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Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Dec 1 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by elevated crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said significant dollar demand by importers has exerted persistent downward pressure on the local currency. Moreover, investors are adopting a cautious stance amid ongoing trade tensions with the US, with expectations of a settlement towards the end of the year. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.45. It slipped further to trade at 89.46 against the

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs in early trade

Mumbai, Dec 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh all-time highs in early trade on Monday as investors’ sentiment turned positive after India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent in July-September – the fastest pace in six quarters. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 452.35 points to 86,159.02 — its record peak. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 122.85 points to hit a lifetime high of 26,325.80. From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers. However, ITC, Bajaj

Soybean oil may be linked to obesity, new study finds

A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in India, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect appears tied to how the body processes one of its main components. Researchers fed mice a diet rich in soybean oil and tracked how they metabolized linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that makes up a large share of soybean oil. Linoleic acid is broken down in the body into molecules called oxylipins, and eating a lot of linoleic acid can raise the amount of these oxylipins.

What to know about Israeli PM Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in corruption trial

JERUSALEM, December 1, 2025 (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from the president during his trial on corruption charges that has long divided the country. The request was met with indignation Sunday by opposition politicians and government watchdogs, but some Israelis signaled support and indicated it is time to move on. The president’s office called the request “extraordinary,” with “significant implications.” At stake is the reputation of Israel’s justice system as well as Netanyahu’s hold on power. Here’s what to know. The charges Netanyahu is the only sitting prime minister in Israel’s history to stand

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