US stock markets today (May 6, 2026): Wall Street rallies to record highs, crude oil tumbles on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes

US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…

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Assam assembly elections 2026: From eviction drives to NRC debate, issues set to dominate state poll campaign | India News

With the schedule for the Assam Assembly elections now announced, a range of key issues like eviction, infiltration, and development project is expected to dominate the campaign rhetoric of political parties in the run-up to the polls.The 126-member Assam Assembly currently has 64 legislators from the BJP. Among its allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)…

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India-Italy ties hit sweet spot: Deals on defence, critical minerals | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, launched a defence industrial roadmap, and signed an agreement for cooperation in critical minerals as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni hosted her counterpart Narendra Modi for talks during the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the country in 26 years….

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Abhishek Bachchan calls Aishwarya Rai Bachchan his soulmate, has BIG plans for their 20th anniversary: ‘Full credit to her for bringing up Aaradhya’ | Hindi Movie News

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan recently marked 19 years of marriage on April 20. The actress marked the occasion with selfies with Abhishek and Aaradhya on social media. In a new interview, Abhishek looked back on their journey together, from their first meeting to falling in love and even hinted at special plans for…

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Stock market crash today (April 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,600; BSE Sensex down over 1,500 points as oil rises, US-Iran talks fail

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 23,600, BSE Sensex was down over…

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Raja Shivaji: ‘When audiences accept the film, it is good for us’: Riteish Deshmukh celebrates audience love for ‘Raja Shivaji’ directorial | Hindi Movie News

Riteish Deshmukh celebrates rave reviews for Raja Shivaji (out May 1), uniting families across generations. Fans promote organically, bringing history alive for kids. It smashed records with Rs 23.9cr opening weekend. Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan and more. Riteish Deshmukh is over the moon as he his receiving rave reviews for his directorial…

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‘Please don’t circulate visuals’: Siddharth Anand reacts to Shah Rukh Khan–Deepika Padukone leaked King set photo | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has issued a strong appeal after leaked on-set visuals from his much-anticipated film King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, surfaced online. Urging restraint, the director asked fans to stop circulating the content and preserve the film’s big-screen impact.Taking to X, Anand shared a note requesting fans to refrain from sharing…

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IPL 2026: ‘I hate to … ‘: Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s blunt verdict after Chennai Super Kings loss | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The disappointment was clearly visible on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s face after Chennai Super Kings slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Leading from the front, Gaikwad played a lone hand with a gritty unbeaten 74, helping CSK post a competitive 158/7 against GT.In response, a fluent half-century…

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Candidates Chess: Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh save Indian blushes; Praggnanandhaa must act now | Chess News

Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and Praggnanandhaa (Photos by Michal Walusza and Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: As the FIDE Candidates Tournament crosses the near-midway mark of its 14-round marathon, a kind of intensity has started filling the Mediterranean air. However, for the Indian contingent, the narrative is split between a desperate scramble for relevance in the Open…

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