Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Nearly three out of four Indian professionals (75 per cent) surveyed still hesitate to be transparent about taking time off for mental health reasons, fearing being perceived as incapable, a report said on Friday. Most Indian professionals, nearly 75 per cent, still hesitate to be transparent about taking leave for mental health reasons, according to a report by Naukri. The top fear is being viewed as incapable, a concern shared by 31 per cent of the respondents, followed by

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Silver prices saw the steepest single-day surge in the recent past and skyrocketed Rs 8,500 to hit a new record of Rs 1,71,500 per kilogram in the national capital on Friday, buoyed by persistent safe-haven inflows and severe supply constraints in global markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal closed at Rs 1,63,000 per kilogram on Thursday. Silver prices soared by Rs 17,500 per kg in the past three consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, gold pric

Patna, Oct 10 (PTI) Former JD(U) lawmakers Santosh Kushwaha and Rahul Sharma on Friday joined the opposition RJD ahead of next months Bihar assembly elections. JD(U)s Banka MP Girdhari Prasad Yadavs son Chanaykya Prasad Ranjan and Lok Janshakti Party leader Ajay Kushwaha also joined the RJD in the presence of party leader Tejashwi Yadav. Welcoming the new entrants, Yadav said, The RJD family welcomes Santosh Kushwaha, Rahul Sharma, Ajay Kushwaha and Chanaykya Prasad Ranjan. The party will be str

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella organisation of nine unions, on Friday registered a strong protest against the government decision to open top positions in PSU banks to candidates from the private sector. Terming the move as an attack on the public character of national institutions and amounting to a de facto privatisation of the leadership of these institutions. The changes in guidelines issued without any amendment to the enabling statutes namely the S

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Rising for the second consecutive day, benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 329 points on Friday following strong gains in pharmaceutical and banking shares and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 328.72 points or 0.40 per cent to close at 82,500.82 with 22 of its constituents closing higher and eight with losses. In day trade, the index jumped by 482.01 points or 0.58 per cent to hit an intraday high of 82,654.11. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced by 103.55 points

Toronto, Oct 10 (The Conversation) We all know about the benefits of physical activity not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just dont get as much physical activity as they should. The World Health Organizations physical activity guidelines recommend adults strive for 150 to 300 minutes of moderately intense aerobic physical activity every week, or 75 to 150 minutes if the physical activi

You need vitamin B12 to help make red blood cells, nerves, and DNA. The effects of deficiency can be varied and insidiousfatigue, a sore tongue, unsteadiness, muscle weakness, numbness in the hands and feet, depression, memory loss, and cognitive issuesand theyre often chalked up to other causes. Symptoms may appear gradually over time and progress quickly in severe deficiencies, says Raelene Brooks, PhD, dean at the University of Phoenix College of Nursing. In a 2025 study in the journal Annals

Itanagar, Oct 10 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh government announced a three per cent hike in DA (dearness allowance) from the existing 55 per cent to 58 per cent for its employees and pensioners. The increase will be effective from July 1. In a post on social media, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the enhancement will benefit state government employees, pensioners, and AIS officers serving in the state. He said the arrears for three months July to September will be paid in cash, and the revised

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 300 points while Nifty traded above the 25,250 level in the early session on Friday, following buying in realty and utilities stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 299.21 points or 0.36 per cent to 82,471.31 in the morning trade. The NSE Nifty increased by 70.05 points or 0.28 per cent to 25,251.85. Among Sensex firms, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC, Asian Paints, ITC, HDFC Bank, Bharat Electronics Ltd, and Tita

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) The rupee traded almost flat at 88.78 in the early session on Friday, hovering near all-time lows against the US dollar due to a stronger greenback in the overseas markets. Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade in a narrow range with a chance of breaking the all-time closing low level of 88.80 in the absence of RBI intervention. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 88.80 but soon recovered to touch 88.78 against the US dollar, regis

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for dignified identification of women voters in burqa or purdah. In a statement, the poll authority said to encourage participation of purdanasheen (in burqa or purdah) women, special arrangements will be made at the polling stations as per its instructions for their dignified identification in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants while ensuring their priva

A massive international study shows that nearly all heart attacks, strokes, and cases of heart failure occur in people with at least one known cardiovascular risk factor. More than 9 million South Korean adults and thousands of U.S. adults were tracked, revealing that over 99% had nonoptimal blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or tobacco use years before their first event. Hypertension emerged as the most common contributor, affecting over 93% of patients in both cohorts. The results stron

New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 500 to Rs 1,20,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, ending a five-day record-extending rally, as investors booked profits and a slight recovery in the US dollar weighed on sentiment. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had rallied Rs 1,100 to hit an all-time high of Rs 1,21,100 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity also retreated from its peak, slipping Rs 500 to Rs

Mumbai, Oct 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the second straight session on Friday, powered by buying in metal and telecom stocks following a firm trend in global markets. After swinging between gains and losses for most of the session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.86 points, or 0.28 per cent, to settle at 81,207.17. During the day, the index touched a high of 81,251.99 and a low of 80,649.57, gyrating 602.42 points. As many as 2,710 stocks advanced while 1,490 decl

New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Domestic airlines flew 1.29 crore passengers in August, lower than 1.31 crore people carried by them in the year-ago period, according to the latest official data. However, the traffic quantum was higher in August compared to July, when it stood at 1.26 crore. IndiGos domestic market fell to 64.2 per cent in August against 65.2 per cent in July, while that of Air India Group comprising Air India and Air India Express rose to 27.3 per cent from 26.2 per cent during the sa

NEW DELHI, Oct 3 (Reuters) Three cabinet colleagues of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are promoting use of apps by domestic rivals to Google Maps, WhatsApp and Microsoft, in the strongest backing yet for Made in India products amid trade tension with the United States. After the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports in August, Modi has pushed for use of swadeshi products, or those made in India. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters

Toronto, Oct 3 (The Conversation) Settling in a new country is often imagined as a sequential process, built on a supposed hierarchy of needs. You accomplish one priority, then another, and another and then youre integrated into the country and economy. Material and essential matters housing, employment, language classes come first. Cultural or spiritual matters a sense of belonging, community connections, civic participation come second. The recently released research I conducted with Toron

BEIJING, October 3, 2025 (AP) India and China plan to resume direct flights between some of their cities after a five-year suspension as the relations between the two countries begin to thaw, Indian authorities announced Thursday. Direct flights between the two countries were suspended during the Covid pandemic in 2020 and did not resume as Beijing and New Delhi engaged in prolonged border tensions. Flights between designated cities will resume by late October subject to commercial carriers dec

Jammu, Oct 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Friday threatened to resign from the party, citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths unacceptable remarks and the state polices vindictive attitude against the Muslim community. The situation in Uttar Pradesh goes against Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. It betrays this ethos through baseless legal actions, heavy-handed crackdown and divisive threats, he said in a state

Mumbai, Oct 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Friday as relentless foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip bank stocks dragged the markets lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 299.17 points to 80,684.14 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 76.75 points to 24,759.55. From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Trent, ICICI Bank and Maruti were among the major laggards. However, Tata St

The Sen Times Group, also known as SEN Times Group Private Limited, operates online news, The Sen Times, wishes all our readers a very Happy Dussehra 2025! Also known as Vijayadashami, this festival marks the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. People across India celebrate Dussehra with devotion, joy, and grandeur, from Ram Leela plays to Durga idol immersions, from exchanging Dussehra wishes to festive gatherings. This year, lets spread positivity, strength, and harmony by shari

Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Wednesday after an eight-day slump, with the Sensex jumping 715.69 points, helped by buying in bank and financial stocks after the RBI left key interest rates unchanged and revised upward its growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6.8 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 715.69 points or 0.89 per cent to settle at 80,983.31. During the day, it surged 800.81 points or 0.99 per cent to 81,068.43. The 50-share NSE Nifty climb

New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 9 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 88.71 against US dollar on Wednesday, as the Central Bank in its monetary policy decision announced a host of measures to support exporters and bring stability to the domestic unit. Forex traders said the rupee advanced against the US dollar as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and maintained a neutral stance in its fourth Monetary Policy of FY26. Moreover, str

New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Gold prices rallied by Rs 1,100 to breach the Rs 1.21 lakh per 10 grams mark in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking firm global cues amid the US government shutdown after Congress failed to approve fresh federal funding. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped Rs 1,100 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,21,100 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 1,20,000 per 10 grams on Tuesday. In the local b

New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased DA (Dearness Allowance) and DR (Dearness Relief) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The DA/DR increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 55 per cent of the basic pay/pension to compensate against the price rise is effective July 1, 2025. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of an increase in DA and DR will be Rs 10,083.96 crore per annum, I&B Minister Ashwini V

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) The total number of electors in poll-bound Bihar have come down to 7.42 crore in the final electoral roll published on Tuesday from 7.89 crore before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list carried out by the Election Commission. The final figure is, however, more than 7.24 crore electors named in the draft list issued on August 1, which had removed 65 lakh voters from the original list on various accounts, including deaths, migration and duplication of voters.

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday climbed Rs 500 to touch record Rs 1.20 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital due to a weak dollar and expectations of further rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal had rallied Rs 1,500 to close at Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the gains for the fourth straight session by rising Rs 500 to hit a record high of Rs 1,19,400 per 10 grams (inclus

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2025 (AP) Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss U.S. President Donald Trumps peace plan for Gaza within the group and with other Palestinian factions before responding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already thrown his support behind it but its unclear whether Hamas will agree or when it would give its response. The proposal demands that Hamas effectively surrender and disarm in return for an end to fighting, humanitarian aid for Palestinians and the promis

Sydney, Sep 30 (The Conversation) Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be asked to scan your face. Facial recognition and other kinds of face-based biometric technology are becoming an increasingly common form of identification. The technology is promoted as quick, convenient and secure but at the same time it has raised alarm over privacy violations. For instance, major retailers such as Kmart have been found t

Sydney, Sep 30 (The Conversation) Every few years, the concept of fasted exercise training pops up all over social media. Fasted training refers to exercising in the morning, before eating breakfast. Fans will claim its the most efficient way to lose body fat. Opponents say its a terrible idea and will cause you to gain weight. Whos right and what does the research evidence say? Where did the idea come from? Fasted exercise, proponents say, will cause better changes in body composition the prop

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point proposal supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that would end the war in Gaza and free remaining hostages, leaning heavily into conditions that Hamas has previously rejected. The U.S. president, who has become increasingly frustrated by the bloody conflict, seems to be betting that the militants are now so decimated that they have no choice but to accept what he and Netanyahu are framing as

WASHINGTON, September 29, 2025 (AP) Days after his defiant speech at the United Nations rejecting demands to end the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to confer with his most important supporter. But Mondays meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington comes at a tenuous moment. Israel is increasingly isolated, losing support from many countries that were long its steadfast allies. At home, Netanyahus governing coalition appears more fragile than ever. And the W

New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Silver prices on Monday soared by Rs 7,000 to hit an all-time high of Rs 1.5 lakh per kilogram in the national capital, while gold also scaled a new peak of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams amid strong global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped Rs 1,500 to reach a lifetime high of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), up from Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams in the previous session. In the local bullion mar

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower in a volatile session on Monday, extending their downtrend to the seventh day mainly due to selling in banking shares and persistent foreign fund outflows ahead of the RBIs interest rate decision later this week. After gyrating between gains and losses in a restricted trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 61.52 points or 0.08 per cent to settle at 80,364.94. During the day, it hit a high of 80,851.38 and a lo

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. Murmu would replace M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure is coming to an end on October 8. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment for a period of three years from the date of joining the post on or after October 9, sources said on Monday. Murmu is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), overseeing

NEW DELHI, September 29, 2025 (AP) The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the states health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine

MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) Indian gold and silver futures jumped to record highs early on Monday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by the rupees slide near an all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures rose 0.74% to a record high of 114,627 rupees ($1,292.29) per 10 grams in early trade, while silver futures jumped more than 1.3% to 143,968 rupees per kg. ($1 = 88.7010 Indian rupees)

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Rupee rises 3 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking positive Asian currencies and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a tight range as it remains under pressure influenced by continued capital outflows and geo-political developments. Moreover, the RBI policy meeting outcome on October 1, is expected to influence the rupee and government bond movements. At the interbank foreign

Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Bihars Patna on Friday to take part in an event to interact with women running self-help groups in the state, and address a rally in Motihari. Vadra, the younger sister of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was greeted with cheer by party workers at the Patna airport. From the airport, she headed for Sadaqat Ashram, the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, where Vadra will take part in the Mahila Samvad. She is

New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Silver prices surged Rs 1,900 to hit a fresh high of Rs 1,41,900 per kilogram while gold rose by Rs 330 in the national capital on Friday amid heavy demand from stockists during the ongoing festival season, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold prices advanced, with 99.9 per cent purity rising Rs 330 to Rs 1,17,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). The yellow metal had ended at Rs 1,17,370 per 10 grams on Thursday. In the local bullion market, gold of 9

Mumbai, Sep 26 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Friday, marking their sixth consecutive day of decline, following heavy selling in pharma and IT shares as US President Donald Trump announced 100 per cent duties on branded drugs from next month. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 733.22 points or 0.90 per cent to settle at a three-week low of 80,426.46. During the day, it dropped 827.27 points or 1 per cent to 80,332.41. The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 236.15

New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to ban Salman Rushdies controversial novel The Satanic Verses. The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The counsel appearing for the petitioners referred to the Delhi High Courts November last year order. The high court had closed the proceedings on a petition challenging the Rajiv Gandhi governments decision to ban the import of The Satanic Verses in

London, Sep 26 (The Conversation) There has been a recent rush of countries to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Affirming Palestinian sovereignty marks a historic diplomatic milestone, yet the exact layout of its territory, a central requirement under international law, remains fiercely contested from every hilltop in the West Bank to the ruins of Gaza. To grasp what this moment means, we need to trace how borders have evolved or dissolved over Palestines tumultuous political history

New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 171 to Rs 1,12,800 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Friday despite a largely flat trend in the overseas market, while silver pulled back from its record peak and declined Rs 400 to Rs 1,36,656 per kilogram. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for October delivery rose Rs 171 or 0.15 per cent to Rs 1,12,800 per 10 grams in a turnover of 2,834 lots. Similarly, the December contract traded higher by Rs 56 or 0.05 per cent at Rs 1,

WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump hosted Pakistans prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, for talks Thursday at the White House in the latest sign of warming relations between the United States and the South Asian nuclear power. Sharif was among the top officials from eight Arab or Muslim countries who met with Trump on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly this week to discuss strategy on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Ties have improved between the U.S. and Pakist

New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. They remembered him as a man of humility and wisdom, and for his historic contribution to building a strong economy. In a post on X, Kharge said they remember the contribution of Singh in nation-building. He was a gentle architect of Indias economic transformation. A man of humility and wisdom, he carried himself

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (PTI) The Cyberabad police on Friday issued an advisory to IT companies here to consider the work from home option for their employees to avoid traffic congestion, following the heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department. According to the Met Department weather bulletin, moderate to heavy rains or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds ( 40 to 50 KMPH) are very likely to occur in the city on Friday and Saturday. It expects water pooling on roads and i

Mumbai, Sep 26 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday dragged by pharma stocks and relentless foreign fund outflows. US H-1B visa fee concerns and a weak trend in global markets also added to the bearish trend in domestic equities. Investor attention will squarely be on the domestic pharma sector after the Trump Administration announced a 100 per cent tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical products effective October 1. This tariff actio

Gurugram, Sep 25 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was spotted at a pizza restaurant in Gurugrams Galleria Market on Tuesday night. According to a Congress leader, this was a surprise visit, and only a few party leaders were aware of it. Haryana Congress spokesperson Manish Khatana said Rahul spent about 45 minutes in the restaurant and interacted with staff, too, during the visit. He later left for Delhi. Rahul, as per Khatana, said not only Gurugra

New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) No one wants to live in a democracy where there is a threat that an order will be interpreted here and there, digital news platform Newslaundry argued in the Delhi High Court on Thursday, claiming the government got excited about the order asking it to take down content on Adani Enterprises. The submissions were made before Justice Sachin Datta during the hearing of pleas of Newslaundry and senior journalist Ravish Kumar challenging the Centres purported direction asking