MP to dig out Maurya-era stupa ‘bigger than Sanchi’

Madhya Pradesh is set to reignite its archaeological efforts by resuming excavation at the colossal Buddhist stupa located at Vaishya Tekri in Ujjain. Dating back to the era of Emperor Ashoka, this ancient monument, potentially predating Sanchi, was initially unearthed in 1938, revealing a structure larger than any known Buddhist site. Scholars suggest its design…

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise as rate hike bets ease, oil dips

Asian equities rallied as easing inflation in the United States reduced fears surrounding interest rate hikes. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index reflected this positive sentiment, following the upward trajectory of US markets. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices declined, breaking a recent climbing streak. Market participants are particularly focused on the Japanese yen, which is approaching…

Stocks in news: UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors PV, Axis Bank, Apollo Hospitals and Ircon

Indian equity markets saw a decline on Wednesday, influenced by Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Several companies will be in focus today due to corporate developments and first-quarter earnings reports. UltraTech Cement shares are set for a block deal, while Apollo Hospitals reported strong profit growth. Lenskart Solutions and Astral also announced significant…