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NEW DELHI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — Shares of PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Ltd made a weak debut on the stock exchanges today, listing at a nearly 4% discount to the issue price of ₹386. The lackluster listing follows a tepid subscription response and coincides with a massive broader market crash triggered by escalating geopolitical…
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MUMBAI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — Indian equity markets suffered a massive sell-off in early trade today as the escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran sent global oil prices soaring and triggered a “risk-off” sentiment among investors. The BSE Sensex crashed 1,758.22 points (2.19%) to hit an intraday low of 78,480.63, while the…
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MUMBAI (4 March 2026) — The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, marking a sharp decline of 69 paise. The currency’s slump is primarily driven by a surge in global crude oil prices and heightened risk aversion as the military conflict between the…
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NEW DELHI / MUMBAI (March 4, 2026) — The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a categorical denial following reports that it had sought urgent details on aviation fuel stocks from international airport operators. In a statement released late Tuesday and reiterated on Wednesday morning, the state-owned body clarified that it has not made…
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NEW DELHI (2 March 2026) — On the eve of World Hearing Day, specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi have raised an alarm over a significant rise in hearing loss among young adults. Experts highlighted that the shift from traditional loudspeakers to personal audio devices like headphones and earbuds has…
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THANE (3 March 2026) — The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has ordered a compensation of ₹25,59,000 to the husband and two minor children of a 28-year-old woman who was crushed to death by a speeding tanker nearly a decade ago. MACT member R.V. Mohite, in an order dated February 25 and released…
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MADURAI (3 March 2026) — The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has suggested that the Tamil Nadu government allow a group of five court-appointed individuals to offer symbolic prayers at the Deepathoon (stone pillar) atop the Tirupparankundram hill. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, presiding over a contempt petition, clarified that this was a “suggestion and…
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PRAYAGRAJ (2 March 2026) — In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has declared that a judicial officer—regardless of their rank—stands above the District Magistrate (DM), the Superintendent of Police (SP), and even the political head of a state while discharging judicial functions. Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, in a verdict dated February 19,…
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BENGALURU (2 March 2026) — The Karnataka High Court has extended the interim protection granted to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh until March 9, 2026. The actor is facing legal action for allegedly mocking a sacred regional deity while mimicking Rishab Shetty’s character from the film Kantara: Chapter 1. Court Proceedings and Travel Disruptions The hearing,…
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KOCHI (2 March 2026) — Coming down heavily on the state administration following a series of fatal elephant attacks, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Chief Secretary to submit a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap to address human-wildlife conflict. A Division Bench comprising Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Jobin Sebastian summoned the state’s top bureaucrats,…