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Markets surge on sharp decline in oil prices, hopes of resolution to US-Iran conflict

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hope

Iran Ally Displays Saudi Arabia's Spy Aircraft Wreckage; 'Burning In Hell' | Watch

Yemen's Houthi rebels have displayed the wreckage of a drone they claim to have shot down over Taiz governorate. The group says the unmanned airc

Bengal may allow Chhath Puja at Rabindra Sarobar despite court ban

Minister Agnimitra Paul says the government will take precautions to prevent pollution; environmentalists warn that large gatherings could damage

Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.55 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 94.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday pressured by the broad strength of th

Kamareddy medical college suspends 14 MBBS students over ragging

Hyderabad: Fourteen second-year MBBS students at Government Medical College (GMC) in Kamareddy have been barred from attending classes after alle

Lenskart shares gain 11% post Q2, up 90% from IPO price; more gains ahead?

Lenskart stock, which was listed on the bourse on November 10 last year, has nearly doubled investors' money as it trades 90 per cent above its i

SC Says Protest Sites Can

The Supreme Court is examining how the right to protest can coexist with livelihoods, public order and the rights of other citizens.

WPL 2027: Full schedule, live match time (IST), venues, format, streaming

The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play the tournament opener against two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI)

Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall

Trade advisers to clients: don't expect near-term changes to Trump's tariffs; Democrats would need Republican votes to overcome Senate filibuster

SSC CGL tier 1 answer key 2026 OUT at ssc.gov.in; know how to raise objections

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGL) tier one answer key 2026. The candidates can check and d

BSE shares jump 4% after Q2 results. Heres what Bernstein, Motilal, others are saying

BSE shares rose sharply after the exchange reported a 44.9% year-on-year increase in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 809 crore. Motilal Oswal maintained

TaMo CV, Ashok Leyland, Maruti rally up to 8% as crude oil price tumbles

At 09:23 AM on Thursday, the Nifty Auto index was up 2.5 per cent, as compared to a 1.62 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

REVA University Inaugurates New Batch of Postgraduate Programmes for 2026-28

NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5: REVA University inaugurated its new batch of postgraduate (PG) programmes for the academic ye

Delhi Police extradite rape accused from UAE

Delhi Police's Central District Unit has successfully brought back a rape accused from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) following his extrad

Champions League: Arsenal, Man City Win; Liverpool Suffer Defeat

Arsenal and Manchester City secured important away victories in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat to

Delhi AQI hits 482, several areas record severe pollution levels

Delhi's air quality remained in the hazardous category on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 482 at 8:01 AM,

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to distribute appointment letters to newly selected scientific officers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday will distribute appointment letters in Lucknow to a fresh batch of scientific officers w

Trump loves the guy: Sergio Gor tipped for big promotion after Mid-term results: Report

As political circles in Washington DC recalibrate after Republicans endured a midterms thrashing on Tuesday night, attention has increasingly tur

Rupee opens 29 paise higher, Brent crude falls 1 pc on hopes of Iran war exit

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) The Indian rupee extended its winning streak for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, while crude oil p

Four killed after car plunges into river in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi; search on for missing

Digital Desk | Uttarkashi, Nov 5 (IANS) Four people were killed, while the search for three is underway after a MUV plunged directly into the riv

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal, Manchester City win; Liverpool goes down to Fenerbahce

Premier League champions Arsenal and Manchester City secured wins in their respective UEFA Champions League matches, while Liverpool faced a narr

Asus Vivobook S14 Flip review: Great OLED screen, but 8GB RAM holds it back

The Vivobook S14 Flip pairs a vivid OLED touchscreen with a versatile 360-degree hinge and solid battery life, but its limited RAM holds back per

Madurai's centuries-old Ezhur Amman festival brings seven villages together in celebration of tradition and unity

The centuries-old Ezhur Amman festival is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, bringing together

Stop being a coward: BJP's CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi on his debate challenge to PM Modi

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Nar

UEFA Champions League: Valverde's late strike gives Real Madrid 3-2 win over AEK Athens; Como thrash Lens 9-1

15-time champions Real Madrid climbed to the second spot in the UEFA Champions League table with a hard-fought 3-2 win over AEK Athens FC, while

'Spend more time in India': Kiren Rijiju's 7 tips for Rahul Gandhi to help Congress win more

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, listing seven conditions for the Congress leader to follow if the Congress wants to win

Trump says Iran war impacted midterm outcome

Donald Trump spoke about the outcome of the midterm elections to reporters at the construction site of the White House ballroom.

Clueless, inefficient, incompetent: BRS leader targets Telangana govt over water crisis in Hyderabad

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Putta Vishnuvardhan Reddy on Thursday criticised the Telangana government over the drinking water situa

Bombay Coated & Special Steels shares list at 12% premium over IPO price

On BSE, the shares listed at a 12.2 per cent premium at 92.02. On NSE, the shares listed at a premium of 10.98 per cent to 91

YSRCP alleges polling-day violence and obstruction during ZPTC, MPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday alleged incidents of violence, intimidation, obstruction of voters and polling agents,

Delhi Police removes barricades at Jantar Mantar after de-notifying it as authorised protest site

Barricades restricting movement at Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar have been removed following an order by the Delhi Police Commissioner de-notifyin

U.S. Democrats' midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

Apple, which has avoided Big Techs massive AI spending but is feeling the sting of an AI-fueled surge in memory chip prices, jumped nearly 7% to

EAM Jaishankar meets Guyana President, announces USD 500 million Line of Credit extension

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Guyana President Irfaan Ali and reviewed the bilateral cooperation between the two nations

Union Bank proposes zero LTCG tax on equity held over 3 years, lower rates for shorter holdings

The existing long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments should be reduced, with a complete exemption for holdings beyond three year

India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for Guyana

India has announced an extension of a USD 500 million line of credit for roads, health and defence projects in Guyana as External Affairs Ministe

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Bengaluru man robbed after being lured through dating app

Initially, the complainant did not mention anything to the police about the dating app

In 2009, Michael Jackson left a trust for his three children; 17 years later, daughter Paris is asking a court to move $600 million into it, while estate executors say unresolved tax litigation prevents full funding

In a legal move, Paris Jackson has petitioned the court for a $600 million transfer to the family trust. While the estate has generated significa

Iran's IRGC says two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker reportedly struck a mine w

Trump Admits War In Iran, Oil Prices Led to Poll Loss; But Says Would 'Do It Again'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was largely true that the war in Iran cost the Republicans heavy losses in the midterm election, b

Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout

Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds across the US in an election seen as a repudiatio

Como score nine past Lens to create Champions League history with record-equalling win

Digital Desk | Lens, Nov 5 (IANS) Como produced one of the most extraordinary performances in UEFA Champions League history, dismantling Lens 9-1

South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz

Motor racing-Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation said on Thurs

Trump Urges Congress to Advance Bill on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

US President Donald Trump has urged Congress to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which seeks to make daylight saving time permanent across most

Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House

MADISON, Wis., November 5, 2026 (AP) Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part

Hyderabad: No Future City nod given yet, Telangana tells NGT

Hyderabad: The Future City Development Authority (FCDA) has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has not approved a single layout, town

AISSEE 2027 Application Process Now Open for Sainik Schools

The National Testing Agency has initiated the application process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) for the 2027 aca

Stock markets open near three-month highs as oil slides after U.S. Democratic win

Fourteen of the 16 major sectors rose. The broader small-caps and mid-caps jumped over 1% each

Union Bank of India seeks LTCG tax exemption on equity held beyond three years

The report calls for tax changes, policy stability and structural reforms to improve investor returns and strengthen Indias appeal to global capi

Trump Rules Out Firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Following GOP Midterm Losses and Replacement Rumours

US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reports that he is considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reaffirming his confiden

Trump Defends Iran War Despite US Midterm Losses, Cites Nuclear Threat

Trump Defends Iran War Despite US Midterm Losses, Cites Nuclear Threat

Sharad Pawar admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for routine check-up

NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday for a routine medical check-up, a day afte

Chris Hemsworth relives childhood memories with father as he enjoys training sessions with his own kids

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on his childhood training with his fa

Democratic victories threaten to slow US data-centre expansion, ease bond yields: ICICI Bank report

The US midterm election results have put 141 GW of planned data-centre capacity at risk of tighter policy restrictions, potentially slowing AI in

Centre Clears Rs 4,371 Crore VISTAR Scheme For 2026-31 To Strengthen Statistical Infrastructure, Expand Surveys And Conduct Economic Census

Three women killed after coal pile collapses in Jharkhand's Bokaro

Digital Desk | Bokaro (Jharkhand), Nov 5 (IANS) Three women died, and four others were critically injured after a large pile of coal collapsed ea

Crude oil prices fall as US midterm results raise hopes of end to West Asia war

Brent and WTI futures weakened alongside domestic contracts, while reports of recovering Persian Gulf exports added to the markets supply outlook

Sensex Soars 1,610 Points, Nifty Jumps 1.74% as Crude Prices Slump

The rally came amid improving global sentiment following the November 2026 US midterm elections

Polling underway for MPTC, ZPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 5 (IANS) Polling was underway for MPTC and ZPTC elections across Andhra Pradesh on Thursday amid tight security. Po

National Conference calls resignation of Aga Ruhullah as success of BJP's 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir

The National Conference (NC) has described Aga Ruhullah Mehdis resignation from the party and Lok Sabha as a success for the BJPs Operation Lotus

Sensex zooms 1600 pts intraday; India m-cap tops 500 trn: Key reasons

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments said that tailwinds for the economy are getting stronger. The strongest positive for the market is the sharp

Crude crash, US midterm wave send Nifty surging past 24,300

Crude drops close to 10% to around $94 per barrel following the Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections

GIZ, Pepsico India, Bayer partner to advance climate-resilient maize farming in India

The three-year initiative will combine scientific expertise, farmer training and practical interventions to support sustainable agricultural prod

How is Delhi implementing restrictions to reduce air pollution?

From Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to AI-enabled Integrated Control and Command Centres ICCC and manual checking, the authorities ha

EAM Jaishankar meets Guyana President, announces $500 million Line of Credit extension

S Jaishankar recently met with Guyana President Irfaan Ali to review their bilateral cooperation agreements. They discussed the implementation of

Sonam Kapoor sends love to BIL Karan Boolani as he mourns the loss of his 98-year-old grandfather

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Boolani is currently mourning the loss of his grandfather Baldev Boolani, who passed away at

What are the changes in Agniveer scheme, and what prompted government to implement them? | Explained

The decision, approved by the Cabineton the recommendations of the three services, creates a pathway for the eventual absorption of all willing A

US sanctions Indian businessman, wife for helping Iran evade oil curbs

The US has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife and several associated entities for allegedly helping Iran evade

City Union Bank among 5 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

Five NSE F&O stocks, including City Union Bank, Syrma SGS Technology and Karur Vysya Bank, recorded over 12% growth in futures open interest, ind

Gold Rates Today (November 5) Live: Gold, silver jump up to 2% on MCX. What should investors expect next?

Why Indian Stock Market Is Rising Today? Three Key Reasons Explained

Market sentiment were supported by a sharp drop in crude oil prices after the Democratic win in the US midterm elections strengthened expectation

Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries

Alphabets workforce has grown steadily in recent quarters, but it has sought to shift resources toward priority areas

Florida Governor calls Midterm rout 'close to extinction-level event', says Republicans failed to 'shut off H-1B visas'

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has faulted Senate Republicans for failing to curb the H-1B visa programme,

Democrats seize Texas House, win Attorney General

Washington Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting The post Democrats seize Texa

Iran, Israel, Ukraine: How A Democratic Congress Can Flip Trump's Foreign Policy

With control of both chambers starting in January, Democrats will be able to decide what gets voted on and when. That could allow them to approve

US election results could slow AI data-centre investments, support Treasury bonds: Report

Proposed restrictions over electricity consumption, water usage and local infrastructure costs could reshape investment plans across three major

Bengals new industrial policy to be announced today, focus on ease of doing business

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will announce the state government's new industrial policy on Th

Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL to stay release of Sunny Deol-starrer Suryaa

A Bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma said there was no reason to entertain a separate petition when the

Centre proposes immediate suspension of licences for substandard drugs

Virat Kohli's 38th birthday, 38 stats: The King, the records and a legacy like no other

Virat Kohli, one of cricket's greatest players, celebrates his 38th birthday today and reflects on his journey. He has achieved numerous records

One Killed in Alcohol-Fueled Group Clash Firing in Bhubaneswars Shishupalgarh; Prime Accused Arrested

A JCB machine contractor was shot dead following a violent dispute between two groups in the Shishupalgarh area under Dhauli police station limit

Sensex, Nifty open up to 2 pc higher after US election outcome, falling crude oil

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Indian equity markets opened higher on Thursday with benchmarks jumping about 2 per cent each tracking strong

China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion takeover of ABB's robotics division: Report

China has informed Japanese investor SoftBank that it will block the $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics segment. This decision is driven

Mamdani Urges Democrats to Keep Their 'Foot on the Gas' After Blue Wave

The mayor argued that the party's victories across both chambers of Congress would empower the political opposition to transition from a defensiv

How a Democratic-controlled Congress could curb Trumps foreign policy

Control of both chambers could give Democrats greater leverage over defence spending, foreign assistance and the administrations military decisio

Q2 Results Today Live: Bharti Airtel, LIC, Titan, M&M, ONGC, Samvardhana, Britannia, LG Electronics, Bharat Forge, Prestige Estates, Fortis Healthcare, Abbott to announce Q2 results, BSE, Lenskart, Premier Energies, Biocon, Apollo Tyres gain, Nykaa, Cummins India & PI Industries fall

Q2 Results Today, 05th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.

To Bomb Or Not To Bomb? Trump's Limited Iran War Options After Midterms

Trump could also try to strike with the status quo -- the naval blockade coupled with crippling economic sanctions that leave the Iranian regime

Fenerbahce stun Liverpool with late comeback to end Reds perfect Champions League run

Digital Desk | Istanbul, Nov 5 (IANS) Liverpools perfect start to their UEFA Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end after Fenerbahce pro

Democrats seize Texas House, win Attorney General's office that ran H-1B probes

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting