Stock market today: Sensex closes over 600 points down, Nifty50 above 24,000 – not just IT stocks, HDFC Bank & RIL also drag down indices

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. Fresh geopolitical concerns also added to the cautious mood in the market. (AI image) Stock market breaks winning streak: Indian equity benchmark equity indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, snapped their five-session winning streak on Friday, with the Sensex shedding 607 points and the Nifty settling at…

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‘He’s shown glimpses’: India coach names Hardik Pandya’s ‘natural successor’ | Cricket News

Ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Nitish Kumar Reddy is emerging as the “natural successor” to Hardik Pandya as the team continues to build its all-rounder options for the future.India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In recent…

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BITSAT 2026 seat allotment result out today, counselling process moves to next stage

BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 seat allotment result today, counselling process enters key admission stage BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 result: The BITSAT 2026 admission process has reached a significant stage with the release of the Iteration 1 seat allotment result today. Candidates who completed counselling registration and submitted their programme preferences can access the admission portal…

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India opens dumping probe into Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyres and rubber products

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Resorcinol, a key chemical used in tyres, rubber products and industrial applications, from China and Japan following allegations that low-priced shipments are hurting domestic manufacturers, PTI reported.The probe was initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after a complaint filed by Atul Ltd, which…

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How captaincy has fueled Shubman Gill’s rise as India’s new run machine | Cricket News

Shubman Gill’s rise from rookie opener to depandable captain Shubman Gill, the face of the Indian cricket team and the man appointed captain of both the Test and ODI sides, has clearly justified the BCCI’s decision. Since taking over the captaincy, Gill has transformed himself from a promising opener into one of India’s most dependable…

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‘Lionel Messi deserved a red card’: Algeria complain to FIFA over controversial tackle in World Cup, question VAR | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Algeria have filed a complaint with FIFA over what they described as “refereeing injustice” during their opening FIFA World Cup defeat to…

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No IAS, no UPSC: How America's bureaucracy works without a permanent elite cadre

India’s IAS-led bureaucracy is often compared with the United States, where no UPSC-style examination or IAS equivalent exists. Instead, a new US President can appoint roughly 4,000 political officials, while leadership positions listed in the government’s Plum Book number around 8,000–9,000. However, administrative continuity is maintained by a permanent federal workforce of more than 20…

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