Day: August 6, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said “hostile powers” had tried to destabilise and overthrow the Islamic Republic, but credited the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with keeping Iran united and resilient amid mounting external pressure.

The Indian rupee opened flat at 95.13 against the US dollar, supported by US dollar weakness and stable Brent crude prices. Despite a brief dip to 95.25, the currency has recovered nearly 1.7% from recent lows amid fluctuating oil prices and demand from importers.

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo has opened up about the extensive physical and emotional preparation that went into portraying Joe Jackson in the biographical film ‘Michael’, revealing that his transformation involved two-and-a-half hours of prosthetic makeup for every shoot, according to People.

Gold rate today: Gold price today opened upside at ₹1,49,029 and touched an intraday high of ₹1,49,250 per 10 gm within a few minutes of the Opening Bell

Data showed that as many as 10 companies on the NSE surged more than 200% in the ongoing calendar year till 4 August 2026, rewarding investors with solid returns despite the broader market gaining in single digits.

A Delhi man murdered his wife over property disputes and fled with significant cash. He was influenced by a crime series, attempting to mislead investigators. Police used technical surveillance and CCTV footage to track his movements across states. The accused was apprehended near Mathura Railway Station with substantial cash. Investigations are ongoing to recover all…

Ardee Industries IPO opened on August 5, priced between ₹50 and ₹53. It raised ₹128 crore from anchor investors. The IPO includes a fresh issue of ₹320 crore and an OFS of 1.99 crore shares, with a subscription status of 3.08x on day 1.

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced DElEd and DPEd examination results. DElEd entrance saw over 2.23 lakh candidates appear, with 1.65 lakh qualifying. Admissions for the DElEd academic session will commence after the merit list is prepared. DPEd results for first and second years also show high pass rates. Candidates can download scorecards and…

Apart from tariff hike, a higher-than-expected IPO valuation for Reliance Industries’ telecom business Jio Platforms, can act as a re-rating catalyst for the Bharti Airtel stock.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a complaint from a car owner dissatisfied with the denial of a PUC certificate for a diesel vehicle exceeding 10 years of age. Authorities ignored a court directive, sparking concerns over high-end vehicle longevity and the economic implications of scrappage. This scenario underscores the ongoing difficulties related to…