Stock Market Highlights: Sensex plunges 2,496.89 points to settle at 74,207.24; Nifty tanks 775.65 points to 23,002.15

Sensex, Nifty Highlights on 19 March 2026: Foreign selling ​in Indian equities surged in the first half of March, led ‌by financials, marking the heaviest fortnightly selling in ​17 months and dragging the Nifty 50 to ⁠its worst fortnight since the COVID-19-led rout in March 2020. BSE Sensex slumps 2,496.89 pts to close at 74,207.24; Nifty 50 drops 775.65 pts to 23,002.15

En Slovénie, le gouvernement dénonce une « opération d’ingérence étrangère » menée par une société israélienne juste avant les élections

Le gouvernement de gauche de Robert Golob a mis en avant son soutien à Gaza dans la campagne pour les élections législatives de dimanche. Face à lui, l’opposition de droite, menée par Janez Jansa, est plus favorable à la politique du gouvernement israélien.

La défiance justifiée des Européens face à la guerre de Trump

Plusieurs pays européens ont décliné la demande du président américain de participer à la sécurisation de la circulation dans le détroit d’Ormuz. Donald Trump est le seul responsable de cette situation, compte tenu de sa politique du fait accompli.

Are Iran’s athletes political pawns?

Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.

Зійде протягом тижня: як правильно пророщувати насіння перцю в домашніх умовах

За умови правильного догляду насіння перцю може почати проростати вже протягом першого тижня.

Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back

The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.

Finance Ministry calls HDFC Bank strong institution with sound fundamentals

The RBI approved Keki Mistry as interim part-time chairman, ensuring a smooth transition amid the ongoing HDFC-HDFC Bank merger

EN DIRECT, guerre en Iran : les prix du pétrole mondial et du gaz européen s’envolent après des attaques sur les infrastructures énergétiques au Moyen-Orient

Après l’attaque mercredi par Israël d’une installation gazière iranienne majeure dans le Golfe, les gardiens de la révolution, armée idéologique de la République islamique d’Iran, ont menacé d’intensifier leurs frappes contre les installations énergétiques du Golfe.

India exploring power grid links with Sri Lanka to boost cross-border energy trade: Power Minister Khattar

Tracing the evolution of energy use, the minister spoke about the shift from early dependence on fire and coal to modern energy sources such as hydro, wind, nuclear and solar

Quando Kimi Antonelli prese la patente: “Si era allenato col cambio manuale e non mise la freccia”

L’ingegnere Sara Giusti della Motorizzazione di San Marino racconta la prova del 27 gennaio 2025 del campione di F1: “Si era esercitato sul furgone del papà e sulla macchina della zia. In un sorpasso gli ho ricordato che sulle strade non è come in pista: bisogna segnalare”

Axios: Трамп знал о планах Израиля ударить по газовому объекту Ирана

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Macron: “Attacchi sul gas sconsiderati. Si valuti una tregua”

Un uomo di circa 30 anni è stato ucciso in un moshav a Sharon da una bomba sganciata da un missile a frammentazione lanciato dall'Iran verso il centro di Israele

Дмитриев: цунами цен на нефть и газ скоро опустошит Европу

"Історики дадуть відповідь": Орбан не визначив, чи є удари Трампа по Ірану війною

За словами політика, Трамп вважав Іран джерелом війни.

Michael Hartono, morto uno dei due fratelli proprietari del Como

Il magnate indonesiano del tabacco aveva 86 anni

Sorteggio per i magistrati: perché è una trovata solo italiana e favorisce la politica

Alla vigilia del referendum sulla separazione delle carriere, ecco quel che c’è da sapere sull’aspetto più controverso ed emblematico della riforma

Trump threatens to blow up major Iranian gas field as energy prices soar higher

The president said he would not hesitate to attack the South Pars gas field, the largest in the world, if Iran continues to strike Qatar’s energy infrastructure.

Panel urges Sainik Schools to guide students towards defence and allied careers

The panel emphasized holistic development, faster approvals for new schools, and fee support for economically weaker students to broaden access and opportunities

Лихачев: радиационная обстановка у АЭС «Бушер» находится в норме

"Вбивця хижаків": США не випадково розгромили корабель Ірану торпедою, - Forbes

Удар торпедою з підводного човна став демонстрацією сили США та сигналом Ірану про готовність до жорстких дій.

2+2 покаже документальний фільм "Артилерія: секрет точності" про українських "богів війни"

Стрічка розповідає про розвиток української артилерії.

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

Artist who topped UK charts with Because I Got High created comedic videos from footage, which officers claimed invaded their privacyChart-topping US rapper Afroman has been cleared of wrongdoing after Ohio police filed a lawsuit against him, alleging defamation, emotional distress and invasion of privacy after the artist used footage from a police raid on his home in a series of mocking videos.In 2022, police searched the rapper’s home for evidence of drug possession and trafficking, and kidnapping. No evidence was found and no charges were filed. Continue reading...

ASM’s MINDSCAPE 2026 Reaffirms its Standing as One of India’s Most Distinctive Corporate Case Competitions

21 corporate teams from 10+ sectors compete in India’s flagship industry-driven case study challenge

Bengaluru-based TerraTern Emerges As a Global Hub for AI-Powered Immigration, Work & Study Abroad Guidance

HCLTech named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for third consecutive year

CIL arm BCCL achieves single-day coal booking of 2.37 Lt under special discount scheme

Under the scheme, discounts ranging from ₹100 to ₹600 per tonne were offered across various slabs, which received an encouraging response from consumers

Maxifurto allo stabilimento Prada di Venezia: rubate 400 scarpe per centinaia di migliaia di euro

Il blitz nella notte di giovedì 19 marzo a Dolo. Il commando ha sfondato l’ingresso della sede bloccando la via d'accesso con i furgoni

Iran War Live Updates: Oil and Gas Prices Soar After New Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

Refineries and gas facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia were struck, a day after Iran’s vast South Pars gas field was hit. The sustained attacks heightened fears over the war’s damage to the global economy.

Oil Prices Soar on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies

Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.

Кубок України з футболу 2025/26: визначилися пари півфіналістів

Матчі відбудуться 21-23 квітня.

"Найкращий танк" Путіна: чому елітні Т-90М раптово зникли з фронту в Україні

Російські Т-90М дедалі рідше з’являються на передовій в Україні через втрати, смертельні конструктивні недоліки та переведення елітних танків у резервні формування.

India’s oilmeal exports to China surge over 20-fold amid competitive pricing

With China lifting tariffs on Canadian rapeseed and geopolitical tensions disrupting West Asia and Europe shipments, Indian exporters face challenges.

West Asia crisis: CIL taking adequate measures to ensure coal supply to all consumers

As a proactive step, CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, has planned 29 e-auctions in the current month, offering about 23.56 million tonnes (MT) of coal

RBI working to provide avenues to Russian trade counterparts for INR use

For the past few years, both countries have focused on local currencies to settle bilateral trade and reduce reliance on the US Dollar

Gas price soars 25% after strikes on Qatar hub

Energy costs jump after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East,

Вперше за понад 10 років російський алюмінієвий гігант Дерипаски став збитковим

Підприємець Олег Дерипаска є одним із найбагатших людей РФ.

L’Fbi indaga l’ex spia Joe Kent. Si era dimesso martedì condannando l’intervento in Iran

L'ipotesi di reato riguarda una possibile diffusione di informazioni classificate, in un fascicolo aperto già prima delle dimissioni rassegnate dal funzionario all'inizio di questa settimana.

По делу о покушении на Сальдо проходят трое жителей Херсонской области

Iran hits Qatar gas operations in response to Israeli attack

Qatar’s main gas facility is among the energy sites targeted by Iran after its own main gas field was hit in an attack.

Woman has sentence quashed by Tanzania court after over a decade on death row

Lemi Limbu, who has severe intellectual disabilities, remains in prison and will now face retrial for the murder of her daughterA woman with severe intellectual disabilities in Tanzania has had her conviction and death sentence quashed after spending more than a decade in prison awaiting execution.Lemi Limbu, now in her early 30s, was convicted of the murder of her daughter in 2015. On 4 March, a court in Shinyanga, northern Tanzania, declared she can appeal. She will face a retrial, but a date has yet to be set. Continue reading...

Efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian speech face series of setbacks in court

Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protectedFew debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an unprecedented crackdown on protest over Israel and shows of support for Palestinian rights, especially at universities.Pro-Israel groups have filed hundreds of lawsuits or legal actions in an effort to sil

The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Here’s how it’s been spent – in charts

Now, the total is likely to have exceeded $18bn and counting. Where are America’s war dollars going, in a war that was never declared in the first place? Continue reading...

CAN 2025 : une victoire à la Pyrrhus pour Fouzi Lekjaa, patron du football marocain

La Confédération africaine de football a retiré, mardi 17 mars, le titre de champion d’Afrique au Sénégal pour l’attribuer au Maroc.

US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report finds

Dozens said they weren’t given chance to arrange care for their kids after being deported at short notice, study showsThe Trump administration is deporting a significant number of parents without asking them if they have children or allowing them to decide whether to bring their children with them, in apparent violation of its own policies, a major report has found.In interviews with dozens of parents deported to Honduras, as well as physicians and psychologists, government officials and staff at reception centers for deportees, researchers found that many parents were deported quickly after t

Чоловік Полякової відверто розповів про ревнощі та кризи у шлюбі з артисткою

Пара вважається однією з найміцніших в українському шоу-бізнесі.

“Salvate quei cavalli”. E Qatar Airways, paralizzata dalla guerra, riporta i purosangue in Europa

Gli animali, che dovevano gareggiare a Doha, sono stati trasferiti via terra in Arabia. Qui sono stati raggiunti da due velivoli vuoti che li hanno portati in Belgio. Eccezionali le misure di sicurezza

Adani Ports handles one million TEUs at Colombo west terminal in first year

A joint venture with John Keells Holdings PLC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the USD 800 million terminal strengthens Colombo as a transshipment hub, linking Asia, West Asia, and Europe, with a capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

В Кремле указали на влияние атак Киева на мировой энергетический рынок

HCC wins Rs 1,662 crore BMC contract for Goregaon-Mulund Link Road

The Aakshya-HCC joint venture, where HCC holds 49%, will execute the project, aimed at improving East-West connectivity in Mumbai. H

L’Inde confrontée à une pénurie de gaz d’ampleur en raison de la guerre au Moyen-Orient

Restrictions, marché noir et réseau de stockage illégal… La vulnérabilité des Indiens a été mise au jour par le conflit qui affecte le détroit d’Ormuz, par lequel transite 90 % de son gaz de pétrole liquéfié. Le pays est le deuxième importateur derrière la Chine.

India in talks with Russia, Belarus, Morocco to boost fertiliser imports

Although there are no shortages at present, the government is ‌keen to avoid any shortfalls during the summer season

Mahindra Lifespaces launches ₹3,000 crore residential project in Mumbai's Central suburbs

The project spans roughly 25.47 acres and will offer 2 and 3 BHK residences as part of a larger ecosystem integrating residential, commercial and retail components

Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council over ​Iran’s strikes on civilians and ⁠energy infrastructure

A note sent by the Gulf states describes the ballistic missile and drone strikes against them as a ‘serious concern for international peace and security’

Par panel on commerce recommends creating Capital Expenditure Efficiency Framework to monitor projects

Panel also urges measures to boost overseas patent filings, enhance export competitiveness, and promote international trade settlements in Indian rupees

В Кремле пройдет церемония награждения победителей и призеров Паралимпийских игр