Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex ends 70 points higher, Nifty nears 24,800

Sensex closed at 80,787.30, up 76.54 points or 0.09 per cent. The 30-share index opened the session with a decent gap-up at 80,904.40 against the last session's closing of 80,710.76, buoyed by GST rationalisation and bullish momentum in auto and metal stocks. The index jumped around 400 points to hit an intraday high at 81,171.38. Sep 8, 2025
Social media users fact-check Peter Navarro's 'India's Russian oil trade' comment on X

People decide the narrative on X: Musk responds to Peter Navarro

Navarro had posted on X that "India buys Russian oil purely to profit. It didn't buy any before Russia invaded Ukraine. Indian govt spin machine moving high tilt. Stop killing Ukranians. Stop taking American jobs," while criticising the Washington Post's coverage of India-US relations. Sep 8, 2025
Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

Stock market opens higher, auto stocks lead rally over GST booster

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty Auto was the top gainer, rising 1.52 per cent, followed by Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty. In the Nifty pack, Tata Steel (up 2.57 per cent), Tata Steel, Tata Motors NTPC, Hindalco and SBI were the major gainers, while losers included SBI Life Insurance, Asian Paints, Dr Reddys Labs, Titan Company and Trent. Sep 8, 2025
Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against us: Trump to Xi

Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia

The terse reply gave no inkling of what – or who -- he had in mind, but when a reporter asked him in mid-August about China, which had been spared punitive tariffs for buying Russian oil, he said, "I may have to think about it in two weeks or three weeks or something might have to "in two or three weeks." Sep 8, 2025
National Emblem

Vandalism at Hazratbal Shrine ignites furore; 30 held as controversy deepens

Nearly 30 individuals were detained by Jammu and Kashmir Police following the vandalism of the national emblem at Kashmir's revered Hazratbal Dargah. The incident, linked to opposition from religious groups over the emblem's placement, sparked widespread debate and condemnation from political leaders. Sep 7, 2025
Gold, silver prices hit record high amid global uncertainties

Gold jumps by Rs 4,000 this week, silver crosses Rs 1.23 lakh per kg

The price of 22-carat gold has risen to Rs 97,406 from Rs 93,787, while 18-carat gold has climbed from Rs 76,791 to Rs 79,754 per 10 grams. Silver too witnessed a strong rally. During the review period, its price rose by Rs 5,598 to Rs 1,23,170 per kilogramme, up from Rs 1,17,572 earlier. Sep 7, 2025
Himachal High Court sets up fund to help those 'struggling to rebuild lives'

Himachal High Court sets up fund to help those 'struggling to rebuild lives'

Observing the state "is passing through an extraordinary tragedy with relentless rains, cloudburst, and landslides that have brought untold devastation, leaving behind a trail of loss, despair, and destruction", Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, the brain behind the initiative to establish dedicated "Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025", in a circular observed that in some districts, a few families have been displaced, homes have vanished, and livelihoods have been shattered. Sep 7, 2025