FPI sell-off, retail panic fuel sharp market correction; mid, small caps enter negative territory

[ad_1] On a day global stock indices were battered by rising international trade tensions induced by US President Donald Trump, Indian markets followed their slump, with all gauges dipping sharply. Japan’s Nikkei and China’s CSI 300 fell 2.88% and 1.97%, respectively, amid weak openings for Germany’s Dax and French CAC. Almost on cue, the Indian…

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Cabinet approves revised Waqf Amendment Bill; may be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session: Report

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposed amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after incorporating changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The approval paves the way for the bill to be tabled in Parliament in the second half of the budget session beginning March 10. The…

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Will Shashi Tharoor join BJP? Congress MP says ‘There is always an option to…’

[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor’s alleged involvement in intra-party differences within Congress has been in the news for almost a week. The rumours triggered speculations about Tharoor joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with reports claiming Rahul Gandhi is sidelining him amid disgruntlement in the Kerala cadre. Will Shahi Tharoor join BJP? “I have…

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PM Narendra Modi hails Vicky Kaushal’s historical-drama ‘Chhaava’

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 98th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, on Friday (February 21, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Vicky Kaushal starrer historical period drama Chhaava and spoke about Maharashtra’s role in shaping both Marathi and Hindi cinema. Speaking at…

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‘Rahul Gandhi acting as tool’, ‘nonsensical’: BJP, Congress trade barbs over USAID funding in India

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has questioned the United States’ decision to allocate $21 million for voter turnout efforts in India, suggesting it was an attempt to influence the election. “Why do we need to spend USD 21 million for voter turnout in India? I guess they were trying to get somebody else elected,” Trump…

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‘Risen from grassroots’: PM Modi congratulates Rekha Gupta on taking oath as Delhi Chief Minister

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended congratulations to Rekha Gupta for taking the oath as Delhi Chief Minister. Also Read: Will new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stay in Kejriwal’s ’Sheesh Mahal’? Her answer In a post on X, PM wrote, “Congratulations to Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji on taking oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister….

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Hindi ’imposition’ row: Why Tamil Nadu and Centre are at loggerheads again – ‘those who accepted stand to lose…’

[ad_1] Hindi ‘imposition’ row: The war of words between Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the centre over the alleged imposition of Hindi language refuses to die down. On Wednesday, Chief Minister MK Stalin shared a poem by 20th century Tamil poet Bharathidasan (1891-1964) linked…

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Rahul Gandhi presents dissent note on CEC appointment, says ‘disrespectful, discourteous’ for PM Modi, Amit Shah to…

[ad_1] Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, “presented a dissent note during the meeting to select the next Chief Election Commissioner,” the Congress said in a post on X on Tuesday. The party said Gandhi’s dissent note was in response to the Prime Minister-led panel’s decision to finalise the name of…

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Big victory for BJP in Chhattisgarh municipal election, party wins all 10 mayor posts; set to sweep urban bodies

[ad_1] The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday won all 10 mayor posts and majority of civic bodies in the Chhattisgarh after its resounding victories in assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state. The elections to 173 urban bodies including 10 municipal corporations, 49 municipal councils and 114 Nagar Panchayats were held on February…

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