South Pars, Ras Laffan & more: Which energy sites have been hit so far in Iran war?

Qatar condemned what it called a “brutal Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan,” saying it posed a direct threat to national security. The foreign ministry also warned that “Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, to the peoples of the region, and to its environment.” As missile and drone attacks spread across the Gulf, fears of a prolonged disruption to oil and gas supplies have intensified, with Brent crude briefly surging past $112 a barrel and global markets rattled.

Market crash wipes Rs 11L cr investor wealth; Sensex down 2,500 points; key reasons for fall

Stock market crash today: Higher crude oil prices and a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve weighed heavily on investor sentiment.Within minutes of trading, the sharp decline erased over Rs 11 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms.

Khandala trip turns fatal: 3 IIT-Bombay students die as SUV overturns on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Tragedy struck the Mumbai-Pune Expressway as three IIT Bombay students lost their lives in a car accident near Lonavala. The vehicle, returning from a Lonavala trip, reportedly overturned around 8:35 am, with police suspecting speeding as the primary cause. Faculty members have reached Panvel where post-mortems are underway for the deceased students.

Market crash wipes Rs 10L cr investor wealth; Sensex down 2,100 points; key reasons for fall

Stock market crash today: Higher crude oil prices and a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve weighed heavily on investor sentiment.Within minutes of trading, the sharp decline erased over Rs 10 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms.

AI-led layoffs of up to 20,000 in numbers may be coming to HSBC

HSBC is reportedly planning significant job cuts, potentially impacting 10% of its workforce, or around 20,000 employees, over the next three to five years. Chief Executive Georges Elhedery is leveraging Artificial Intelligence to streamline middle and back-office operations, aiming for greater cost efficiency and productivity. Non-client facing roles are expected to be most affected as the bank explores AI-driven changes.

PCB under fire after report claims Babar, Fakhar played World Cup injured

Pakistan cricket faces a new controversy. Questions surround the fitness of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during T20 World Cup selections. Medical evaluations flagged concerns after the tournament. Both players reportedly played with injuries. This has led to a review of their fitness clearances. Babar is now rehabilitating. Fakhar has returned to domestic cricket.

Assam election 2026: BJP releases list of candidates; CM Himanta to contest from Jalukbari

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma contesting from Jalukbari. The party has finalized seat-sharing with AGP and BPF, aiming to retain power. The announcement follows the declaration of the poll schedule for the 126-member assembly.

Watch: Uprooted trees to flying chairs, Pak sees widespread destruction due to storm

Tragic downpour in Karachi claimed at least 21 lives as strong winds and rain caused widespread destruction. Walls, roofs, and trees collapsed, leading to fatal accidents across the city. The deadliest incident in Moach Goth saw 13 people perish when a wall gave way. Rescue efforts are underway amidst warnings of continued unstable weather

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to everyone scared of AI taking away their jobs: Fact of the matter is …

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes artificial intelligence will create more jobs. He points to past technologies like PCs and mobile phones that boosted employment. Huang states that current industries face labor shortages, not automation issues. Robots will fill these gaps, driving economic growth and creating new opportunities. While acknowledging uncertainty, he notes technology has consistently generated more work throughout history.

Pune cab horror: Techie’s finger partially severed after driver bites him over fare dispute

An IT professional in Pune had two fingers of his left hand bitten by a cab driver after a dispute over fare. The driver allegedly refused the app-quoted price and demanded payment by meter, leading to an assault. The driver has been arrested and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

America’s LUCAS vs Iran’s Shahed: Battle of cheap drones in Middle East war and who has the edge?

Pune cab horror: Techie’s finger partially severed after cab driver bites him over fare dispute

An IT professional in Pune had two fingers of his left hand bitten by a cab driver after a dispute over fare. The driver allegedly refused the app-quoted price and demanded payment by meter, leading to an assault. The driver has been arrested and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold reach Rs 1.65 lakh/10 gms & silver Rs 2.85 lakh/kg?

Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices may see some upside swing, while silver prices may move up to Rs 285,000, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.

Stock market crash erases Rs 7 lakh crore investors’ wealth in minutes; top reasons for fall

Stock market crash today: Higher crude oil prices and a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve weighed heavily on investor sentiment.Within minutes of trading, the sharp decline erased over Rs 7 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms.

Gujarat goes Uttarakhand way, to make registration of live-ins must

Gujarat has introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026 Bill, aiming to standardize personal laws for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships across communities, with exemptions for Scheduled Tribes. The bill mandates registration of marriages and divorces, bans polygamy, and sets a legal framework for live-in relationships and remarriage after divorce.