Stock market today (March 18, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 & BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher on Wednesday, extending their recovery for a third straight session amid a slight easing in crude oil prices and supportive global cues.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 633.29 points, or 0.83 per cent, to settle at 76,704.13. During the session, it surged as much…

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IRDAI approves two companies to enter India insurance market

Ajay Seth, chairman of IRDAI, said such exchanges form part of the authority’s approach to international engagement. “Engaging with international stakeholders allows us to better understand global perspectives, share our regulatory approach, and better align with evolving market dynamics,” he said. IRDAI reiterated that it intends to maintain ongoing engagement with domestic and overseas stakeholders…

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Zendaya makes a case for ‘something old’: Rewears iconic 2015 Oscars dress at ‘The Drama’ premiere with rings |

Zendaya just reminded everyone that fashion isn’t just about clothes; it’s about stories, nostalgia, and, sometimes, straight-up chaos. At the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie ‘The Drama’, she showed up in her old 2015 Oscars dress, instantly grabbing everyone’s attention. But it wasn’t just the dress. She also flashed an engagement ring and…

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AP Staff Nurse recruitment 2026: Register for 150 vacancies before March 25, here is how to apply

The Andhra Pradesh government has released a fresh notification for Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for contract-based positions in the state’s public healthcare system. The recruitment drive aims to strengthen medical services at government hospitals.As per the notification, a total of 150 staff nurse vacancies will be filled under the District…

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‘Not currently a national incident,’ Streeting reassures on meningitis

BREAKING NEWS: ‘Not currently a national incident,’ Streeting reassures on meningitis By Lee Peart 18 March 2026 Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said the meningitis outbreak which has so far claimed two lives in Canterbury is ‘not currently a national incident’. Wes Streeting (c) Alamy Streeting’s comments to the BBC this morning…

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India opens anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate from China after domestic producer Paushak alleged that the chemical was being sold in the Indian market at unfairly low prices, hurting local industry. DGTR begins probe after complaint by Paushak As per Reuters, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which functions under…

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