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Meesho slides on senior management exit; stock hits 5% lower circuit again

Meesho shares hit a 5 per cent lower circuit for the second straight session on Thursday after its general manager for business resigned

Meesho slides on senior management exit; stock hits 5% lower circuit again
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Venezuela holds funeral in Caracas for soldiers killed in US operation

The funeral came a day after acting President Delcy Rodrguez declared a seven-day mourning period for the fallen officers

Venezuela holds funeral in Caracas for soldiers killed in US operation
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Bajel Projects set for growth, says Antique; starts coverage with 'Buy'

With improving execution discipline, stronger order inflows, and an international scale-up, analysts believe the company is well-placed for a profitability-led growth trajectory

Bajel Projects set for growth, says Antique; starts coverage with 'Buy'
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex drops 150 pts, Nifty below 26,100; Metal index falls 2%, IT, Pharma follow

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on January 8, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index slipped 0.66 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index 0.38 per cent

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex drops 150 pts, Nifty below 26,100; Metal index falls 2%, IT, Pharma follow
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bangladesh

The incident took place on Wednesday night at around 8:40 pm in the Tejturi Bazar area behind Bashundhara Market in the capital, where unidentified gunmen opened fire targeting them

BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bangladesh
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

IRB Infra shares rise 2% on posting 12% increase in Dec toll revenue

IRB Infrastructure Developers reported a 12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in toll collections for December 2025, reaching ₹754 crore

IRB Infra shares rise 2% on posting 12% increase in Dec toll revenue
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Op resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; 1 security personnel injured

The gunfight broke out at Kahog village on Wednesday evening after security forces launched a search operation based on information about the presence of two to three terrorists in the area

Op resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; 1 security personnel injured
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Renowned ecologist, Champions of Earth recipient Madhav Gadgil dies at 83

In 2024, the United Nations presented Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work on the Western Ghats

Renowned ecologist, Champions of Earth recipient Madhav Gadgil dies at 83
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Uttarakhand Police tops ICJS 2.0 rankings, SDRF praised for Mahakumbh role

In the latest ICJS 2.0 ranking, Uttarakhand ranked first with 93.46, followed by Haryana at 93.41 and Assam at 93.16

Uttarakhand Police tops ICJS 2.0 rankings, SDRF praised for Mahakumbh role
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

UK sees Russia tanker seizure as show of Europe's role in US security

The US requested the help of the UK's armed forces in the days leading up to Wednesday's seizure of the M/V Bella 1 in the North Atlantic

UK sees Russia tanker seizure as show of Europe's role in US security
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Trump claims he ended 8 wars, says Norway foolishly denied him Nobel Prize

Linking his foreign policy record to US military power, Trump said American strength under his leadership restored global deterrence and commanded respect from adversaries

Trump claims he ended 8 wars, says Norway foolishly denied him Nobel Prize
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Sebi finds BofA shared confidential info on $180 mn Aditya Birla AMC trade

BofA is preparing a response to Sebi's accusations and is expected to seek a settlement in the millions of dollars without admitting or denying wrongdoing

Sebi finds BofA shared confidential info on $180 mn Aditya Birla AMC trade
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

ICE officer shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparks anger, deepens divisions

The deadly incident fueled a national debate over Trump's efforts to send heavily armed federal agents into US cities in his push for mass deportations

ICE officer shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparks anger, deepens divisions
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Ford hints at robotaxi with new hands-free, eyes-off-road technology

Should Ford join the robotaxi race, it would be a turnabout from its 2022 decision to shut down its autonomous affiliate Argo AI and cancel plans to develop fully self-driving cars

Ford hints at robotaxi with new hands-free, eyes-off-road technology
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

US to reestablish diplomatic presence in Venezuela, reopen embassy

A senior State Department official said that they are making preparations to allow for a reopening should Trump make that decision

US to reestablish diplomatic presence in Venezuela, reopen embassy
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Trump opens new front against China with brazen arrest of Nicolás Maduro

Codified in the White House's National Security Strategy released last month, the plan asserts a unilateral US right to deny rival powers the ability to own or control "strategically vital assets

Trump opens new front against China with brazen arrest of Nicolás Maduro
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Indian diamond market grew around 11%, fastest globally in 2025: De Beers

CEO Al Cook says India is De Beers' fastest-growing market globally as natural diamond demand logs four years of double-digit growth

Indian diamond market grew around 11%, fastest globally in 2025: De Beers
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

Choice initiates 'Buy' on Aurionpro; eyes strong order book, Vision 2030

Choice noted Aurionpro Solutions is undergoing a strategic shift under CEO Ashish Rai, moving from a hybrid IT services-product model to a product-first

Choice initiates 'Buy' on Aurionpro; eyes strong order book, Vision 2030
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:27 AM IST

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,38,260; silver climbs ₹100, trading at ₹2,57,100

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,26,740

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,38,260; silver climbs ₹100, trading at ₹2,57,100
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 8:24 AM IST