POLITICS
BJP picks Nitin Nabin, Vinod Tawde in Rajya Sabha candidate list: Check other nominees
The party also nominates its national general secretary Vinod Tawde, Union minister Ramdas Athawale, corporator Maya Ivnate, and former MLC Ramrao Wadkute as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra.
INDIA
37 Indian-flagged ships stuck near Strait of Hormuz, shipping association seeks govt's intervention
These ships are somewhere either in the Persian Gulf or the Gulf of Oman, with some awaiting cargo and some already fully loaded.
POLITICS
Congress announces 6 Rajya Sabha candidates, renominates Abhishek Singhvi
The party also nominated party leader Karamvir Singh Boudh from Haryana and Anurag Sharma from Himachal Pradesh for the biennial elections to be held on March 16.
INDIA
Iranian warship IRIS Dena, sunk by US sub off Sri Lanka, was reviewed by Prez Murmu two weeks ago
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said that an American submarine carried out the strike on the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, marking a major escalation in naval operations in the region.
BUSINESS
Nifty 50 may see increased profits through higher ONGC profits on rising crude oil
High crude oil prices could boost Nifty 50 earnings, mainly due to ONGC’s profit surge, but hurt sectors like airlines, OMCs, chemicals, and construction materials.
BUSINESS
Bonds steady, traders track US-Iran war for cues
The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6704% against the previous close of 6.6732%, stabilising after a volatile session on March 4
POLITICS
Will Nitish Kumar file Rajya Sabha nomination today? All eyes on Bihar CM as suspense continues
This development is expected to mark the conclusion of Kumar’s record-breaking ten-term tenure as Chief Minister. It also signals a significant shift in the power balance between the JD(U) and BJP
BUSINESS
BSE shares rise 2% on SEBI's nod to launch derivatives for Sensex Next 30 index
The expiry date for the contracts will be the last Thursday of the expiry period
WORLD
India rejects claims of US Navy using its ports for Iran strikes: 'Baseless'
India dismissed these assertions as inaccurate, reaffirming that its ports are not being used for any US military operations against Iran.
DEFENCE
India seals Rs 5,083 crore defence boost with ALH Mk-III helicopters and Shtil missiles
In a parallel deal worth Rs 2,182 crore, the ministry signed a contract with JSC Rosoboronexport of the Russian Federation for the procurement of VL-Shtil surface-to-air missiles and associated missile holding frames
POLITICS
From Supriya Sule’s initiative to Uddhav Thackeray’s support: Why MVA backed Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha seat
Pawar had earlier indicated he would not enter the fray but made a last-minute U-turn by expressing his desire to contest. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena, which had been staking claim to the seat for one of its own nominees, has withdrawn its demand.
INDIA
India news live updates: Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination
POLITICS
Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha entry: Who will take over Bihar CM's post? A look at the frontrunners
Amid intense speculation over a likely leadership change, union home minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday
BUSINESS
Ramky Infrastructure shares gain 9% on Rs 1,401.84 crore EPC contract win
Ramky Infrastructure Share Price | Maharashtra Industrial Township awarded a contract worth Rs 1,401.84 crore.
INDIA
India VIX surges over 50% in two sessions as middle east crisis jolts markets
The volatility gauge closed at 21.14, a level last seen on May 9, 2025, rising 23.4 percent from the previous close. The index had already jumped more than 25 percent on Monday.
WORLD
India mcap hits 11-month low as oil surge, middle east tensions weigh on equities
The mcap of all companies listed on the BSE closed at about $4.85 trillion, down 2.7 percent from the previous close of $4.99 trillion. The decline marked both the lowest closing level and the steepest fall since April 2025.
BUSINESS
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends up 900 pts, Nifty settles with 1.2% gain as metals, infra stocks lead rally
Sensex, Nifty Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Thursday. The rally was broad-based, supported by strong buying in metals, infrastructure, energy and auto stocks, while volatility cooled significantly through the session. Market breadth remained firmly positive.
WORLD
Iran War News Highlights (March 5): US says it has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships
Sri Lanka's Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament the vessel was just outside the country's waters, but did not provide further details.
PODCAST
Iran War comes close to India, Rupee drops to record low & airlines face turbulence | MC Editor's Picks
War in the Middle East escalates dramatically as a US Navy submarine sinks an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, global markets tumble, and the rupee breaches 92 per dollar. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei is named Iran’s Supreme Leader. Closer home, Jio Platforms plans a sweeping AI pricing disruption, and airlines reel under soaring fuel costs and geopolitical shocks. Find all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
INDIA
BJP may take Bihar CM post as NDA prepares to ease Nitish Kumar out: Report
Amid the political uncertainty, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday to attend the nomination process of BJP president Nitin Nabin as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, BSE, Gujarat Gas, Sundram Fasteners, Omnitech Engineering in focus on 5 March
Stocks to Watch, 5 March: Stocks like Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, Cyient, Protean eGov Technologies, BSE, Polycab India, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Gujarat Gas, and Omnitech Engineering will be in focus on March 5.
POLITICS
Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination tomorrow, Amit Shah likely to visit Bihar: Reports
Amit Shah, reportedly will hold a BJP core group meeting where he will discuss the next political process. The party will later appoint an observer to elect the new legislative party leader who will swear in as chief minister.
TRENDS
Indians, Pakistanis share what they respect about each other in viral post: Food, music, SRK & Kohli
The responses formed a rare, unfiltered snapshot of mutual respect — and a reminder that behind geopolitical narratives, ordinary Indians and Pakistanis often see each other with far more nuance than politics suggest.
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund sells shares worth Rs 358 crore in Sundram Fasteners
As of December 2025, HDFC Mutual Fund through HDFC NIFTY500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund held 7.62 percent equity stake in the TVS Group company.
