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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex, Nifty50 may see negative start on fresh US strikes in Iran; brent crude prices rise

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

Indian equity markets climbed to their highest level in two weeks on Monday after indications of progress in peace discussions between the United States and Iran pushed crude oil prices lower and improved investor sentiment towards riskier assets. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a memorandum of...

Parents’ fear of divorce stigma may be pushing many women into death traps: SC | India News

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday awarded life imprisonment to a man for murdering his wife for dowry, highlighting how parents’ anxiety to save the marriage of their daughters may push many women into a death trap by sending them back to matrimonial homes despite complaints of torture.Amidst growing number of dowry cases, apex court...

Fourth CNG price rise: IGL hikes rates by Rs 2 across NCR region

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Tuesday announced another increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) rates, taking the tally of hikes to four within a span of less than two weeks. The latest revision saw CNG prices go up by Rs 2 per kg. The latest increase comes after IGL raised CNG prices by Rs 2...

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U.S. conducts ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as Trump seeks peace deal

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. forces conducted “self defense” strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command saying the military action was to “protect...

Oil price today: Brent crude jumps 2%, WTI inches close to $90 as US strikes on Iran dim peace hopes

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

Oil prices remained mixed on Tuesday as hopes of progress in US-Iran talks were offset by fresh US military strikes in Iran. While the US oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate slipped 5.46% to $91.33 a barrel, Brent crude from the North Sea moved higher, gaining 2.35% to trade at $98.40 per barrel.The market reaction came...

Another coal ‘scam’ case falls flat, ex-minister Subodh Kant Sahay’s brother let off | India News

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

NEW DELHI: A special CBI court in Delhi has acquitted the brother of former Union minister Subodh Kant Sahay and others in a coal block allocation case, strongly criticising the prosecution’s investigation and evidence.The former minister’s brother, Sudhir Kumar Sahay, was one of the directors of SKS Ispat & Power Ltd who was accused in...

Governor’s statement boosts rupee, closes 46p up at 95.23/$

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

MUMBAI: The rupee gained paise to close at 95.23 against the dollar up 46 paise from its previous close of 95.69 following statements from the RBI governor in support of the currency combining with a softening of crude oil prices in the international market on hopes of an Iran-US truce.“The rupee has strengthened, and the...

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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Tariffs eased. Trust didn’t.

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Now that the Trump-Xi summit has helped keep tariffs in check, Chinese companies and U.S. representatives alike are making the most of an extended...

Apple set to clock Rs 1.4 lakh crore revenue in FY26: Report

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

NEW DELHI: Apple is set to overtake FMCG major Hindustan Unilever in revenue, as affluent Indian consumers spend more on premium smartphones and digital lifestyles while growth in traditional household staples slows.A report by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund estimates Apple India’s FY26 revenue at over Rs 1.4 lakh crore, more than twice HUL’s projected Rs...

Covid-like protocol imposed on flights from Ebola hotspots | India News

TazaPulseMay 26, 2026

NEW DELHI: Airlines flying in people to India who have been to Ebola hot zones in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, will now have to ensure such passengers file self-declaration forms (SDF) before arrival. Thermal screening will be done on passengers coming from the hotspots.In a move reminiscent of Covid...