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This IT stock trades in green even as benchmark indices fall over 1.50% amid fresh US-Iran tensions | Markets

This IT stock trades in green even as benchmark indices fall over 1.50% amid fresh US-Iran tensions | Markets

Mumbai: Despite benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declining significantly on Wednesday amid renewed US-Iran tensions and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, shares of BSE-listed Blue Cloud Softech Solutions traded in the green. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,222.65 points, or 1.56 per cent, to 76,958.07, the 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 380.30 points, or 1.56 per cent, to 24,018.40. Amid this,ย the stock opened in the green at Rs 21.70, up from the previous close of Rs 21.55, on the BSE. It later touched the intraday high of Rs 22.09, representing a gain of 2.50 per cent. Last seen,…
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Pratika Rawal ruled out of India’s historic Test against England at Lord’s, BCCI names replacement | Cricket

Pratika Rawal ruled out of India’s historic Test against England at Lord’s, BCCI names replacement | Cricket

New Delhi: India blow for the Indian women's team, opening batter Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the upcoming one-off Test against England women at the iconic Lord's, which will mark the first-ever women's Test at the Home of Cricket. Rawal was in line to add to her maiden Test cap, which she achieved during a Test against Australia earlier in March at the WACA. However, a recent setback rules her out of the Lord's Test, with Priya Punia named her replacement for the one-off match that will be played from July 10 to 13, coach Amol Muzumdar revealed…
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Trudeau’s anti-India narrative exposed? Canadian police says no evidence linking Indian govt in Nijjar killing | World

Trudeau’s anti-India narrative exposed? Canadian police says no evidence linking Indian govt in Nijjar killing | World

Ottawa (Canada): Nearly three years after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged a possible link between Indian government agents and the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said its investigation found no evidence that Indian officials were involved or charged in the case. The clarification came as US authorities unsealed an indictment accusing jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close associate Goldy Brar of orchestrating Nijjar's murder in 2023. The indictment does not allege any involvement by the Indian government. What Canadian police said During a joint US-Canada media briefing, the…
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SIP vs Lump Sum: What works better in today’s volatile markets? Experts explain | Personal-finance

SIP vs Lump Sum: What works better in today’s volatile markets? Experts explain | Personal-finance

New Delhi: Investing in stock markets can be challenging for new investors, especially when the markets are highly volatile. In such circumstances, investors can find it difficult to choose the right investment option within mutual funds, with SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum investments being the primary options. Both of these investment methods are in vogue, implying that while investing via SIP works better for some investors, others prefer lump sum investments. According to experts, the SIP versus lump sum debate has no universal answer, and the right choice depends heavily on the investment's market path, not just the…
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For first time in their history! India register massive unwanted record with third T20I loss to England | Cricket

For first time in their history! India register massive unwanted record with third T20I loss to England | Cricket

New Delhi: India have hit a record low in their new T20 cycle as the two-time reigning champions suffered another loss on their UK tour. The Men in Blue were shot down for just 76 in the third T20I against England during their 202-run chase at Trent Bridge. The visitors suffered a huge 125-run defeat and fell 2-0 behind the Three Lions in the five-match series. This compounded Indiaโ€™s troubles in the UK as they have now gone winless for five straight matches for the first ever time. The young batting unit's struggles against top-tier fast bowling raise fresh questions…
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This cable stock hits fresh 52-week high even as stock markets crash on renewed US-Iran tensions: Details | Markets

This cable stock hits fresh 52-week high even as stock markets crash on renewed US-Iran tensions: Details | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DPIL), which is into manufacturing of cables and conductors, hit fresh 52-week high on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, even as benchmark indices fell sharply by over 2 per cent during the fag-end of the trade amid reports that the US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is over, leading to a sharp rally in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,722.99 points, or 2.20 per cent, to 76,457.73 in intraday trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 530.05 points, or 2.17 per cent, to 23,868.65. Despite this, the stock…
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New Zealand announce casual contracts for 2026-27 as India tour-bound players added to list | Cricket

New Zealand announce casual contracts for 2026-27 as India tour-bound players added to list | Cricket

New Delhi: Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has announced the casual contracts for 2026-27, as Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert have all agreed to join the list. The quartet is set to be available for the home white-ball series against India in October and November and have a chance to push their cases for the 50-over World Cup the next year. The NZC had already announced the central contracts for the upcoming period (August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027) but deferred the casual deals for a few weeks. The list does not feature the now-retired Kane…
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Investors lose Rs 8.05 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,677 points, Nifty falls over 2% | Markets

Investors lose Rs 8.05 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,677 points, Nifty falls over 2% | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty crashed on July 8, 2026, after following US President Donald Trump's remarks that the interim agreement with Iran was "over". The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,677.12 points, or 2.15 per cent, to settle at 76,503.60. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,851.18 and a low of 76,259.03, gyrating 1,592.15 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 516.65 points, or 2.12 per cent, and ended the session at 23,882.05. Similarly, the broader market ended in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index shed 389.93 points, or 2.14 per cent, the BSE…
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Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara | World

Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara | World

Ankara (Turkey): President Donald Trump said Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," as he once again raised the issue with Denmark on Tuesday (local time). The statement comes as NATO leaders meet in Ankara for a summit, stirring tensions. Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first term in 2019 and has been a central point of his policy towards NATO in his current term. The US President cites national security as a threat, arguing against Denmark's readiness to protect the island from Russian and Chinese interests. However, Denmark and Greenland have…
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Sensex tumbles 1,700 points, Nifty below 23,900, India VIX above 28, here’s why markets crashing today | Markets

Sensex tumbles 1,700 points, Nifty below 23,900, India VIX above 28, here’s why markets crashing today | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as investors turned cautious amid renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran. However, the benchmark indices extended losses and plunged over 2 per cent after US President Donald Trump said an interim agreement with Iran to end the war was โ€œoverโ€, reigniting fears of a fresh escalation in the Middle East.ย The BSE Sensex fell 1,707.94 points to trade at 76,,472.78 and the Nifty 50 slumped 521.2 points to 23,877.50.ย  All the 30-Sensex firms were trading in the red. InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were…
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