India

Mumbai markets plunged early Thursday as Sensex and Nifty fell sharply, ending a three-day rally amid surging crude oil prices, weak global cues, and heavy FII outflows. Banking and financial stocks led losses, while energy shares showed limited resilience

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the validity of unilateral talaq practices, raising concerns over Muslim women’s rights, while examining constitutional issues and broader questions including electronic divorce and safeguards for affected individuals.

The Election Commission cancelled alternative postings of 15 IPS officers in West Bengal and deputed them to other poll-bound states ahead of Assembly elections. The move follows Opposition demands to prevent barred officials from influencing the electoral process within the state

Ishan Kishan has been appointed as the interim captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the first few matches of IPL 2026, replacing Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Abhishek Sharma will serve as his vice-captain

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised AIADMK leaders over alleged derogatory remarks against women, accusing them of lowering political discourse. The controversy has intensified political tensions ahead of Assembly elections, drawing condemnation from leaders across parties

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The makers of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" have delayed its Malayalam and Kannada shows due to technical issues, while other versions will release as scheduled. Viewers can opt for refunds or watch the Hindi version with subtitles, the team said

The system faces critical challenges, including satellite failures, faulty atomic clocks, and poor smartphone integration

Actor-politician Vijay and senior TVK leaders are set to contest from Chennai constituencies in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, targeting the DMK stronghold, with Vijay likely to enter the fray from Perambur as the party prepares its candidate list

TVK chief Vijay dismissed claims of alliance talks with the NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling them a false campaign. He stressed that his party would uphold secular and social justice principles and aim to form the government independently

The Indian Navy has increased warship deployment near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia, ensuring maritime security and safe passage of ships in sensitive routes

Amid an LPG crisis in Bihar, police and civil authorities have intensified action against hoarding and black marketing, seizing 419 cylinders and arresting 21 people. Raids are ongoing across districts to prevent artificial scarcity and ensure smooth supply

A man allegedly killed his younger brother in Mathura following accusations of inappropriate behaviour with his wife. The accused fled with his spouse after the attack, while their mother was injured trying to intervene. Police have launched a manhunt.

The government has directed airlines to provide at least 60 per cent seats free of charge on domestic flights and ensure passengers on the same PNR are seated together, aiming to improve passenger rights and curb additional service charges.

Nine family members, including three children, were killed in a massive fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam. The blaze, suspected to have spread due to flammable materials, left three injured and triggered a large-scale rescue operation.

Eight family members died in a fire triggered by an EV charging explosion in Indore. The Madhya Pradesh government ordered a probe and SOP for EV charging, while PM Modi announced ex gratia. The incident raises safety concerns.

The Karnataka Assembly debated banning DJ music at cultural and religious events, with the Congress government seeking BJP support. Ministers cited cultural erosion and noise pollution concerns, while opposition members objected, leading to plans for a detailed discussion later.

The rupee fell to a record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, pressured by foreign fund outflows, strong dollar demand and geopolitical tensions, even as domestic equities gained and crude prices showed slight easing in global markets.

The Election Commission of India has transferred 13 IAS officers serving as district magistrates in West Bengal, along with five IPS officers, as part of ongoing administrative reshuffles ahead of the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP a day after quitting the party, citing humiliation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said more leaders would follow, as political shifts continue ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

A 31-year-old property dealer was shot dead outside a gym in Chandigarh’s Sector 9. The incident, the second firing in 24 hours, has raised concerns. Police suspect rivalry, while a separate university shooting may be gang-related

Indian-flagged tanker Jag Laadki carrying 80,886 MT of crude arrived at Mundra Port amid the West Asia conflict. The shipment underscores India’s energy security concerns as the Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts Gulf oil, gas, and LPG supplies.

India has sharply increased Russian oil imports after the US allowed higher purchases, prompting several tankers originally bound for China to divert to Indian ports. Analysts say rising demand from multiple buyers could push global oil prices higher.

The government informed Parliament that public sector bank job aspirants must maintain a healthy credit score at the time of joining, though it is not mandatory for application, with only a small fraction of candidates affected by the rule.