May 6, 2026 6:26 PM

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Major Asian & European markets trade on a higher note

Major Asian stock market indices edged higher today, tracking Wall Street gains overnight after oil prices dropped and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment. South Korea’s Kospi index surged more than 6.4 per cent to hit another closing high of 7 thousand 385. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained ...

May 6, 2026 5:54 PM

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SEBI sets up dedicated task force to tackle AI-driven cyber threats

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a dedicated task force, cyber-suraksha.ai, to examine emerging cybersecurity risks arising from rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI-driven vulnerability identification tools such as Claude Mythos. SEBI ...

May 6, 2026 7:42 PM

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Govt ensures uninterrupted supply of LPG across the country

  The government has stated that domestic LPG distribution across the country is normal and no dry-out has been reported at any LPG distributors. During the Inter-ministerial media briefing in New Delhi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma informed that amidst...

May 6, 2026 5:34 PM

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Domestic markets end in green amid hopes of de-escalation of West Asia conflict 

  Benchmark domestic equity indices surged over one per cent today amid hopes of de-escalation in West Asia. The Sensex climbed 941 points to close at 77 thousand and 959, while the Nifty rose 298 points to settle at 24 thousand and 331. However, the broader market on the National Stock Exchange out...

May 6, 2026 3:34 PM

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Japan and India discuss collaboration in health & medical device fields

Japan Minister for Science and Technology Onoda Kimi today called on Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to discuss collaboration across different domains, particularly in the field of health and medical devices. Addressing the gathering, Dr Singh said India and ...

May 6, 2026 2:32 PM

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West Bengal: Preparations reach peak ahead of the swearing-in of new government

In West Bengal, preparations within the state administration have reached a peak following the declaration of the election results and ahead of the swearing-in of the new government. According to party sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is arriving in Kolkata today and may announce the name of t...