European equities trade sideways as markets await Iran sanctions

Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said the MMDR Bill applies only to major minerals and does not affect states’ powers over minor minerals, as Kerala warned of legal action.

Wipro will exit India’s benchmark Nifty index, while BSE Ltd will enter. These changes will take effect from September 30, 2026, after market close. BSE’s inclusion follows its six-month average free-float market cap crossing the required threshold.

South Western Railway began field trials of a Vande Bharat Express rake. The train is being tested on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. These trials assess the feasibility of operating the semi-high-speed train on this route. The automatic emergency braking system is also being evaluated during these tests. Successful trials will pave the way…