The combined market capitalisation of eight of India’s 10 most-valued companies fell by Rs 79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank taking the sharpest hit amid a broadly weak trend in equities, PTI reported. The BSE benchmark dropped 444.71 points, or 0.51%, during the week. Among the top-10 pack, only Reliance Industries…
Documents required for F-1 visa applicants Thousands of Indian students apply for the F-1 student visa each year to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the United States. While securing admission to a US university is a major milestone, the visa interview remains a decisive step. One of the most common reasons for confusion…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ released in cinemas on December 5 and has now completed its first week. While there were expectations attached to the film, it has surpassed all of those. The Aditya Dhar directorial also stars Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles. ‘Dhurandhar’ is also made on a big scale…
This week, Saturn brings a quiet emotional shift that may feel sudden but is much needed. You might find yourself pulling back from something that once felt familiar. The karmic lesson is to allow space for emotional resets without fear. A pause in feelings is not a failure; it is healing in motion. Trust what…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for finance Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Sunday amid loud cheers at the party headquarters in Lucknow.“Today, on December 14, I am very happy to announce that Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar…
Screen grab: youtube/CGTN Europe PIB, the government’s fact-checking agency, has dismissed viral claims regarding China’s “large-scale military build-up near Arunachal Pradesh”. “The video has no relation to any exercise on the Indian border,” it said in a post on X. The claims had triggered concerns about renewed tensions along the Line of Actual Control.“Several social…
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Yashasvi Jaiswal underlined his white-ball credentials in emphatic fashion with a blistering hundred for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, steering his side to a four-wicket victory over Haryana at the DY Patil Academy in Ambi on Sunday. Making only his second appearance of the season for…
Cheap copper imports under multiple free trade agreements (FTAs) are “severely damaging” India’s domestic manufacturing system, the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA) said, urging the government to step in with safeguard duties and quantitative restrictions.The industry body said a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding India’s smelting and downstream manufacturing base, even as…
CSIR NET exam 2025 on December 18 The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CSIR‑UGC NET December 2025 on December 18, giving aspiring researchers and lecturers a chance to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and research institutes. The agency has already released the city intimation slip,…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has been making headlines even before it made a big screen debut. Early reviews were only talking about the storyline, stellar performances, but the internet is obsessed with Akshaye Khanna’s entry scene and his viral dance steps in Flipperachi’s ‘Fa9la.’ However, did you know that before the internet became an Akshaye…
Belly fat that won’t go away is probably the single most common health issue that is often caused by slow metabolism, bad digestion, stress, and hormonal imbalance. No drink can melt fat overnight, that is for sure, but certain herbal teas can indeed assist weight loss by making digestion better, increasing metabolic activity, and, of…
This week, Saturn reminds you to focus more on your internal world than the chaos around you. External situations may feel uncertain or noisy, but the real peace lies in your response. The karmic lesson is understanding that control doesn’t come from fixing the outside, but calming the inside. Take time to observe your thoughts,…
ISRO is preparing for the launch of BlueBird-6, the biggest US commercial satellite so far, which is now rescheduled for execution on the 21st of December 2025. Earlier, it was scheduled for the 15th of December. Developed in collaboration with the US-based company AST SpaceMobile, the BlueBird-6 satellite aims to establish direct-to-device broadband connectivity for…
For Honours students, the delay was disruptive but cushioned while for Programme students, it meant tighter schedules, fresh exam dates, and extended uncertainty. For thousands of Delhi University (DU) students, December 13 did not begin with an exam — it began with waiting. Semester examinations across more than 35 subjects were thrown into chaos after…
Visuals from Congress rally (Credit: Delhi Congress X handle) NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday levelled serious accusations against Congress party, alleging that the “real agenda” behind its SIR, ‘vote chori’ rally was to “eliminate” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla shared an IANS video on X where he claimed that the Congress…
ICAI CA May 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations to be held in May 2026. Along with the datesheet, ICAI has also announced the registration timeline, correction window, and examination fees for all courses.According to the…
Esteemed veteran actor Rakesh Bedi praised Ranveer Singh’s standout role in ‘Dhurandhar’, confessing his admiration for the young star. Bedi remarked on Singh’s fearless approach to taking on varied characters and his commitment to thorough preparation, citing recognitions in films like ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’. Read on to know more in detail. Rakesh Bedi plays a…
That queasy and upsetting feeling in your stomach can sneak up anytime, whether from a rough car ride, a heavy meal, or just one of those off-days. It throws everything out of whack, making even simple tasks feel tough. Dr. Wendi-a gastroenterologist trained at Stanford, has a neat trick that’s grounded in how-our bodies work….
This week, Saturn encourages you to pause before you act. You might feel an urge to solve everything at once, but real answers will come only in silence. Your karmic lesson is learning that action does not always mean progress. Sometimes, the next step becomes clear when you stop pushing. Use this time to reflect,…
Man fatally stabbed in clash between two groups in Uttarakhand’s Khatima RUDRAPUR: A fatal stabbing late on Friday night sparked widespread unrest in Khatima town of Udham Singh Nagar district on Saturday, with violent protests breaking out at the roadways bus station and police forced to use lathicharge to restore order. Two men have been…
