IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.25 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL, TCS, L&T and Infosys. State Bank of India, NTPC, Maruti, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors and Power Grid were among the laggards, slipping up to 2.94 per cent.
The opposition Congress in Karnataka will complete the process of identifying probable candidates in 150 assembly segments in the state by March-end in anticipation of a snap poll this year.
Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.
The election campaign in Telangana was similar to a violent Telugu movie laced with the choicest of dialogues, says Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa
Landslides triggered by heavy rain cut off large parts of northern and eastern Sikkim, including Nathula pass, while efforts were being made to restore connectivity, officials said on Friday.
Symbiosis is organising the National Aptitude Test For Undergraduates for admission to their graduation programmes in law, Computers & IT, management and design.
IMAGES from the Australian Open Men's semi-finals played on Friday.
Current calculations point to a World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand in Mumbai, and pacer Trent Boult expressed hope that the aggressive approach of Rohit Sharma's side will give the Kiwis a chance to snap the hosts' red-hot run.
Addressing the state legislative assembly, Rao said, "We will cut power and water supply if needed to military authorities (Cantonment limits) because it is not fair to close the roads whenever they want."
India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka
Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Tata Steel and Infosys. NSE Nifty surged 191.95 points to 15,824.05.
The Pattali Makkal Katchi said on Sunday that it has decided to snap ties with the front led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa.All was not well in AIADMK-led front after Jayalalithaa recently gave permission to her party MLA C V Shanmugam to file a case in a court seeking to direct the police to include PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss and his son and former Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss in a murder case.
Australia defeated India by 209 after the latter lost 7 wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on fifth and final day on Sunday.
Ambulance operators were refusing to carry patients due to fear of harassment.
Jia Min was happy to execute her plan but acknowledged that her opponent was not at her best shape.
Bajaj Finance was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, tanking up to 8 per cent, followed by Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Maruti and HCL Tech. Axis Bank, ITC, NTPC and M&M were among the top gainers.
LeBron James and Drew Gooden notched 23 points apiece to help the Cleveland Cavaliers romp past the Orlando Magic 111-92.
A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp.
Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by TCS, Maruti, Reliance, Sun Pharma and Infosys. NSE Nifty fell 16.10 points to 15,818.25.
Nifty ended above 4,800 at 4,801, up 36 points.
Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald was disappointed with Shakib al Hasan's appeal that saw Angelo Mathews 'timed-out'.
'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'
'We all are united and intact. We have been working for the people and will continue to serve people. We have done a lot of developmental work in Bihar. From constructing good roads, bridges, electricity, and drinking water facilities to several other infrastructural projects, we have done a lot of work in the state. The electorate will make the final decision'
Silver also dropped by Rs 800 to Rs 40,600 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
From the Sensex pack, NTPC jumped nearly 4 per cent after the company posted over 23 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in the April-June quarter of 2023-24. Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Maruti and JSW Steel were among the other major gainers.
He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.
A recovery from lower levels in the last hour of trade led by buying in banking, metals and realty stocks, capped losses.
Pune FC snapped ONGC's winning streak at the Ambedkar stadium with a solitary win in a 24th Round I-League clash in New Delhi on Sunday.
India were also heavily fancied to beat New Zealand at the same stage of the 2019 edition, only to lose by 18 runs at Old Trafford.
'You need all the departments to do well for you,' Rohit Sharma explained. 'And I thought our strength really has been all three departments.'
According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro jumped over 3 per cent.ITC, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Infosys and State Bank of India were the other major gainers.
NTPC was the top gainer, spurting 4.28 per cent. Other winners were Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Yes Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank and SBI, rising up to 1.38 per cent.
'If he has not achieved 'Congress mukt Bharat' even now, the question of his creating a 'DMK mukt Tamil Nadu' does not arise,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Banks, real-estate, autos lead gains.
Delhi Capitals will look to do the double when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL contest at home on Saturday.
World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.
Dollar index was seen trading in a thin range ahead of unemployment claims and Fed Chairman Bernanke speech later on Thursday.