UPDATED: Nov 6, 2026 18:23 ISTA severe sell-off triggered by concerns over artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and regulatory fears following the United States midterm elections wiped out trillions of dollars across global stock markets. Key Asian indices, including Taiwan's TAIEX, South Korea's KOSPI, and Japan's Nikkei, plunged sharply alongside heavy losses on Wall Street led by chipmakers such as NVIDIA and AMD.

However, Indian markets demonstrated resilience, with both the Nifty and Sensex holding firm. Dalal Street emerged as a relative safe haven owing to its limited exposure to the global AI hardware boom and the economic relief provided by falling crude oil prices.

Foreign institutional investors extended their buying streak to five consecutive sessions, purchasing nearly 15,000 crore rupees worth of Indian shares on Thursday, marking their largest single-day purchase in over a year. As international fund managers re-evaluate tech portfolios, India's domestic consumption, banking sector, and robust corporate earnings continue to attract substantial foreign capital inflows.

Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSDelhi Air Crisis: SC Flags Gifting Culture, Vehicular Emissions and Farm FiresA three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, heard a suo motu case on Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution.

The court questioned the growing commercialisation and elite gifting culture around Diwali, pointing out that heavy private vehicle movement, including large SUVs carrying single occupants, severely exacerbates traffic congestion and vehicular emissions. While the Centre cited a drop of over ninety percent in stubble burning cases across Punjab and Haryana between 2021 and 2026, the bench highlighted that vehicular fumes remain the largest contributor outside the farm fire window.

Calling for a practical approach, the bench urged authorities to support farmers financially and deploy crop residue management machinery through gram panchayats rather than relying solely on enforcement. The hearing also touched upon previous directions regulating firecrackers to designated hours and silence zones around hospitals and educational institutions.Mumbai on High Alert: Threat Email Targets Landmarks, Megastar Bungalow and Film SectorMumbai has been placed on high alert following a threatening email sent to the Bombay High Court.

The communication named key locations including the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Worli Racecourse, and the residence of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, bungalow Jalsa. Police and security agencies are investigating the source and tracing the sender, with security checks conducted across the locations and no suspicious objects found.

The alert follows a pattern of recent security scares, threat calls, and firing incidents targeting several personalities in the Mumbai film industry, leading to heightened security measures.Delhi-Punjab Political Row Over Farm Fires; Smog Hits NCR as Stubble Burning ContinuesA political showdown has escalated between Delhi and Punjab over persistent stubble burning and worsening air quality across the National Capital Region. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa shared satellite map illustrations highlighting active farm fire clusters across Punjab districts, including Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, and Ferozepur.

Data revealed that Punjab recorded 2,787 farm fire cases by 5 November, reflecting a steep rise from previous days despite administrative penalties and machinery distribution. While farm fires show a long-term decline compared to earlier years, recurring smoke continues to severely deteriorate early morning air quality in Delhi NCR, drawing scrutiny over enforcement and inter-state coordination.Mumbai Robbery Caught on CCTV: Elderly Woman Robbed at Knifepoint Outside Her FlatA senior citizen was robbed at knifepoint right outside her apartment inside a residential building complex in Mumbai.

The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred when an unidentified man approached the elderly woman under the pretext of asking for directions and an address. As the woman attempted to assist him, the stranger suddenly grabbed her by the neck and robbed her gold chain at knifepoint before fleeing.

The incident highlights rising safety concerns and underscores the need for stringent security protocols, particularly for elderly citizens living alone in residential complexes.