Congress withdraws from Baramati bypoll, 22 independents deny Sunetra Pawar a walkover

The Congress has withdrawn its candidate from the Baramati by-election, following an advisory from Sharad Pawar to support NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar. Despite the Congress exit, over 30 independent candidates remain, prompting NCP efforts to persuade them to withdraw before the deadline.

Hezbollah chief’s nephew Ali Yusuf Harshi killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in Beirut.

Why is stock market down today? Nifty50 below 23,750; BSE Sensex tanks 1,000 points

Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,800, BSE Sensex was down over 1,000 points.

‘As mark of respect for Ajit Pawar’: Congress to withdraw Baramati bypoll candidate

Baramati bypoll: Congress withdraws candidate to pave way for Sunetra Pawar

The Congress has withdrawn its candidate from the Baramati by-election, following an advisory from Sharad Pawar to support NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar. Despite the Congress exit, over 30 independent candidates remain, prompting NCP efforts to persuade them to withdraw before the deadline.

We are already in a World War—and it won’t end soon: Ray Dalio

Securing supply: India presses Iran to expedite movement of oil shipments through Hormuz

Despite the temporary pause in hostilities, industry executives have cautioned that a full return to normal oil trade could take at least three months.

Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation frameworks, threatens the fragile peace ahead of crucial talks.

Fuel tanker Green Asha carrying over 15,000 tonnes of LPG reaches India after crossing Hormuz

An India-flagged LPG carrier, Green Asha, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and docked at JNPA, carrying vital supplies amid regional tensions. This arrival highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain stable domestic LPG supply, with the government ensuring availability and addressing potential concerns for migrant workers.

Will gold rise to Rs 1.65 lakh/10 grams & silver touch Rs 2.70 lakh/kg?

Gold and silver price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are seeing some bullish bias and are likely to see a steady rise in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.

Assembly polls 2026: BJP eyes Assam hat-trick; three-way contest in Kerala

Disney preparing to make sizeable layoffs under new CEO Josh D’Amaro

Disney is set to lay off up to 1,000 employees soon. This move primarily impacts the marketing department. The entertainment giant is facing challenges with streaming profits and box office performance. These job cuts are part of a larger strategy to streamline operations and invest in digital growth areas. This follows previous significant workforce reductions.

Truce on edge: Iran may walk out of US ceasefire deal amid Israel’s Lebanon offensive

Non-survivable heatwaves: What scientists just learned about extreme temperatures

New research challenges the long-held 35°C wet-bulb temperature as the human survival limit. A physiology-based model suggests deadly heat stress can occur at cooler, drier conditions, even below this threshold. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, with lethal heat already impacting them during recent heatwaves, highlighting urgent reassessment of heat risk warnings.

Did ChatGPT come first or Gemini: Google CEO Sundar Pichai answers

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated the company did not miss the AI chatbot wave but deliberately delayed its release. He revealed Google had a functional version of ChatGPT internally, but it was deemed too toxic and unrefined for public release, prioritizing product quality over being first to market.