Business

Sensex Falls Over 900 Points, Nifty50 Slips Below 22,900 in Market Crash

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as the Sensex dropped more than 900 points and the Nifty50 fell below the 22,900 level. The fall marked a notable crash in today's trading session.

20 Oct 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Unistring Tech Solutions' Hyderabad Unit, Impact Said Minimal

Unistring Tech Solutions, a subsidiary of Zen Technologies, reported a fire incident at its Hyderabad facility. The company said the impact on operations is expected to be minimal.

20 Oct 2026

Bodoland Lottery 3 PM Draw Results Announced for March 17 Tuesday Series

The Bodoland lottery held its 3 PM draw on March 17, releasing the winning numbers for the Tuesday series. Participants can view the results on the Goodreturns platform.

20 Oct 2026

India Ranked 88th in Global Economic Freedom Index, Tehelka Analysis

Tehelka's latest report places India at 88th in the Global Economic Freedom Index, citing regulatory and institutional hurdles as key factors limiting economic freedom.

20 Oct 2026

Contractor Delays Stall Telangana STP Tenders Under HAM

The Telangana state government’s sewage treatment plant (STP) tenders under the Housing and Urban Development Ministry (HAM) have been delayed due to a lack of responses from contractors.

20 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Pushes Ahead with New Waterway for Industrial Cargo

The Andhra Pradesh government has moved forward with a waterway project designed to transport industrial cargo, aiming to enhance logistics in the state.

20 Oct 2026

SCR Launches 120 Special Trains, Carries 400,000 Extra Passengers

South Central Railway has introduced 120 special trains, transporting an additional 400,000 passengers across its network.

20 Oct 2026

UltraTech completes Rs 2,650 crore cement plant in Andhra Pradesh in 14 months

UltraTech Cement has commissioned a new cement manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, costing Rs 2,650 crore and built within 14 months.

20 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu Introduces New GST Checks to Streamline Goods Movement

The Tamil Nadu government has rolled out revised GST verification procedures aimed at speeding up the transport of goods across the state.

20 Oct 2026

Maharashtra-made JCB machine marks India's first export under New Zealand trade pact

A JCB construction machine manufactured in Maharashtra has become the inaugural Indian export under the newly‑signed India‑New Zealand trade agreement, signalling a boost for bilateral trade.

20 Oct 2026

Indian Banks Shut Down in 13 States Today Amid Nationwide Closure

All banks across 13 Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, were closed today as part of a nationwide shutdown.

20 Oct 2026

Ampere Opens Four New Experience Centres in Delhi

Ampere has expanded its retail presence in Delhi by launching four new experience centres, offering customers hands‑on access to its electric scooter lineup.

20 Oct 2026