Global crude prices saw a dip on Friday. Statements from US President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu helped calm fears of more attacks on energy facilities. Brent crude moved towards $107 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate for May hovered around $94. This follows a sharp rally due to supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf region.
Stock market today: Benchmark indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Friday after a big selloff on Thursday that saw markets tank over 3%. While Nifty50 opened above 23,200, BSE Sensex rose over 700 points, just shy of 75,000.
A retired Merchant Navy officer, Ashok Kumar Kharat, has been arrested in Nashik. He allegedly posed as an astrologer and repeatedly raped a woman for over three years. The accused was remanded in police custody. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the case.
Amid rising scrutiny, TP-Link’s CEO Jeffrey Chao is applying for U.S. permanent residency via a $1 million visa program, a move that coincides with ongoing federal investigations into his firm. The investigations, conducted by the Commerce, Justice, and FTC departments, are fueled by worries that Chinese authorities might pressure TP-Link to support cyber threats.
A new study reveals a significant link between ultraprocessed food consumption and increased heart disease risk. Research following over 6,800 adults showed that each additional daily serving of these processed items raised the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by 5%. Those consuming the most ultraprocessed foods faced a nearly 67% higher risk of major heart events.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:
The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a massive financial network linked to alleged illegal surrogacy and baby selling by Dr. Pachipala Namratha. Nearly Rs 40 crore in cash deposits and Rs 20 crore in withdrawals were observed, alongside the provisional attachment of 50 properties worth Rs 29.7 crore across multiple cities.
Tom Brady sparked buzz ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic with a playful but pointed joke about Jayden Daniels and his mother, Regina Jackson. The comment drew laughs because it tapped into Daniels’ injury-hit 2025 season and ongoing public interest in his close relationship with Jackson. With multiple NFL stars in attendance, Brady’s quick wit stole the spotlight, while Daniels handled the moment calmly, letting the humor land without escalating it.
NHL general manager conferences generated tension between league officials, as the discussions about rules and refereeing became the leading ones. In the meantime, the Edmonton Oilers were given some important news on the injury status of Leon Draisaitl after his recent loss to the Nashville Predators. This is one of the most crucial NHL injury updates ever because he is supposed to get back before the playoffs.
