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Qatar Hayya visa: 9 mn Indians in the Gulf get 2-month, multiple-entry stay

Qatar has widened eligibility and expanded stay limits under its Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2), giving Indian expatriates living across the Gulf easier multiple-entry access during the busy winter even

'Political vendetta': Congress slams fresh FIR in National Herald case

Congress had on Monday also slammed the Centre over the FIR, describing the move as "harassment" by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a tactic by the Modi government to divert public attention

National Pollution Control Day 2025: Know its history and relevance today

Observed annually on December 2, the day pays tribute to the victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy and reinforces India's commitment to better pollution management and public health protection

Bajaj Housing Finance slumps 9% after large trades; check all details here

A1 10:20 AM, Bajaj Housing Finance share price was trading 7.37 per cent lower at ₹96.8 per share on BSE.

Bank of Baroda hits all-time high, rallies 28% in 3 months; here's why

The stock price of Bank of Baroda hit a new record high in a subdued market. It surpassed its previous high of ₹298.45, which it touched on June 3, 2024

Dhaka hospital ramps up security as Chinese medics treat Khaleda Zia

The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson was admitted to the hospital on November 23 after being diagnosed with infections affecting her heart and lungs

Wakefit sets IPO price band at ₹185-195; check key dates, GMP, objective

Wakefit Innonvation aims to raise ₹1,288 crore through a fresh issue of 19.3 million shares, amounting to ₹377.18 crore, and an OFS of 46.8 million shares, amounting to ₹911.7 crore

Great Indian correction: Valuations fall, risks high, small-cap overpriced

Equirus Securities is Overweight on sectors like Auto, Banks, Capital Markets, FMCG, Internet Platforms. Underweight on Building Materials, Industrials and Defense, Real estate, Textile and Logistics

Omnicom to cut 4,000 jobs after IPG merger; iconic ad agencies to shut

Omnicom will cut over 4,000 jobs and close several well-known agency brands after its $13 billion takeover of IPG, as the company restructures to reduce costs and compete with big tech

What is Sanchar Saathi app and why govt wants it on every mobile phone?

The government mandated all manufacturers to ensure that the government's Sanchar Saathi mobile application is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India

Rupee falls 32 paise to all-time low of 89.85 against dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.70 against the US dollar before dropping to record low level of 89.85 , down 32 paise from its previous close

Nifty50 to hit 29,300 by end-2026? Nomura lists top 20 stock picks

Nomura expects Indian markets to trade in the range of 20-22x one-year forward earnings, assuming risk premia remain low.

Motilal Oswal says Adani Ports is set for multi-year expansion; here's why

The brokerage has retained its Buy rating on Adani Ports shares, with a revised target price of ₹1,770, implying a 16 per cent upside from the current market price of ₹1,531 per share

Premium takes over bars: Gin tops, agave explodes, Japanese malt pip Scotch

125 bars, 552 brands, 17 cities: What India is really drinking in 2025

Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son readies return amid her deteriorating health

The development comes as the 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson remains in a critical condition and has been placed on ventilation

Afcon Infra shares rise 2% in overall weak market; check reasons here

Around 9:20 AM, Afcons Infrastructure share was off day's high, but continued to trade 0.8 per cent higher at ₹411.8 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.19 per cent lower at 85,479.02 l

Unconstitutional: Congress slams mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty

Karnataka power tussle: Shivakumar to meet CM Siddaramaiah over breakfast

The meeting follows a high-level interaction between the two leaders on Saturday morning at Siddaramaiah's Cauvery residence

Delhi air stays 'very poor' as over 30 stations record AQI above 300

City records average AQI of 333; falling temperatures, and lower wind speed hinder dispersion of pollutants

Flying in America now costlier! Flyers without REAL ID must pay $45

US travellers who turn up at airports without a REAL ID will soon have the option to pay a $45 fee for a quicker digital identity check under TSA's new Confirm ID process starting February