Indian equities closed lower on Tuesday, November 18, breaking a six-session winning run as heavy selling in metal and technology counters weighed on sentiment. Both major benchmarks slipped more than 0.40%, with only a few large-cap stocks offering limited support that couldn’t offset the broader weakness. A sharp uptick in the US Dollar Index prompted…
Security forces destroyed 15 acres of poppy in Manipur.Operation dismantled infrastructure supporting poppy farming.Authorities aim to disrupt narcotics networks in Tengnoupal. Security forces carried out a major anti-narcotics operation on Monday, November 17, in the Khudei Khullen hill range under Tengnoupal Police Station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, destroying extensive illegal poppy plantations spread across nearly…
India’s prospects for joining the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index have improved following favorable feedback from large foreign portfolio investors regarding the bond market, with an official announcement anticipated by January 2026. Bloomberg Index Services is gathering investor opinions on the potential entry of India’s Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government bonds into its Global Aggregate Index,…
The Khelo India Football Tournament 2025 began with a vibrant opening ceremony at South Changoubung, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to promote grassroots sports and nurture young talent across the country. Organised by the 112 BN CRPF in collaboration with the South Changoubung Youth Club (SCYC) and supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI),…
India’s technology workforce is undergoing a significant transformation as Generative AI (Gen AI) adoption accelerates, reshaping recruitment patterns and compressing the base of traditional talent structures. EY’s AIdea Outlook 2026 report highlights a shift toward a diamond-shaped workforce, where mid-level and specialist roles expand while entry-level hiring contracts sharply. The report notes that several Indian…
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that Indian public sector oil companies have, for the first time, completed a structured year-long deal to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States in an effort to bolster the nation’s energy security. One of the biggest and fastest-growing LPG markets in the…
Manipur marked National Press Day this year with a renewed call to defend the credibility of the media amid growing concerns over misinformation, shrinking editorial independence and the fast-changing digital landscape. The state-level observance, organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), placed the theme “safeguarding press credibility” at the heart of the…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims…
Wrestling Federation of India has lifted suspensions of Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan, who were disqualified for being overweight prior to their bouts at the recent World Championships and U20 World Championships. Aman, a bronze medalist in men’s freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics, was suspended for one year for failing…
Domestic equities logged a strong week, advancing around 1.4%. The Nifty finished above 25,900, while the Sensex added over 1,100 points across five sessions. The week saw mixed corporate earnings, with some companies reporting robust profits and others disappointing. Leading brokerages such as Nomura, Nuvama, Jefferies, and Motilal Oswal released fresh recommendations, from which a…
