Top stocks to watch on May 18

Jefferies has a buy rating on Bharti Airtel with the target price raised to Rs 2,350 from Rs 2,250. Analysts said the telecom major’s Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) beat analysts’ estimates, but normalised profits missed estimates. India mobile average revenue per user (ARPU), strong growth in…

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IGNOU extends January 2026 admission deadline for ODL and online programmes till April 10; direct link to apply here

IGNOU January 2026 admissions: The Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended the registration deadline for the January 2026 admission cycle. Candidates can now apply for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes till April 10, 2026 through the official admission portal.Eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes can complete…

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Rashid Khan likely to skip one off India test, prioritises 2027 Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

Afghanistan star all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he may skip the upcoming one-off Test against India, scheduled for June 2026 in Mullanpur, as he continues to manage his workload following back surgery.The 27-year-old, who underwent lower-back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors have advised him to stay away from red-ball…

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‘Temple visits not a bad thing’: Axar Patel shares insight into team India culture | Cricket News

India’s Axar Patel and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Axar Patel has shed light on a unique ‘tradition’ followed by the Indian cricket team during major assignments, while also reiterating his stance against the Impact Player rule ahead of IPL 2026.The Delhi Capitals skipper spoke about how players often visit temples during bilateral tours and ICC…

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Rajat Patidar admits SRH’s 255 was ‘too much’ for RCB in Hyderabad clash | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar admitted that there were “a lot of runs” on the board after Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 league-stage clash on Friday.Powered by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH posted a huge total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium after captain Pat…

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Us Sanctions On Russia: India turns down Russia’s sanctioned LNG despite supply concerns driven by Middle East tensions

India has reportedly turned down Russia’s offer to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes that are under US sanctions, despite rising energy concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East.The decision has left at least one Russia-linked LNG shipment stranded near Singapore while discussions continue over what supplies India can legally purchase.According to a Reuters…

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‘Only one chance in this lifetime’: Artemis II astronaut shares rare ‘Earthset’ footage from space — watch

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare “Earthset” during the mission’s lunar flyby, showing our planet disappearing behind the Moon. The footage, taken from deep space, highlights the Moon’s surface as Earth shrinks to a crescent and vanishes. This once-in-a-lifetime view, last seen during the Apollo missions, occurred as the crew passed over the…

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Stock market today (April 1, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, starting the new financial year on a firm footing as global markets rallied on hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During intra-day…

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