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Indian equity indices surged significantly on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing their strongest single-day gains in years. This rally was fueled by relief over a US-Iran ceasefire, leading to a drop in oil prices and easing inflation concerns. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies increased by ₹16.1 lakh crore.

The Reserve Bank of India is opening up the term money market to a wider range of financial institutions, including specialized government-backed entities like Nabard and Sidbi. Previously exclusive to banks and primary dealers, this move aims to refine interest rates and boost market liquidity. Additionally, borrowing limits for standalone primary dealers are being increased.

Winnipeg police say DNA tests have confirmed the death of a First Nations woman who disappeared more than two years ago.

110k viewers watched the stunning performance at Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, hosted for the first time in the Royal Albert Hall.

Liverpool fans on X are fuming after Arne Slot opted to include five defenders in his starting XI to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

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Markets surged for the fourth consecutive session, buoyed by favorable geopolitical cues. Key stocks like TCS, HDFC Bank, ITC Hotels, Hyundai India, and Adani Enterprises are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments. Analysts emphasize the need for continued buying and stable crude oil prices for sustained gains.

With this, Equinix’s India investment has touched a total of $365 million. Per Cyrus Adaggra, president for Asia-Pacific at Equinix, APAC is being seen as a safer and more reliable investment destination.

The only thing harder to come by than a winning streak for Tony Vitello’s squad has been days where they send the home fans happy.

Shoppers debate risks of bypassing Aldi’s cart system as an employee warns common workaround could cause costly problems.

While the ceasefire may hold for now, a return to normal oil trade could take at least three months due to multiple hurdles, including slow vessel movement, limited ship and insurance availability, loading constraints and production shut-ins, industry executives said.

Private equity backed IT firms are growing faster than public market companies. This is due to strong cost control and operational changes. These firms show higher risk appetite and focus on leadership. They are also quicker to adapt to AI-led disruption. This efficiency leads to higher market valuations. Investors are interested in their repeatable revenue and scalability.

Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, can find thousands of critical security flaws, some decades old. Due to potential misuse, it is not being released publicly. Instead, about 40 companies, including tech giants, are testing it to fix bugs before attackers can exploit them. This development signals a major shift in cybersecurity.

New-age luggage startups like Mokobara, Nasher Miles, and Uppercase face financial strain as raw material costs surge 35-50% due to the West Asia conflict. These companies, seeking fresh capital, may need to adjust cost structures, potentially impacting their aggressive customer acquisition strategies and growth projections.

RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures participated in the round. The company will use the fresh capital to expand its GPU compute and AI data centre capabilities and hire talent. Nava, which is expanding beyond its earlier software-led GPU cloud offering to a vertically integrated model, aims to target enterprises building AI models and applications, offering infrastructure through models such as GPU-as-a-service and bare-metal compute.

According to Government e-Marketplace (GeM) tender status data, the qualified bidders include Paradigmit Technology Services, Tata Communications, RackBank Datacenters, Netmagic IT Services, E2E Networks, Yotta Data Services, Cyfuture India, Sify Digital Services and UrsaCompute.

TR Capital will deploy $1 billion in India over the next five years, across consumer, financial services, and healthcare, while selectively evaluating opportunities at the intersection of software and artificial intelligence (AI), managing partner Frederic Azemard told ET today.

Indian IT firms are increasing job cuts in the US, with layoffs expected to accelerate due to AI's growing influence and slowing deal-making. Companies are restructuring, impacting onsite employees, especially those tied to large transformation deals. Regulatory filings reveal a significant rise in layoffs in early 2026 compared to the previous year.

Filmmaker Oliver Laxe’s Oscar-nominated story of ravers traversing the desert may destroy you.

A few weeks ago, St. John’s followed through on a preseason promise to ensure Rick Pitino didn’t coach elsewhere.  Now, reaching 1,000 wins at the Queens school could happen after he inked a new four-year deal.

CEOs express cautious optimism following the US-Iran ceasefire, anticipating a consumer sentiment boost after a month of geopolitical uncertainty. While markets rallied and oil prices dropped, they caution that supply chain disruptions, LPG shortages, and labor migration will take time to normalize, with inflationary pressures persisting.

Rex Heuermann admitted to killing multiple women over decades, including several of the victims long associated with the Gilgo Beach case.