The stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious due to US President Donald Trump's firm stand on the upcoming tariff deadline.

The nervousness led to a risk-off mood among investors, pulling the benchmark indices lower.

After rising to an intra-day high of 83,935.29, the Sensex lost momentum and closed at 83,409.69, down 287.6 points or 0.34 per cent.

The Nifty also declined by 88.45 points or 0.35 per cent to end the day at 25,453.4.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday issued an order to enact a law to suspend the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The law calls for a suspension of cooperation with the IAEA until Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its nuclear facilities and scientists are fully guaranteed, said Constitutional Council Spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif.

Pezeshkian issued the order on Tuesday in a letter to the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Supreme National Security Council, said the report.

India’s growing middle class and its younger, travel-loving population are set to play a major role in shaping the future of global leisure travel, a new report said on Wednesday.

As more Indians explore new destinations, the country is emerging as a key contributor to what is projected to be a $15 trillion global leisure travel industry by 2040, according to data compiled by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The report highlights that annual global consumer spending on leisure travel is expected to triple from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion by 2040, making it a larger industry than pharmaceuticals and fashion.

This dramatic growth will be driven by rising incomes in developing economies and a growing preference for experiences over material goods.

As the monsoon continues its journey across the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted light to heavy rainfall in Delhi and several other regions over the next week.

IMD scientist Akhil Shrivastava, said the national capital can expect sporadic rainfall in the coming days.

"Monsoon officially arrived in Delhi on June 29, accompanied by light showers. Our forecast suggests that during the next seven days, Delhi may experience light to heavy rainfall. There will also be periods of partly cloudy skies, with chances of thunderstorms and lightning," he said.

Shrivastava emphasised that while rain will occur, it is likely to remain on the lighter side in Delhi for most of the week.

Moving beyond the capital, the IMD has issued significant warnings for several states expecting intense rainfall.

Policy changes are crucial to ensure equitable access to life-saving organ transplants for underserved and marginalised populations, according to a global study led by international researchers, including from India.

While solid organ transplantation has improved globally, many patients, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), struggle to access these services.

The research, part of The Lancet's series promoting equitable access to life-saving organ transplantation treatments, highlights critical disparities in access to life-saving transplants, underscoring the need for equitable solutions across low- and middle-income countries.

It noted that advancements in organ preservation and improvements in immunosuppression have led to improvements in solid organ transplantation worldwide, but access remains a key concern for underserved and marginalised populations.

The study outlined a policy agenda to address disparities in access to transplantation and post-transplant care. These disparities are not just local issues, but global challenges that affect the lives of many.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to decide, within 3 months, a representation raising safety concerns on the usage of GLP-1-RA drugs in weight management and aesthetic treatment.

A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) against the manner in which Glucagon Like Peptide -1 Receptor Agonist (RA) (GLP-1-RA) drugs, specifically semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide have been granted marketing approval in India for weight loss and aesthetic purposes, despite being originally approved for treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

The PIL, filed through advocate Rohit Kumar, referred to the significant risks posed by these medications, including pancreatitis, gastrointestinal damage, thyroid and pancreatic cancers, cardiovascular complications, metabolic dysregulation, and optic neuropathy.

The government has permitted cab aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to charge up to twice the base fare during peak hours.

Previously, they were allowed to apply a surge or dynamic pricing of only up to 1.5 times the base fare.

The change was announced in the revised Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

These new rules aim to strike a balance between user safety, driver welfare, and business operations.

As per the new rules, cab companies can now charge a minimum of 50 per cent of the base fare during non-peak hours.

The base fare will be the amount notified by the respective state government for different types or classes of motor vehicles.

Actor-host Maniesh Paul took to social media to unveil his striking new look, sparking speculation about his role in Karan Johar’s upcoming film.

The actor’s dramatic transformation has left netizens wondering if he’s gearing up to play a villain on the big screen. On Wednesday, the 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a couple of his photos where he flaunted his new hairdo. In the images, Paul is seen striking different poses for the camera, showing off his new bold, bald, and buzzed look. The actor completed his look with dark sunglasses and a smoldering expression on his face.

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate lifelong friendship with filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and David Dhawan.

Ghai posted a collage featuring himself alongside Hirani and Dhawan. In a heartfelt note, the ‘Taal’ director reflected on their shared journey in the film industry, highlighting their common bond as alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

In his post, Subhash Ghai emphasized the value of foundational education, noting that while their formal training came from FTII, real learning happened every day from the environment around them. Ghai also linked this philosophy to his teaching approach at Whistling Woods International, the film school he founded.

Five flights arriving here from various destinations were diverted to other cities due to bad weather during the night, said officials here, adding that the operations were back to normal now.

As the weather at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport was not good for landings, the flights coming from Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai and Jaipur were diverted to the nearest airports on Tuesday night.

Due to poor visibility at the runway because of inclement weather, the flights were diverted to other airports.

IndiGo flight 6E 638, coming from Bengaluru, was diverted to Vijayawada Gannavaram Airport in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Kolkata-Hyderabad IndiGo flight 6E 6528 was diverted to Bengaluru due to bad weather at Hyderabad Airport.