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Despite facing one of the most challenging external environments in recent years, India’s equity markets demonstrated remarkable resilience during May 2026, supported by strong domestic investor participation, broad-based earnings growth and robust macroeconomic fundamentals, a report said on Wednesday. The data compiled by PL Asset Management noted that May was characterised by two sharply contrasting … Read more

Veteran Gujarati actor Arvind Vekaria, father of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ star Tanmay Vekaria, has passed away at 77. The Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) confirmed the news, mourning the loss of the respected theatre artist. Veteran Gujarati actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, the father of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ actor … Read more

Bengaluru Blasters beat Coastal Kings by 20 runs in the Maharaja Trophy T20. Despite Suraj Ahuja’s explosive 96* off 38 balls for the Kings, the Blasters’ total of 226/6, powered by KL Shrijith’s 59, proved too much to chase in a thriller. Bengaluru Blasters defeated Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 20 runs in the first match … Read more

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session, propelled by softening crude oil prices and hectic buying in bank, financial and IT shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 790.54 points, or 1.04 per cent, to settle at 76,991.22. During the day, it surged … Read more

Gold and silver are going to close the June quarter with a decline, due to which the trend of growth that has been going on for five consecutive quarters has been broken. Gold is heading for its biggest quarterly decline in the last decade, while silver is on track for its worst performance in the … Read more

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini slammed Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over an alleged fabricated forensic report in a viral video case. Gurugram Police arrested two accused who allegedly received Rs 10 lakh to create the fraudulent report. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday took a dig at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over … Read more

At the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting in Bengaluru, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated India’s growing space ecosystem is driving global collaboration, with discussions focusing on the BRICS satellite constellation and sustainable space operations. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said India’s growing space ecosystem is helping drive global collaboration in space technology and … Read more

India’s primary market is going to be vibrant again from the month of July. After the sluggishness of the last few months, now more than a dozen companies are preparing to launch their IPO. According to investment bankers, these companies together can enter the market with the target of raising around Rs 45,000 crore. Due … Read more

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to strictly apply the anti-defection law. They submitted a representation to prevent any unauthorised recognition of factions after six of their MPs joined the Eknath Shinde camp. In a move to protect the structural integrity of their legislative party, a delegation of Shiv … Read more

A 17-year-old girl’s alleged suicide in Dakshina Kannada has led to a police case. A man has been booked under the POCSO Act, rape, and abetment to suicide based on a complaint by the girl’s parents, who claimed she was pregnant. A 17-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide in Surathkal in Dakshina Kannada district, following … Read more