Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Indian stock market opens marginally up, Sensex above 82,000

Nifty Bank was down 26.30 points or 0.05 per cent at 55,258.45. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,686.55 after dropping 12.95 points or 0.02 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,293.15 after gaining 4.25 points or 0.02 per cent. Sep 23, 2025
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Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

The recent floods and cloudbursts in the Jammu region have left a trail of devastation, with over 4,200 houses completely destroyed and more than 8,600 partially damaged. According to official data, 150 people lost their lives, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest casualties. Sep 23, 2025
GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

He gave several examples of lower tax rates, including the following: cement, which previously had a 30 per cent tax, is now subject to an 18 per cent tax; sanitary pads, which were previously subject to a 13 percent tax, are now completely exempt; footwear, which was previously subject to an 18 percent tax, is now only 5 per cent; refrigerators are now only 18 percent taxed; and detergents are no longer taxed. Sep 22, 2025
K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

"They can show the numbers of castes they want as less or more. There are many castes among Muslims and Christians, but they are not revealing them. However, CM Siddaramaiah says there is discrimination among Hindus. Women are not allowed entry into mosques, and women must wear burqas. Thus, there is discrimination in all religions," he said. Sep 22, 2025
Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Addressing the gathering atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, Mushtaq said: "I am inaugurating the grand Dusshera festival today with the blessings of Mother Chamundeshwari. Earlier, I had mentioned that one of my close friends had taken a vow at the Chamundi temple. When I received the government's invitation to inaugurate Dusshera, I felt that Mother Chamundeshwari herself was inviting me through the government of Karnataka." Sep 22, 2025
Flash flood in Jammu

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

The recent floods in Jammu province have not only claimed lives and destroyed property but also unleashed a silent health crisis. During a medical camp organized by Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, many flood-affected residents were diagnosed with cardiovascular problems. Sep 22, 2025