Eight killed in ICU fire at SMS Hospital in Jaipur; CM orders probe, PM modi expresses grief

Eight killed in ICU fire at SMS Hospital in Jaipur; CM orders probe, PM modi expresses grief

Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur, officials said early on Monday. The fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor, leading to panic among patients and their families. Many items were destroyed, including various documents, ICU equipment, blood sample tubes, and other materials stored in the area. 16 days ago
RBI MPC decisions break 8-day losing streak, Sensex surges 715 points

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, Trent, and Infosys, which climbed up to 1 per cent.In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices also moved up by 0.11 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively. 16 days ago
Japan: Sanae Takaichi wins ruling party leader race, set to become first female PM on Oct 15

Japan's iron lady rises: Sanae Takaichi and the conservative reckoning

Takaichi's triumph signals a seismic pivot: a hardline conservative vaulting to the helm of the world's fourth-largest economy, vowing to resurrect Abenomics, fortify alliances against Beijing's shadow, and revive a Japan First ethos that flirts with isolationism even as it sharpens Tokyo's sword. 17 days ago
Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

As of 2.54 pm today, the bitcoin stood at $124,353.96, up 1.55 per cent in intraday trading. The cryptocurrency experienced its eighth consecutive session of surges on Friday, propelled by recent gains in US equities and inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. 17 days ago
Trump discloses Israel's halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

Trump discloses Israel's halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

In a separate post on Saturday, the president said that after negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which has been shown to Hamas, Xinhua news agency reported. "When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal," he added. 17 days ago
Following nine paediatric deaths; MP bans lethal cough syrups, urge TN govt to initiate probe

MP Orders Ban on Cough Syrup Linked to Pediatric Deaths, Urges Tamil Nadu Inquiry

The Chief Minister on his X handle wrote on Saturday, "The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic. The sale of this syrup has been banned in the state. The sale of other products manufactured by the concerned company is also banned. The syrup manufacturing factory is located in Kanchipuram. The state government had urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the matter. The investigation report was received this morning. Strict action has been taken based on the report." 18 days ago
Kangana Ranaut exudes grace in ivory bridal avatar as she returns to ramp for 'Raabta by Rahul'; fans call her 'OG Queen'

Kangana Ranaut exudes grace in ivory bridal avatar as she returns to ramp for 'Raabta by Rahul'; fans call her 'OG Queen'

After walking the ramp, Kangana, speaking to the media, said, "I would request them to promote their own homegrown industries... Our Prime Minister has a great style, and he is very aware, not just politically but also socially. He cares about the Indian industry, Indian people, Atmanirbhar Bharat... Make in India is not his brainchild, but his baby. I think he will be a great show stopper." 18 days ago
Amid Shutdown, Trump Blocks $2.1B in Chicago Funding

Amid Shutdown, Trump Blocks $2.1B in Chicago Funding

On Wednesday, the administration froze $26 billion for 16 Democratic-leaning states, including $18 billion for transit projects in New York, the home state of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. 18 days ago
Sensex up 715 points

Indian Markets Wrap Up Holiday-Shortened Week on Strong Note

On Friday, Sensex ended the session at 81,207.17, up 223.86 points or 0.28 per cent. Nifty closed at 24,894.25, up 57.95 points or 0.23 per cent. The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark. 18 days ago
Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

Stock market ends higher amid buying in banking, metal stocks

The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark, said analysts. 19 days ago