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Share Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed today for Krishna Janmashtami 2026? Check details
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Share Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed today for Krishna Janmashtami 2026? Check details

The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated every year on Ashtami Tithi, i.e., the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. It is believed that Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, incarnated on this day. Therefore, Janmashtami is being celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026, this year. On this day, people worship Lord Krishna according to prescribed rituals and extend greetings to their loved ones. Despite this, the stock markets are open for usual trading today. This is because Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is not included in the BSE and NSE stock market holiday…
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Gold continues to fall on MCX, silver down by Rs 1,900 per kg | Check city-wise rates
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Gold continues to fall on MCX, silver down by Rs 1,900 per kg | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures continued to fall on Friday, September 04, 2026, amid selling pressure as COMEX Gold traded on a weak note, pulling back after a sharp two-session high. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,300 or 0.83 per cent at Rs 1,57,075 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,55,775. However, it witnessed profit booking and fell to touch the intraday low of Rs 1,54,750, dropping Rs 1,025 or 0.65 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,54,999 with a drop…
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4 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex surges 504 points, Nifty above 23,900, Bajaj Finserv top gainer
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

4 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex surges 504 points, Nifty above 23,900, Bajaj Finserv top gainer

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, posted a strong recovery from the previous session's weakness and opened in the green on Friday amid strong global cues and firm buying in IT stocks. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 504.16 points or 0.66 per cent to start the session at 76,657.02, the Nifty opened with a jump of 37.45 points to 23,910.90. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,152.86 and the Nifty 50 at 23,873.45. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up…
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Two trapped workers rescued from Nepal tunnel 9 days after flash floods, more breakthroughs expected
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Two trapped workers rescued from Nepal tunnel 9 days after flash floods, more breakthroughs expected

Two hydropower workers in Nepal were rescued on Friday after being trapped inside tunnels buried under debris during catastrophic floods more than a week ago, government ministers said. Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha confirmed that one worker was safely rescued from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project. A second worker was rescued shortly afterwards. "We have just received news that another person...has also been rescued," Home Minister Sudan Gurung said in a statement. The rescued workers have been identified as Kabir Maharjan, 45, and Sanjay Sah, 30. According to the Public Relations Directorate of the Nepal Army, Maharjan…
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ESDS Software Solution IPO listing: Stock makes stellar debut, list at premium of 76% on NSE
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

ESDS Software Solution IPO listing: Stock makes stellar debut, list at premium of 76% on NSE

Shares of ESDS Software Solution, an AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data centre infrastructure and software solutions provider, made a stellar debut on the bourses and listed at a premium of over 76 per cent today. The stock listed at Rs 757 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of 76.46 per cent to the issue price of Rs 429. On the BSE, the stock began trading at Rs 746.30, up 73.96 per cent. Priority Jewels also made a positive debut, listing at a 15 per cent premium. The stock began trading at Rs 230 on the NSE, a 15…
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Estonia defence minister resigns over botched Rs 700 crore deal with Indian-owned firm; all about the case
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Estonia defence minister resigns over botched Rs 700 crore deal with Indian-owned firm; all about the case

Estoniaโ€™s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after a โ‚ฌ70 million (over Rs 768.50 crore) ammunition procurement deal intended to support Ukraine became embroiled in a scandal involving an Indian-owned company with no previous record of selling artillery shells. Pevkur, who had served as Estoniaโ€™s defence minister since 2022, announced his resignation on Wednesday, saying he was taking political responsibility for the controversial procurement deal following a series of critical findings by Estoniaโ€™s National Audit Office. "Estonian security is not a one-man project. It is our joint responsibility. That is why I must take political responsibility for the entire defence…
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Bank Holiday today for Krishna Janmashtami: Banks to remain closed in these cities, check full list
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Bank Holiday today for Krishna Janmashtami: Banks to remain closed in these cities, check full list

Bank branches in many states will remain closed on Friday, September 4, 2026, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. However, this is not a gazetted holiday, and therefore banks will remain open in several states. According to the RBI holiday list, bank holidays are determined by festivals in different states and cities. So, if you plan to visit a bank branch to deposit cash, clear a check, or do any banking work, be sure to check the bank holiday list. Here are the details about states where banks will remain closed today.ย ย  Bank Holiday for Krishna Janmashtami Bank branches will remain closed…
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Tom Holland shares future plans of โ€˜Spider-Manโ€™ after his exit
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Tom Holland shares future plans of โ€˜Spider-Manโ€™ after his exit

Hollywood star Tom Holland has revealed that Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures already have a long-term plan for the future of Spider-Man, including how the iconic superhero will eventually be passed on to another actor. ย  Holland, who will reprise the role in the upcoming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', said discussions about his eventual departure from the character began after the release of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in 2021. ย  Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Holland said, "There's a whole plan that we have been working on for, I would say, since we finished Spider-Man: No Way Home.…
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Economic, military and covert measures: JD Vance on tools in Trump’s ‘toolkit’ to deal with Iran
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Economic, military and covert measures: JD Vance on tools in Trump’s ‘toolkit’ to deal with Iran

Washington: Amid reports that the United States (US) is mulling declaring Iran war over, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (local time) that President Donald Trump and his advisors have a variety of options available to deal with Tehran. However, the 42-year-old Republican leader did not elaborate about the options, pointing out that it would limit the Trump administration's ability to make decisions. Vance made remarks while speaking at a press conference in Washington. Although Vance said the options include economic, military, diplomatic and covert measures. Accusing Iran of acting like 'terrorists' and targeting merchant vessels transiting through the…
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Julia Roberts became fascinated with Hinduism after seeing a photograph of an Indian saint: “I was so drawn to the picture…” |
03
Sep
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Julia Roberts became fascinated with Hinduism after seeing a photograph of an Indian saint: “I was so drawn to the picture…” |

Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love (2010). Hollywood actor Julia Roberts' interest in Hinduism began with something she did not expect. It was a photograph she had seen. While promoting her film Eat Pray Love in 2010, Julia spoke about her connection with India and Hinduism during an interview with journalist George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America. The actor said her interest in the religion had started after she came across a photograph of Indian spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba.Stephanopoulos began by asking Roberts about India and noted that she was now practising Hinduism. Roberts responded, "Well, I…
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