IOCL, BPCL, HPCL shares rally as crude oil slips below $80
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Shares of state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) traded higher on Wednesday as global crude oil prices extended their decline amid easing geopolitical tensions and expectations of increased Iranian oil supply. Shares of Hindustan…
Indian pharmaceutical market records 12 pc growth in May: Report
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) posted 12.1 per cent year-on-year growth in May 2026, marking its sixth consecutive month of double-digit expansion and the most sustained high-growth run in over two years, a report said…
BSE-listed firms regain $5 trillion market cap on easing geopolitical tensions
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The total market capitalisation of all companies listed on the BSE crossed the $5 trillion mark on Wednesday, reaching its highest level in nearly six weeks as a rally in domestic equities gathered pace amid easing geopolitical…
India delivers another five tonnes of essential medicines to Afghanistan
Kabul/ New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Continuing with its humanitarian support for Afghanistan, India on Wednesday delivered another 5 tonnes of essential medicines to Kabul, reflecting its long-standing commitment to the welfare and well-being of the Afghan…
Genelia Deshmukh celebrates Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Happy’ re-release: Some things never go out of style
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) As her film “Happy” starring Allu Arjun is re-releasing in the big screen, actress Genelia Deshmukh has celebrated the moment and said that some things never go out of style. Genelia shared a glimpse of the peppy romantic song…
SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for…
CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The CISF personnel at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday intercepted a passenger bound for Kolkata after noticing suspicious behaviour during security screening. A detailed frisking led to the…
Vishnuu Vishal: ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ will speak about a different kind of politics about man and woman
Chennai, June 17 (IANS) Actor Vishnuu Vishal, who is now gearing up for the release of the second instalment from the superhit franchise ‘Gatta Kusthi’ on July 3, says that this instalment of the franchise will speak about a different kind of…
Rajasthan CM approves rare earth exploration, special NIA court
Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved a series of key decisions aimed at strengthening the state’s mining sector, judicial infrastructure and disaster preparedness, while directing officials to ensure their…
Pinarayi Vijayan faces open criticism in CPI(M) after Left lose Kerala Assembly polls
Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (IANS) For nearly three decades, former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remained the dominant voice in the CPI(M) in Kerala, a leader whose political authority within the party often appeared unquestionable. But the aftermath…