Asian stocks today: Nikkei surges over 800 points; Hong Kong, China shut for holiday

Asian stocks today: Nikkei surges over 800 points; Hong Kong, China shut for holiday

Asian equities traded in green on Monday, as investors remained cautious with the Middle East war entering its sixth week and tensions continuing to rise. While Japan’s Nikkei and South Korean Kospi jumped in green, Australia, Hong Kong and Shanghai remained shut.Nikkei jumped, 1.65% to 54,001.64, up 878 points. Kospi also maintained the momentum, rising…

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Sujatha Mohan health issue: Singer REVEALS throat problem stopped her from singing for five years

Sujatha Mohan health issue: Singer REVEALS throat problem stopped her from singing for five years

Veteran playback singer Sujatha Mohan revealed a five-year throat issue preventing her from singing, a revelation made during an award event. Her announcement has deeply concerned fans. A. R. Rahman’s sister, Reihana, has emotionally appealed to doctors for help, expressing profound admiration for Mohan’s talent and their family’s affection. Sujatha Mohan, a known playback singer…

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Kate Middleton rewears chic cream dress with Queen Elizabeth’s pearl drop earrings for Easter 2026

Kate Middleton rewears chic cream dress with Queen Elizabeth’s pearl drop earrings for Easter 2026

Princess Kate Middleton made a graceful return to public Easter celebrations, opting for a re-worn cream Self-Portrait dress and a poignant nod to Queen Elizabeth II with her pearl earrings. Her classic, elegant style, complemented by her children’s coordinated outfits, marked a strong and intentional step back into the spotlight after a challenging period. After…

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Updated: Apr 06, 2026, 09:03 IST

Updated: Apr 06, 2026, 09:03 IST

Vishal Uppal (R) during a practice session for Team India ahead of the 2026 BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. (Instagram) NEW DELHI: When the Indian team steps up to the court on April 7 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup’s Asia/Oceania Group 1, they…

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JEE Advanced 2026 registration opens for Foreign and OCI/PIO (F) candidates: Check steps to apply here

JEE Advanced 2026 registration opens for Foreign and OCI/PIO (F) candidates: Check steps to apply here

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has opened the registration window for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates from April 6, 2026. The early registration window, exclusively for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates, will remain active until May 2, 2026. The aspirants who have qualified JEE…

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Sumukha marries long-time girlfriend; Kannada actor ties knot with Maitri Uka; Private ceremony held in Rishikesh

Sumukha marries long-time girlfriend; Kannada actor ties knot with Maitri Uka; Private ceremony held in Rishikesh

Kannada actor Sumukha tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Maitri Uka in an intimate spiritual ceremony by the Ganga River in Rishikesh. The couple, together for seven years, celebrated their union away from the spotlight with close family and friends. Kannada actor Sumukha has married his long-time girlfriend Maitri Uka in a quiet and…

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Donald Trump asks Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz; Iran says ‘lost the keys’: Where things stand after a month of war

Donald Trump asks Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz; Iran says ‘lost the keys’: Where things stand after a month of war

US President Donald Trump has once again raised the stakes in the ongoing Middle East conflict, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a self-imposed Tuesday deadline or face sweeping military strikes. His latest warning, delivered in blunt and aggressive language, comes after weeks of escalating hostilities that have already disrupted global oil…

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Apr 06, 2026, 08:57 IST

Apr 06, 2026, 08:57 IST

Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) KOLKATA: If momentum is crucial in sport, Punjab Kings will carry plenty of it into their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday. Last season’s runners-up, who have opened their campaign with back-to-back wins, start as favourites against hosts KKR, still searching for their…

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Moody’s cuts GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6%

Moody’s cuts GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6%

NEW DELHI: Moody’s Ratings has slashed India’s economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6% from 6.8% earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks.In its credit opinion report on India, Moody’s said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term…

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AP Inter Results 2026 expected soon: Check where and how to download BIEAP marksheets

AP Inter Results 2026 expected soon: Check where and how to download BIEAP marksheets

AP Inter Results 2026 expected soon The Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Results 2026 are expected to be announced soon by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP). Lakhs of students who appeared for the 1st and 2nd year Intermediate Public Examinations are eagerly awaiting the declaration of their results.In 2025, the results for AP Inter…

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‘Ramayana’ director Nitesh Tiwari picks Lord Ram’s exile as ‘most emotional’ scene: ‘I hope that it will move the audience’

‘Ramayana’ director Nitesh Tiwari picks Lord Ram’s exile as ‘most emotional’ scene: ‘I hope that it will move the audience’

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has fans counting down the days to the release of his film ‘Ramayana’, after releasing the film’s first glimpse teaser titled ‘Rama’. Since the teaser drop, various video interviews with the director and his lead actor, Ranbir Kapoor have been shared online. In a clip doing the rounds on social media, director…

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“I plead guilty of that too”, Anand Mahindra pleasantly shocked after seeing this hidden hill station in Jharkhand

“I plead guilty of that too”, Anand Mahindra pleasantly shocked after seeing this hidden hill station in Jharkhand

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again sparked a fresh travel debate with a post on X. this time turning the spotlight on India’s one of the most overlooked and underrated states—Jharkhand. In the post Mahindra admits that, like many travellers, he too had ignored the state while planning holidays and candidly says, “I plead guilty…

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Israel bombs Sharif University of Technology in Iran, triggers gas outage; video shows aftermath

Israel bombs Sharif University of Technology in Iran, triggers gas outage; video shows aftermath

US-Israel airstrikes struck Tehran early Monday, hitting the Sharif University of Technology and causing gas outages in parts of the capital, Iranian state media reported. The attack damaged buildings at the university and a nearby natural gas distribution site, disrupting supply in surrounding neighbourhoods.The strike “hit the Sharif University gas station and we are facing…

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