Sensex Plunges 876 Points, Nifty Dips 1.11% Amidst Rising Crude Oil Prices and Weak Bank Stocks

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp downturn on Monday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing significantly lower. The decline was primarily driven by a slump in private bank stocks, disappointing corporate earnings, and the continuous surge in global crude oil prices, which neared USD 109 per barrel. This confluence of factors dampened … Read more

HFCL’s Q2 Net Profit Soars Fivefold to ₹394 Crore, Revenue Up 144%

HFCL Limited, a prominent technology firm specializing in optical fiber, telecom equipment, and defense products, has announced a remarkable financial performance for the second quarter of FY27. The company’s consolidated net profit surged over fivefold to ₹394.22 crore, a significant jump from ₹71.92 crore in the same period last year. This impressive growth is attributed … Read more

Pump & dump share scam: ED raids 29 locations, freezes Rs 200 crore

The Enforcement Directorate froze Rs 200 crores in trading accounts after raiding 29 locations across Maharashtra and Gujarat. The raids were part of a probe into a ‘pump and dump’ share manipulation scam conducted under the PMLA. The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has frozen Rs 200 crores in trading accounts during searches carried … Read more

BJP slams HP’s Congress govt for unfulfilled poll promises, neglect

BJP HP President Rajiv Bindal accused the Congress govt of failing on its poll guarantees, burdening people with rising costs, and neglecting development. He asserted public resentment has grown and the BJP is preparing for upcoming elections. BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajiv Bindal on Monday accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its election … Read more

Indian Women’s League 2026-27 to kick off with eight clubs on Nov 13

The Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2026-27 season is set to start on November 13, featuring eight clubs competing across Kolkata, Jamshedpur, and Bengaluru. Defending champions East Bengal FC are back, alongside two newly promoted teams. The Indian Women’s League (IWL), India’s premier women’s club football competition, is set to commence its 2026-27 season on November … Read more

Ebola preparedness: India sends second batch of medical aid to Kenya

India handed over an 11-tonne second consignment of medical assistance to Kenya to strengthen its Ebola preparedness. The aid includes PPE kits, respirators, and other essential equipment to protect frontline healthcare workers and boost public health. Stepping up humanitarian backing for public health safety in East Africa, New Delhi on Monday handed over the second … Read more

AI eye screening, wearables: Indian innovators boost healthcare access

Young Indian innovators are using AI and smart wearables to make healthcare accessible. Bengaluru-based Remidio has an AI-powered eye scanner, while IIT Jodhpur-incubated FlexiRelief SmartCare has developed a smart glove for arthritis patients. From AI-powered eye screening to wearable devices for arthritis patients, young Indian innovators are developing technology-driven solutions to make healthcare more accessible … Read more

CWC 2027: Victoria Falls stadium nears completion for Zim vs India

The Mosi-oa-Tunya stadium in Victoria Falls is nearly finished ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. It will host Zimbabwe vs India and Super 7 games. An ICC inspection lauded the progress, highlighting the venue’s unique tourist appeal. The Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls is nearing completion ahead of the ICC … Read more