Indian Stock Market Opens Weak as Global Pressure Drags Sensex and Nifty Lower

Traders monitor falling Sensex and Nifty during weak stock market session

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower amid weak global cues, with the Sensex and Nifty extending losses due to heavy selling pressure during early trade. India’s domestic equity markets witnessed sharp selling pressure during early trading hours on Sunday as weak global cues weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and the NIFTY 50 — opened in negative territory and extended losses as the session progressed. Market participants remained cautious amid concerns over global economic uncertainty, weak international market trends and sustained selling across key…

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117 Ama Bus Services Hit Across Bhubaneswar as Employees Protest Over Unpaid Salaries

Ama Bus employees protest at Patrapada depot in Bhubaneswar over pending salaries

Ama Bus services in Bhubaneswar were severely disrupted after employees staged a protest over pending salaries, EPF, ESI benefits and workplace safety demands, leaving commuters stranded across the city. Public transportation services in Bhubaneswar witnessed major disruption on Monday after employees associated with the Ama Bus service launched a large-scale protest over pending salaries and other workplace-related grievances. The agitation led to more than 100 buses remaining off the roads, severely affecting daily commuters across the Odisha capital during peak office hours. According to sources, around 117 Ama buses operating…

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They Mapped Space Before This: New Research Expands Understanding of the Clitoris

For a species that can land rovers on Mars and livestream it in 4K, it is striking that researchers are still uncovering new details about an organ that has existed, quietly and consistently, within half the population. In 2024, researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center published what is being described as one of the most detailed 3D maps of the clitoral nerve network to date. Led by gynecological and anatomical specialists, the study used advanced imaging to trace nerve pathways with unprecedented clarity. What they found challenges decades of simplified…

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Rathindra Bose Elected Unopposed as Speaker of West Bengal Assembly

Rathindra Bose elected Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the first session of the newly formed House. Rathindra Bose was on Friday elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the inaugural proceedings of the newly constituted House. The election marked a significant political moment for the newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal, as a first-time Bharatiya Janata Party legislator formally assumed one of the most important constitutional positions in the state legislature. The…

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Dr Vedprakash Mishra Appointed Head of National Experts Panel by National Medical Commission

Dr Vedprakash Mishra appointed head of National Medical Commission experts panel

Dr Vedprakash Mishra has been appointed head of the National Experts Panel formed by the National Medical Commission to enhance medical education standards across India. Dr Vedprakash Mishra, one of India’s senior-most medical education administrators and academic advisors, has been appointed as the head of the National Experts Panel constituted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The appointment was officially notified by the NMC on May 12, marking an important development in India’s evolving medical education framework. Dr Mishra, who is based in Nagpur, currently serves as the Chief Advisor…

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West Bengal Government Unveils Three-Phase Plan to Accelerate Bangladesh Border Fencing

The West Bengal government has initiated a three-phase strategy to speed up border fencing work along the Bangladesh border.

The West Bengal government has prepared a three-phase strategy to transfer land to the BSF and accelerate Bangladesh border fencing within 45 days. The newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari has initiated an ambitious strategy to expedite the long-delayed border fencing work along the India-Bangladesh international border. According to sources within the state administration, the government has designed a three-phase plan to hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of fencing in vulnerable and previously unfenced stretches. Officials…

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SSG Road Reopened for Two-Way Traffic After Snow Clearance, Authorities Issue Strict Travel Advisory

Authorities reopened the SSG road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri) Road after snow clearance operations and issued strict travel advisories for commuters.

Authorities have reopened the SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road) for two-way traffic after snow clearance operations, while issuing safety guidelines and weather advisories for commuters. The administration in Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the strategically important Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road for two-way movement of medium and heavy motor vehicles following extensive snow clearance operations carried out along the route. According to an official notification issued by the Office of the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the road was reopened from May 15, 2026, after authorities completed necessary restoration and safety assessments on the snow-bound…

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Calcutta High Court Stays Demolition of Illegal Building in Kolkata’s Tiljala Area

The Calcutta High Court has temporarily stayed demolition work at the Tiljala building following a deadly fire incident in Kolkata.

Calcutta High Court stayed the demolition of an allegedly illegal building in Kolkata’s Tiljala area after a deadly fire incident, while refusing rehabilitation for residents. Calcutta High Court on Friday imposed an interim stay on the demolition of an allegedly illegal multi-storey structure in the Tiljala area of Kolkata following a recent fire tragedy that claimed two lives. The matter was heard by the bench of Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, which directed authorities to suspend demolition activities for the time being and scheduled the next hearing in the case for…

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Kerala Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Yellow Alert Across Multiple Districts

Heavy rainfall and cloudy weather conditions in Kerala

IMD has issued a yellow alert in multiple Kerala districts amid forecasts of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as monsoon conditions strengthen over the region. India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in several districts of Kerala as the state prepares for another spell of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the coming days. According to the latest weather bulletin released on Thursday, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in six districts — Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod — prompting authorities to advise residents to remain…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Offers Prayers at Kamakhya Temple, Seeks Peace and Prosperity for Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma offering prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Assam. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, where he offered prayers and sought blessings for the peace, prosperity and overall well-being of the people of Assam. The Chief Minister’s visit to the famous temple atop Nilachal Hill drew the attention of devotees and visitors present at the shrine. Temple authorities welcomed him upon arrival, while security arrangements were put in place…

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