Stock market: Nifty50 opens above 24,600; BSE Sensex gains over 350 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.

Most overseas players to return for IPL

IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension. Most overseas players are returning, excluding some Australians and Englishmen. Key players like Pat Cummins and Travis Head will participate. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders will be at full strength. Rajasthan Royals face uncertainty with player availability.

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar appointed UPSC chairman

Ajay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). President Droupadi Murmu approved his appointment, filling the vacancy left by Preeti Sudan. Kumar served as India’s defence secretary and will lead the UPSC, responsible for conducting civil services examinations for key services like IAS and IPS.

‘Mere paas bomb hai?’: Passenger arrested at Kolkata airport

A 26-year-old passenger from Imphal was arrested at Kolkata airport after uttering the word "bomb" before boarding an IndiGo flight to Mumbai, triggering a security alert and flight delay. Regal Chongtham made the remark sarcastically during security checks, leading to the activation of bomb disposal squads and thorough aircraft inspection.

Top stocks to buy: Recommendations for today

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommend buying Waaree Energies above ₹2700, targeting ₹3000, Premier Energies near ₹1000, targeting ₹1160, and GMMP Faudler near ₹1070, targeting ₹1230.

US-China trade: Trump says he called Apple CEO after China tariff rollback and...

Following a US-China trade agreement where tariffs are suspended for 90 days, President Trump claimed Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to increase US investments, potentially building more plants. This news follows reports of Apple considering iPhone price hikes, possibly linked to tariffs.

Government set to float 20,000 crore scheme to boost shipbuilding

Retail inflation eases to lowest since July 2019

Diabetes drives one-third heart fatalities in England, finds report

A concerning report from Diabetes UK reveals that nearly 29% of heart disease deaths in England now involve individuals with diabetes, a figure that has doubled since 2009. This alarming trend highlights the dangerous link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, driven by factors like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Greek island of Kasos, eastern Mediterranean

A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.

Days before fresh trade talks, India initiates WTO action on US steel duties

India-Pak tensions: Rajnath reviews security, tells forces to maintain highest vigil

Operation Sindoor: Indian air defence renders Turkish drones ineffective

Stop supporting terror or face annihilation: PM to Pakistan

India-Pakistan tensions: Flight to safety for Great Indian Bustard babies from border