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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 83553.59, up at 102.63 points or 0.12%, and the Nifty was at 25752.65, up at 27.25 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.64 against the dollar.
India’s Super Eight opponents in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are confirmed today after Zimbabwe qualified for Super 8. In Group 1, India will face South Africa on Feb 22, Zimbabwe on Feb 26, and the West Indies on March 1. Undefeated so far, India aims to defend their title, win at home, and […]
Producers in Tollywood are voicing concern over the stringent approach of the Central Board of Film Certification, saying frequent objections to film titles like Hey Bhagwan and Chai Wala force costly changes. Small-budget filmmakers argue the tough scrutiny inflates branding expenses and question why similar flexibility appears to be granted to bigger films.
Bengaluru Airport saw a 38% rise in stem volumes and 64% in tonnage, remaining India’s top perishable export hub for 5 years. International shipments held at 305 MT, led by Singapore, with new destinations including Los Angeles and London Gatwick. Domestically, 2,402 MT of roses were transported, up 79%, driven by Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Guwahati.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Andhra Pradesh government under CM Chandrababu will launch the NTR Vidya Lakshmi and NTR Kalyana Lakshmi schemes. Eligible women can also avail zero-interest loans up to ₹1 lakh for children’s education or daughters’ marriage, with repayment allowed in up to 48 easy installments.
Rumours circulating on social media alleging that gold worth ₹1.28 lakh crore is missing from the Reserve Bank of India treasury have been firmly denied. PIB Fact Check and RBI clarified that the claim is completely false and misleading, urging citizens to rely only on official websites for accurate information and not fall for unverified […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, February 17, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83058.89, down at 218.26 points or 0.26%, and the Nifty was at 25602.80, down at 79.95 points or 0.31%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.74 against the dollar.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a bail plea in a rape and promise-to-marry case, cautioned against entering physical relationships before marriage. Justice BV Nagarathna observed that boys and girls are strangers before marriage and urged careful judgment. The bench suggested mediation, emphasizing consensual relationships need not always lead to criminal trials.
In the ICC T20 World Cup, UAE lost the toss against Afghanistan at Delhi today. UAE will bat first. The UAE’s Playing XI squad includes Aryansh Sharma (wk), Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, and Muhammad Jawadullah.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, February 16, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82554.47, down at 72.29 points or 0.09%, and the Nifty was at 25454.70, down at 16.40 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.66 against the dollar.
The Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal ended, identifying 4.98 lakh additional voters for removal from the final list due to non-attendance. The final voter deletions, including invalid documents, will be confirmed after Feb 28. North 24 Parganas saw the highest absentees. Post-SIR, the Election Commission will review before announcing election schedules.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against India, stating that playing in Colombo offers his team a sense of familiarity. Having featured in numerous matches at the venue, he described it as feeling like a home ground advantage. Agha emphasized that disciplined execution of plans will be key […]
AP Endowment Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy visited Sri Kalahasti Temple today on Maha Shivaratri, presenting silk robes to Lord Shiva on behalf of AP govt. Welcomed with a Poornakumbha, the sound of melatalas, and Vedic chants, the minister was greeted by temple officials. The temple premises were brimming with devotees who came to witness […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledged that unidentified aerial phenomena exist and remain unexplained, fueling speculation about extraterrestrial life. However, he dismissed claims that aliens are being hidden at the secretive Area 51 base. Obama clarified that while mysterious UFO sightings continue to puzzle scientists, investigations are underway.
Ahead of Ramzan, Hyderabad markets are stocked with 30–35 varieties of dates from Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and others. Prices increased slightly, especially for Iranian dates due to unrest. Buyers are advised to check for discoloration, smell, or worms, as some traders sell leftover or improperly stored stock from previous Ramzan.