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Who is Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam MP who joined BJP after quitting Congress?

Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the Indian National Congress ahead of the state polls. Here is a look at his political journey and career

Who is Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam MP who joined BJP after quitting Congress?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Greece opens new visa routes for skilled professionals, eases EU card rules

Country woos global tech talent by launching three new visa categories and streamlining its flagship EU Blue Card

Greece opens new visa routes for skilled professionals, eases EU card rules
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

Spending long hours in AC? Experts warn of impact on respiratory health

Experts say constant exposure to cold, dry air can irritate the nose, throat and lungs, especially in children and those with asthma

Spending long hours in AC? Experts warn of impact on respiratory health
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

Apple rolls out background security update for iPhone, iPad, Mac: What's it

Apple has rolled out Background Security Improvements for iPhone, iPad and Mac, delivering smaller WebKit security fixes in the background without requiring full software updates

Apple rolls out background security update for iPhone, iPad, Mac: What's it
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest

The privatisation plan, delayed for years, is now facing fresh setbacks that include dwindling interest in state-run firms

India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

KKR to invest up to $310 million in PMI Electro, buy stake in Allfleet

KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority holding in PMI Electro

KKR to invest up to $310 million in PMI Electro, buy stake in Allfleet
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Waaree, Premier Energies soar up to 12%, trade at 3-mth high on huge volume

In the past seven trading days, the stock price of Waaree Energies has appreciated by 24 per cent.

Waaree, Premier Energies soar up to 12%, trade at 3-mth high on huge volume
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

₹7 trn gain: Sensex zooms 900 pts, Nifty tops 23,800; Key factors here

Stock market rising today: Sensex and Nifty 50 rallied more than 1 per cent today, building on gains of the past two trading sessions, amid a firm trend in global markets

₹7 trn gain: Sensex zooms 900 pts, Nifty tops 23,800; Key factors here
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

OPPO Find X9 Ultra may get two 200MP cameras and SD 8 Elite Gen 5: Report

OPPO Find X9 Ultra may feature a 200MP main camera and a 200MP telephoto camera along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip

OPPO Find X9 Ultra may get two 200MP cameras and SD 8 Elite Gen 5: Report
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507

Canada continues prioritising in-country workers with 4,000 ITAs in latest Express Entry CEC draw; CRS cut-off stands at 507

Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Geojit upgrades Prestige Estates to Buy on solid pre-sales; sees 28% upside

Prestige Estates Projects (PEPL) is one of the leading real estate developers in India in terms of booking value

Geojit upgrades Prestige Estates to Buy on solid pre-sales; sees 28% upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Bangladesh govt to investigate BCB elections, T20 WC absence with ICC input

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is under scrutiny after the National Sports Council formed a five-member committee to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2025 board election

Bangladesh govt to investigate BCB elections, T20 WC absence with ICC input
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Iran war flags rupee's vulnerability, banks pitch cross-currency trades

Brent crude is up nearly 40 per cent since the conflict in the West Asia began, threatening India's external balances and weighing on its inflation-growth balance

Iran war flags rupee's vulnerability, banks pitch cross-currency trades
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Adani group stocks in focus amid ₹2-trn annual capex plan; long-term buys?

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza expects Adani Power to test ₹200 on the upside in the long-term, and Adani Energy Solutions to test ₹1,400 levels.

Adani group stocks in focus amid ₹2-trn annual capex plan; long-term buys?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Bright days, tired eyes: How summer sun and screens strain your vision

Most of us remember sunscreen but forget protection for our eyes, as bright sunlight and prolonged screen use put added pressure on eye health, making simple preventive habits essential

Bright days, tired eyes: How summer sun and screens strain your vision
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Time to buy? Harini Dedhia decodes gap between stock prices & actual value

If you are an investor who believes that buying equity is being a part-owner in a business, this fall in prices demands that you look beyond the prevailing narrative

Time to buy? Harini Dedhia decodes gap between stock prices & actual value
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains

Nifty IT index: Today's rebound in IT stocks followed a sharp decline over the past six sessions, during which the index had lost 4.6 per cent

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

78% firms offer internships, but only 16% convert to full-time jobs: report

Gen Z wants growth over pay, but only 36% firms ready: Unstop report

78% firms offer internships, but only 16% convert to full-time jobs: report
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?

US firms have warned that China's fast gains in humanoid robots could reshape industry and security, pushing Washington to consider export curbs, procurement bans and a national robotics strategy

US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:01 PM IST