BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 ended Wednesday on a lower note, after two straight sessions of gains, with the RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate increase and its shift to a “calibrated tightening” stance weighing on sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59%, to 72,638.70, with 26 constituents closing lower and four higher. The…
Mohammed Shami (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian team after a four-year gap has raised the possibility of another experienced pacer making his way back into the squad.Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Mohammed Shami deserves that opportunity, particularly in Test cricket. Shami has produced strong performances since returning from a…
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema’s celebrated performers, passed away in Goa on Thursday, October 8. He was 75. An official confirmation from Manipal Hospital, Goa, confirmed to ANI that the actor was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula and was rushed to the hospital. He was reportedly declared dead on…
Nana Patekar‘s career in Indian cinema was built through years of struggle and discipline. The veteran actor and filmmaker passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.According to ANI, Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am. Doctors reportedly tried to revive him for nearly…
US mortgage rate climbs to three year high US mortgage rates have soared to their highest level in nearly three years, with the sharp rise in borrowing costs adding to pressure on the housing market as Americans head towards November 3 elections.The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 19 basis points to 7.49%…
Nana Patekar passes away at 75; when the veteran actor said ‘not a single director from Kerala. Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence. Despite receiving continuous CPR for 45 minutes, the actor could not be revived, according to Dr. Shekhar Salkar,…
Top stocks to buy or sell on October 8, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: GAIL, and IndiGo (Interglobe Aviation) are the top stocks to buy today (October 8, 2026), while Hindustan Zinc is a sell call, according to Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth. He has shared his target…
ICC allows pink ball usage Bengaluru: With the game of cricket constantly evolving, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made a slew of changes to its playing conditions, which came into effect from Oct 1. Some of those changes included a pink-ball trial in Tests and time-wasting penalties.Fraser Stewart, the Head of Cricket at Marylebone Cricket…
The team of ‘Baththa’ received special appreciation from veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan. The actor met the film’s key members in person and congratulated them for their work. The meeting has added another notable moment to the film’s journey, especially as the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer continues to draw attention after its theatrical release….
Isaias set to strengthen into a hurricane before hitting the US Gulf Coast Tropical Storm Isaias formed Wednesday (local time) off eastern Mexico and was forecast to rapidly strengthen into the Atlantic season’s first hurricane before reaching the US Gulf Coast later this week, with landfall possible as early as Friday evening.The storm was packing…