Markets Slip as FII Selling, Weak Rupee Drag Sensex and Nifty Lower
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as profit booking and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling weighed on market sentiment during a holiday-shortened trading week. At around midday, the Sensex was down over 360 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 26,050 mark. Broader market breadth remained weak, with declining stocks outnumbering advances. Despite […]
Nitrogen Gas Explosion Near Mysuru Palace Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
At least one person was killed and several others sustained serious injuries after a nitrogen gas-related explosion near Amba Vilas Palace in Mysuru on Thursday. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred close to the Jaya Marthanda Gate of the historic palace complex when a nitrogen gas-filled balloon exploded while it was being inflated. The […]
Christmas Eve Clash Between Carol Groups Leaves Several Injured in Kerala’s Alappuzha
A late-night clash between two Christmas carol-singing groups disrupted festive celebrations in Alappuzha, Kerala, leaving several people injured, police officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Christmas Eve in the Nooranad area, when two separate carol groups arrived at the same locality during their rounds. What reportedly began as a minor […]
Rajnath Singh Says India’s Global Standing Has Risen Under Modi at Prerna Sthal Inauguration
Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s global influence has significantly strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the country’s voice now carries greater weight on international platforms. Speaking at the inauguration of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Singh said the Prime Minister’s leadership over the past 11 years […]
Shashi Tharoor Condemns Lynching in Bangladesh, Says Yunus Govt Must Act Beyond Expressions of Regret
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling the incident “outrageous” and urging the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to take firm action to curb street violence. Referring to the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, allegedly over blasphemy accusations, Tharoor said such violence […]
8th Pay Commission Explained: Who Will Get the Hike and When Revised Salaries Are Likely to Be Paid
The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission has ended months of speculation for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners, but key questions around eligibility, pay hikes, and timelines remain unanswered. The Union government has formally constituted the commission and approved its Terms of Reference, tasking it with reviewing pay, allowances, and pensions of […]
Immigration Lawyer Warns H-1B Workers Abroad to Return to US Amid Visa Appointment Delays
H-1B visa holders travelling outside the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their ability to return, as visa appointment delays and policy changes disrupt immigration processes at US embassies and consulates worldwide. Business immigration lawyer Tahmina Watson, founder of Watson Immigration Law, has cautioned non-immigrant workers to return to the US immediately if they […]
Dermatologist Advocates Minimalist Skincare, Says Consistency Matters More Than Product Count
Amid the surge of skincare trends and frequent product launches, dermatologists are urging consumers to simplify their routines and focus on essentials rather than excess. According to Dr Sweety Darall Tomar, a minimalist skincare routine—when followed consistently—can deliver healthier and more sustainable results. Dr Tomar, founder of Skinisma Aesthetics, said the foundation of effective skincare […]
Kerala Cabinet Clears Proposal for Permanent Nativity Card, BJP Slams Move as Divisive
The Kerala Cabinet has given in-principle approval to introduce a permanent Nativity Card with photo identification, a move the state government says will simplify identity verification for residents but which has triggered strong political opposition from the BJP. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the proposed Nativity Card would replace the […]
Vaishnaw Credits ‘Make in India’ After Rahul Gandhi Praises Foxconn’s Rapid iPhone Factory Expansion
A political exchange unfolded on social media this week after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi praised the Karnataka government for enabling rapid job creation at iPhone manufacturer Foxconn’s facility near Bengaluru, prompting Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to credit the Centre’s Make in India programme. Rahul Gandhi highlighted what he described as the “fastest […]