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September 8, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as rising oil prices weigh on markets

Benchmark equity indices declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, ending at their lowest levels since mid-June, as rising oil prices amid persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share Sensex fell 555.23 points, or 0.73 per cent, to close at 75,577.58. ...

September 8, 2026 2:45 PM

UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, a senior minister said, framed as a step up in UK support for a two-state solution. The U.S. is likely to strongly oppose Britain's intervention, and some in Israel have already reacte...

September 8, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower as crude oil prices rise; IT and auto stocks drag

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday weighed by elevated crude prices with selling in IT and auto shares amid concerns over a possible US Federal Reserve rate hike this month. Nifty 50 opened 36.05 points or 0.15 per cent lower at 23,743.10, while Sensex fell over 150 points or 0.21 per...

September 8, 2026 9:04 AM

Trump says Canada’s Bombardier must build jets in US or lose market access

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canadian private jet maker Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States unless it started manufacturing in the country. "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Their products aren’t good enough!" Trump said...

September 8, 2026 8:24 AM

Asia stocks waver as yen surges, Iran warns of retaliation

The yen surged on Tuesday, while Asian markets struggled for direction as a mixed batch of regional economic data and fresh Iranian threats in the Persian Gulf drove oil prices and bond yields higher. Japan's Nikkei 225 fluctuated between gains and losses before edging up 0.2%, as the yen jumped as...

September 8, 2026 12:05 AM

Advanced aquaculture technologies drive India’s blue economy push

India is expanding the use of advanced aquaculture technologies such as Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc to boost fish production, conserve resources and strengthen the country’s blue economy under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. The fisheries and aquacultu...