Indian equity markets open higher; Nifty IT surges 3 pc

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday amid strong buying in information technology (IT) sector shares following an announcement by the US government on the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM).

Neha Dhupia talks about Sanjay Kapoor’s support during her ‘Julie’ days

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:42 AM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Neha Dhupia recalled her early days in the industry and talked about her experience while shooting for the 2004 film Julie with Isha Koppikar. The actress shared that having her mother around on the sets was an important part of those early years, but she was always kept away from the actual work environment.

India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday.