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Market indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 383.96 points to 33,403.03 and the Nifty gaining 124.10 points at 10,252.50.

Sensex tanks 536 points to close at 36,305, Nifty ends at 10,975

The rupee also fell sharply by 29 paise to 72.49 against the dollar.

24 Sept 2018 4:02 PM IST

The currency in circulation (CiC), which increased exponentially after the note ban in November 2016 under which as many as 99.9 per cent of them returned to the system, has seen some slowdown in expansion since May this year likely due to higher fuel prices and Reserve Banks intervention in forex market, says a report. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Currency in circulation slows down on spike in crude, RBI selling...

Since the beginning of May 2018, currency in circulation has been in the range of Rs 19-19.6 trillion, says the report.

24 Sept 2018 3:35 PM IST

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said a lot of developmental work has been done in the last four years, and a New India will be formed by 2022. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Rahul 'directionless leader', Cong creating campaign based on lies:...

The HRD minister said there were evidences and proof when there were allegations (against former UPA government) over...

24 Sept 2018 2:44 PM IST

On his way to Sikkim to inaugurate the Pakyong Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared some beautiful pictures of the Himalayan state on his Twitter. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi turns photographer, clicks serene and splendid pictures of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used adjectives 'enchanting and incredible' to describe Sikkim.

24 Sept 2018 2:28 PM IST

Francis DSouza claimed the party was trying to remove him from the cabinet for the past one year. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Reward for 20 yrs of loyalty': BJP MLA 'unhappy' on being dropped...

Goa CM CM Manohar Parrikar on Monday dropped Francis D'Souza, who is currently admitted is US hospital, from state...

24 Sept 2018 2:25 PM IST

Family members received a phone call from her colleague that Hezel had died on July 20. (Representational image)

UP woman beheaded after dress gets stuck in fodder-cutting machine

The incident took place in Badariya village in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.

24 Sept 2018 2:18 PM IST

Policybazaar UAE Website

Policybazaar Group forays into UAE insurance and lending market

It would list insurance and lending products on its platform, to begin with.

24 Sept 2018 1:57 PM IST

PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and Union Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu as he unveiled the plaque, formally inaugurating the aero facility. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport in Paykong

'Work is progressing at high pace to strengthen both, infrastructural and emotional connectivity to Sikkim and the...

24 Sept 2018 1:34 PM IST

A broker in sad mood after market BSE Sensex crashed. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sensex extends losses, cracks over 450 points; Nifty near 11,000

The 30-share index was trading lower at 36,378.14 showing a loss of 463.46 points, or 1.26 per cent at 12:00 hrs.

24 Sept 2018 12:34 PM IST

There has been no report of any casualty, South 24 Parganas district magistrate Y. Ratnakara Rao said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Under-construction flyover collapses at Kakdwip near Kolkata

This is the third incident of bridge collapse in the state in September.

24 Sept 2018 11:53 AM IST

Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

2 ministers dropped from Manohar Parrikar's cabinet in Goa

BJP's Francis D'Souza and Pandurang Madkaikar have been ailing for some time and are admitted at hospitals.

24 Sept 2018 11:10 AM IST

The Indian rupee nosedived to a new life-time low of 71.10, shedding 10 paise against the US dollar in late afternoon trade on Monday, tracking weakening trend in emerging market currencies. (Photo: DC)

Rupee drops 29 paise to 72.49 against US dollar

Losses in domestic equities in volatile early trade also put pressure on the rupee.

24 Sept 2018 10:54 AM IST