 auctions with several evident gaps still visible in their squad, especially with respect to fast bowling battery, considering thatย Ottneilย Baartman will lead the attack with the likes of Eshan Malinga, Hardus Viljoen and Delano Potgieter to…
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Akshay Kumar thanks fans on 58th birthday

Akshay Kumar thanks fans on 58th birthday

Bollywoodโ€™s โ€˜Khiladiโ€™ Akshay Kumar marked his 58th birthday on Tuesday with a heartfelt note on his social media, expressing gratitude to his fans for support over the last three decades. ย  Akshay, who has been in the industry for over 34 years and had featured in more than 150 films, shared a post on his Instagram handle, featuring him on the backdrop of the posters of his films. He wrote, "58 years in the making, 34 years in the industry, over 150 films and counting...To everyone that ever believed in me, who brought a ticket, who signed me, who produced…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: From policy to people, here’s how several nations are tackling crisis

World Suicide Prevention Day: From policy to people, here’s how several nations are tackling crisis

According to the WHO, suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide, resulting in over 700,000 deaths annually. Each loss impacts families, communities, and societies deeply, creating significant social, emotional and economic challenges. New Delhi: September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a global initiative organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a co-sponsor. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and emphasising that it is a preventable tragedy. According to the WHO, suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide, resulting in over 700,000 deaths annually. Each…
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SA20 2026: Check full squads of all six teams after mega auction

SA20 2026: Check full squads of all six teams after mega auction

SA20 2026 auction took place on September 9. Dewald Brevis turned out to be the most expensive cricketer in SA20 history, after the youngster was bought for R16.5 million in the auction. Aiden Markram earned a huge contract of R14 million from Durban Super Giants. Durban: The SA20 2026 auction took place on September 9. Several marquee cricketers went under the hammer as all teams formed a formidable side that can challenge for the title in the forthcoming season. Meanwhile, Dewald Brevis turned out to be the costliest player in SA20 history, as the youngster was sold for R16.5 million,…
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Gen Z protest: Anxious Nepali students living in India put travel plans on hold, here’s what they say

Gen Z protest: Anxious Nepali students living in India put travel plans on hold, here’s what they say

Nepal Gen Z protest: A first-year DU student said the reports of deaths and destruction had shaken him. "I never thought students would be killed for raising their voice. It feels like the country is being torn apart," he said. New Delhi: At a time when violent protests rocked their nation, the anxious Nepali students in India said they have put their travel plans on hold and call up their families repeatedly as they are fearful of their safety. The student-led "Gen Z" protests in Nepal which started against a government ban on social media expanded into a…
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Indiaโ€™s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industryโ€™s cap

Indiaโ€™s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industryโ€™s cap

Indiaโ€™s fascination for headgear does not only extend to the socio-religious ambit with taqiyah, EXPLAIN taqiyah turbans or traditional Bengali topor, but also to the politico-cultural zeitgeist. Remember the famous Gandhi topi that made a comeback with social activist Anna Hazareโ€™s 2011 hunger strike for The Lokpal Bill? The accessory came to define the sartorial choices of many freedom fighters too, take Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose, for instance. In the world of sports, also, baseball caps and cricket hats have been nothing short of a style statement. MUMBAI, 07/04/2011: Social activist Anna Hazare on the third day of…
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Mamata begins North Bengal visit to woo Rajbanshi voters

Mamata begins North Bengal visit to woo Rajbanshi voters

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeeโ€™s two-day North Bengal visit is said to be a strategic move to woo the crucial Rajbanshi vote bank ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. ย  The tour coincides with the death anniversary of Raisaheb Thakur Panchanan Barma on Tuesday, revered as the pioneer of the Rajbanshi community. Mamata paid tribute to him through a social media post before her visit, describing him as the โ€œlifeblood of the Rajbanshi communityโ€ whose ideals โ€œcontinue to inspire the nation.โ€ ย  Mamata highlighted a series of steps taken by her government to honour Panchanan Barma and uplift the Rajbanshi people.…
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Trump looks forward to speaking with ‘very good friend’ Modi, says trade talks will be finalised soon

Trump looks forward to speaking with ‘very good friend’ Modi, says trade talks will be finalised soon

Taking to social media, Trump said he was "pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations." Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he feels โ€œcertainโ€ that Washington and Delhi will come to a โ€œsuccessful conclusionโ€ in trade talks and he looks forward to speaking with his "very good friendโ€ Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks. Trump says there will be no difficulty in trade talks "I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the…
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T20 World Cup 2026 to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India, Sri Lanka: Report

T20 World Cup 2026 to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India, Sri Lanka: Report

India will enter the T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions, having won the tournament in 2024 after beating South Africa in the final. The next World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka with the likely dates out now. New Delhi: In a major development regarding the T20 World Cup 2026, the tournament is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8, ESPNCricinfo reported on Tuesday, September 9. India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the tournament, with seven venues likely to host the games, the report added. 20 teams will participate in the…
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