Seven dogs escape thieves, walk over 17 km back home in miraculous journey. Viral videoA passerby captured the dogs walking together and recorded a video. He shared it on the Chinese social media platform Douyin, urging local authorities to help. Updated on: Mar 24
Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sameera Reddy opened up about the struggles she faced growing up and how it continues to impact her. Mar 24, 2026
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026
Last week, Amazon India reported a surge in sales of ready-to-eat meals on its e-commerce platforms. A spokesperson attributed it to customers “relying on instant meals to navigate the current fuel uncertainty”. Workers employed at the tech giant’s warehouse in Manesar, Haryana, however
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut
Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2% in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2% in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
Sensex fell 1,555.62 points or 2.08 per cent to 72,977.34 in early trade, while Nifty declined 479.95 points or 2.07 per cent to 22,634.55.
Mumbai: Domestic equity benchmarks opened the week sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions in West Asia and surging crude oil prices weighed on investors’ sentiment.
Also Read :Brent crude jumps over 60% since US-Israel strike on Iran
Sensex fell 1,555.62 points or 2.08 per cent to 72,977.34 in early trade, while Nifty declined 479.95 points or 2.07 per cent to 22,634.55.
Also Read :Planning To Invest? 5 IPOs Opening This Week You Should Track
Sector-wise, metal, PSU bank and auto indices led the decline, falling up to 3 per cent in early trade. Stocks such as Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, HDFC Bank, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance were among the top laggards. All the sectors were in the negative territory in early trade.
Market participants turned risk-averse amid no signs of de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, now in its fourth week, raising concerns over prolonged geopolitical instability.
Oil prices also surged amid fears of supply disruptions, with Brent crude trading near $113 per barrel, while US WTI crude rose over 3 per cent, adding to inflationary pressures globally.
Also Read : Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs: Govt announces major modifications, special provisions
Investor concerns were further heightened by developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, even as reports suggested restricted access for certain vessels.
Analysts said markets have entered a risk-off phase amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices.
“Global cues remain decisively weak, with heightened volatility and persistent foreign institutional investor selling weighing on sentiment,” they noted, adding that emerging markets, including India, remain vulnerable to external shocks.
Also Read : JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip released at jeemain.nta.nic.in: Check exam dates here
Market experts said the Nifty remains under pressure, with immediate support seen around the 22,800 level, while resistance is placed in the 23,400–23,600 range.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to remain net sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 5,518 crore in the previous session, while domestic institutional investors provided some support.
Analysts advised investors to remain cautious and avoid aggressive positions amid heightened volatility, suggesting accumulation of fundamentally strong stocks on declines.
Global cues remained weak, with major Asian indices witnessing sharp declines.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged around 5 per cent, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 3.5 per cent, and South Korea’s Kospi dropped nearly 6 per cent. US markets also ended lower in the previous session.
Source :Zeenews
Source: OfficeNewz
Related Posts: Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on West Asia conflict, boiling crude oil prices Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs in early trade Nifty, Sensex climb in early trade on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank Nifty, Sensex Open Higher In Early Trade Sensex, Nifty end sharply lower as US-Iran tensions rattle markets Sensex, Nifty Rise 1 Sensex, Nifty 50 log biggest single-day fall in nearly two years Sensex, Nifty End Lower After Volatile Trade Sensex, Nifty end lower amid renewed global trade concerns Sensex and Nifty surge on optimism over US trade deal
A total of 1,202 candidates submitted nominations for the Kerala Assembly elections. Monday marked the final day for filing. Polling across 140 constituencies is scheduled for April 9. The Election Commission also addressed numerous complaints and seized goods worth lakhs
Just now
A political storm brewed in Thiruvananthapuram after an Election Commission letter bore the BJP Kerala unit's seal. The CPI(M) and Congress sharply criticized the Election Commission, alleging bias. Officials clarified it was a clerical error
Just now
Two more India-flagged LPG tankers set sail through Strait of HormuzThe two vessels are headed for Indian ports and will be escorted by the navy once they enter international waters, a shipping directorate official said. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 12:31 AM IST By Zia Haq
Just now
IIT Roorkee has released the COAP 2026 counselling schedule. As per the notice, COAP counselling will be conducted for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments based on GATE scores. The counselling process will take place from May 11 to July 10, 2026
Just now
GIFT Nifty surged sharply on Monday evening, rising nearly 4% after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian power plants following talks with Tehran. The index jumped 865.5 points, or 3.81%, to 23,321
Just now
Mercury moves direct in Pisces: Why this week marks a quiet but powerful turning point for your signAfter weeks of confusion, clarity begins to return as Mercury moves direct, making this the perfect moment to reset intentions and move forward Published on: Mar 23
Just now
Star Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has said that he is currently focused only on Chelsea and what is left of the last few matches this season, adding that he would think of his future at the English club only after the FIFA World Cup, where he would be part of the defending champions
Just now
The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. In an update on Monday to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US
Just now
Powerica, Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports, Sai Parenterals, Highness Microelectronics and Tipco Engineering lead a busy India IPO week across mainboard and SME. India’s primary market is gearing up for another busy week, with a fresh set of public issues lined up across both mainboard and SME
Just now
A man accused of organising a "shadow policing" operation on behalf of China has denied ordering surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey on Monday, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, a former Hong Kong police officer
Just now
In a major anti antisemitic attack, several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue group were set on fire outside a synagogue in a north London neighbourhood early on Monday. Police are treating it as an anti-semitic attack. Flames lit up the night sky in Golders Green
Just now
Samsung Galaxy S26 users can now use AirDrop with iPhones, seriouslySamsung started rolling out AirDrop support on Galaxy S26 series making file transfers between Android and Apple devices faster, simpler, and more seamless. Updated on: Mar 23
Just now
Meanwhile, crude oil prices for May futures on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged 0.65 per cent at Rs 9,318 per barrel. New Delhi: Brent crude has climbed up more than 60 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began, from roughly $70 per barrel to about $112 per barrel on Monday
Just now
A row erupted in Kerala on Monday after an Election Commission letter bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit was widely circulated online on the final day for submitting nominations for the Assembly elections. Later in the day
Just now
Ahead of IPL matches, city police conduct safety drills at M Chinnaswamy stadiumAhead of Tata IPL 2026, city police enhance security at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, ensuring safety measures, crowd control, and emergency protocols are in place. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 7:22 AM IST By Arun Dev
Just now
The Bihar board has announced the class 12th results 2026. The overall pass percentage has seen a slight decline this year. A total of 85.19% of the students cleared the exams this year. This is a slight decline compared to the previous two years. In 2025, the pass percentage stood at 86
Just now
AJ Brown trade update: Eagles, Patriots have agreed on a ‘handshake’ deal? Here's the truth Published on: Mar 24, 2026 4:38 AM IST By Yash Nitish Bajaj Share via Copy link A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco
Just now
Former Rajya Sabha MP KC Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal on Sunday, five days after quitting the Janata Dal (United). Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal, a member of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, in the presence of the party’s chief Union minister Jayant Singh
Just now
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were "very lucky" not to be sacked in a post-Ashes review. McCullum, Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test series defeat in Australia
Just now
CSK in IPL: Chennai Super Kings aim for a strong IPL 2026 comeback after a disappointing 2025 season. The team has traded Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson and invested in new talent. Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the squad. MS Dhoni remains a player. The franchise seeks to reclaim its winning form
Just now
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism early in his tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board before the climax to the season? Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Everton meant Chelsea suffered a fourth loss in a row for the first time since 2023
Just now
There have been many famous fallouts in Bollywood, but none has been talked about, dissected, and revisited quite like the one between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Two of the biggest stars the industry has ever produced, once extremely close friends
Just now
When we walk into a grocery store or shopping mall, we are surrounded by an abundance of convenience foods, packaged, pre-cooked, and ultra-processed options (UPFs). But are they really as harmless as they seem? Recent studies suggest that increased consumption of these foods may be linked to a
Just now
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sounded the alarm on potential global destabilization stemming from the turmoil in West Asia. He called for national solidarity and preparedness, drawing a comparison to the collective efforts during the pandemic
Just now
A viral video is making headlines after a passenger was spotted with a poster asking not to be disturbed during his nap. The footage, taken on an airplane, shows a father seated with his child wearing headphones. While the child watches something on an iPad
Just now
No bias, no delay in Bhullar case: KejriwalKejriwal further alleged that some time ago, an ADGP in Haryana committed suicide, and serious allegations were levelled against several people, but the ruling party and government there came out in support of the culprits. Published on: Mar 24
Just now
Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar and crude, but global prices rise. Delhi to Mumbai 22K and 24K gold rates stay high as investors track volatility. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut, UPI Withdrawals Count From April 1Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar
Just now
