With Sensex at 72,360 and Nifty at 21,745, equity benchmark indices reach all-time highs
The 30-share BSE Sensex reaches its new lifetime peak of 72,360.51; Nifty reaches its all-time high of 21,745.60. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit ne Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Route, timings, stoppages, other details
Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: The train will stop at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali and Thivim. The fare for an AC Chair Car will be ₹1970 from Madgaon to CSMT Mumbai, while the fare for an Exec.Chair Car will be ₹3535 Key Points
mintTraffic advisory for PM’s visit to Bengaluru to inaugurate Whitefield Namma Metro line on March 25
Traffic arrangements and diversions have been put in place across Bengaluru for the smooth movement of vehicles during the movement of VVIPs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on March 25. Key Points
The HinduNo. 4 Rybakina falls to Cirstea to become highest-seeded woman out at US Open
The No. 30-seeded Cirstea won 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 to reach the fourth round in Flushing Meadows for the first time. | Tennis News Key Points
Hindustan TimesReady for another round of outperformance? 4 tile and ceramic product maker stocks with upside potential o
Like many industries, home building products like ceramic tiles got a sharp re-rating in the last couple of years. Any company with a strong brand got to valuations which were much higher than average valuation they got in years. As it happens, when valuations reach an extreme high zone, self correction sets in. Stocks move in a broad range, they tend to under perform in a bullish market, but at the time in a bearish market they outperform by falling less as compared to another. Essentially, they witness a time wise correction for a period where earnings reach a level that their valuations become normal. After becoming normal, the probability of another round of strong upward movement increases. Key Points
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President Droupadi Murmu to launch warship in Kolkata
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will launch warship Vindhyagiri at Garden reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata, on August 17, the Navy said. This is the sixth ship of Project 17A. TNS Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCBSE exams 2024: Board issues advisory for class 10, 12 students amid farmer protests; check details here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued an advisory to class 10 and 12 students regarding potential delays in reaching examination centers due to ongoing farmer protests in Delhi. CBSE advised students to leave their homes early to ensure timely arrival and suggested using metro services, which are running smoothly. Students were urged to reach the examination center by 10:00 am (IST) due to traffic, weather conditions, etc., as entry would be restricted after this time. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael-Hamas conflict: Gaza truce talks extended by a day
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim told Reuters the militant group had presented its proposal for a ceasefire agreement to the mediators, and was now waiting for a response from the Israelis, who have stayed away from this round. (Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu doesn't want to reach an agreement and the ball now is in the Americans' court to press him for a deal, Naim said. Key Points
Economic TimesCountries must clear "tactical blockages" to reach climate deal at COP28
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell called on countries on Monday to clear "tactical blockages" to reach a deal on tackling climate change at the COP28 summit, saying there had been a Key Points
ThePrintMFs' Favourites: These 7 microcap stocks rallied 100-600% in FY24 so far
The Nifty Microcap 250 index has surged over 100% in FY24, while during the same period, the Nifty50 index has gained 27%. It's noteworthy to know that 96 out of the 250 stocks in the microcap index have become multibaggers in FY24, and in fact, 192 stocks have outperformed the Nifty Microcap index during this time frame. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to take 75 yrs to reach quarter of US per capita income: World Bank
New Delhi, August 2 More than 100 countries, including India, face serious obstacles in becoming high-income countries in the next few decades, and New Delhi may take nearly 75 years just to reach one-quarter of US per capita income, a... Key Points
The TribuneSensex falls over 600 points, Nifty tumbles as volatility jump
The S&P BSE Sensex fell by 609.28 points to end at 73,730.16, while the NSE Nifty50 also declined 150.40 points to reach 22,419.95. Key Points
India TodayMarkets reach record high as Sensex breaches 73,000 mark for first time
Among the Sensex firms, Wipro zooms nearly 11 per cent. Benchmark equity indices hit record peaks in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex breaching the 73,000... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRajasthan elections: Pokhran's seer, junior cleric woo each other's communities
BJP has again fielded Pratap Puri, head of the Taratara 'math' in the Barmer district, against Congress' sitting MLA Shale Mohammad, whose father Gazi Fakir is a Muslim religious leader. Last time Mohammad won the seat by defeating Puri by a margin of merely 800 votes. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling work halted, another machine from Indore to reach today
The drilling work to reach 40 trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel has been halted after rescuers bored 25 meters into the rubble. The workers have been trapped for six days, counting Saturday, after a portion of the tunnel caved in on November 12. An additional heavy-duty drilling machine is expected to reach the tunnel site later on Saturday. Key Points
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PM Modi’s visit: Traffic to be diverted at several places in Chennai on Saturday, April 8
The Greater Chennai City Traffic Police (GCTP) have issued an advisory to road users on traffic diversions to be implemented in several parts of the city, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit on the afternoon of Saturday, April 8. The movement of vehicles is likely to be slow at some places. Key Points
The HinduDomestic electronics production likely to reach Rs 8.42 lakh cr this fiscal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
"The domestic production of electronic items is expected to reach Rs 8.42 lakh crore (USD 105 billion) in the current FY 2022-23 as compared to Rs 6.40 lakh crore (USD 87.35 billion) in FY 2021-22 and is targeted to reach USD 300 billion by 2025-26," Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Key Points
FinancialexpressSensex, Nifty end higher; shares of M&M surge 6%
The S&P BSE Sensex added 253.31 points to reach 73,917.03, while the NSE Nifty50 NSE also saw gains, rising by 79.45 points, to close at 22,483.3. Key Points
India TodayVirat Kohli becomes first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs
Virat Kohli makes history as the first Indian to reach 12,000 T20 runs during IPL 2024, surpassing stalwarts like Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard. His achievement highlights his dominance in the T20 format. Key Points
Economic TimesSensex crash today: Why is Indian stock market down? 4 major reasons that wiped off 3.71 lakh crore
Sensex crash today: Sensex shed over 600 points to reach below 72,200 level. Nifty gave up 21,900 mark. What is happening? Key Points
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NASA's Europa Clipper to send message to aliens, emit millions of soundwaves
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will beam out the 'richly layered dispatch' of the millions of names while circumventing Jupiter's moon. It will carry a triangular plate, bearing symbols and inscriptions. Crafted from tantalum, it will embody the spirit of exploration and the quest for understanding. Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk says posts added to ‘Highlights tab’ will have higher reach but there's a catch
Elon Musk has announced that posts added to ‘Highlights tab’ will get a slight boost in reach compared to the normal posts. Highlights tab allows users to share their most interesting posts under a single tab, much like how users can save their Instagram story highlihgts. Key Points
mintSensex, Nifty surge to lifetime highs; powered by rally in IT stocks
30-share BSE Sensex jumps 999.78 points to reach a new record of 72,720.96 during the fag-end trade. Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged to their... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWTA roundup: Jessica Pegula rallies in Adelaide
No. 2 seed Jessica Pegula rallied past fellow American Bernarda Pera 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the Adelaide International quarterfinals. | Tennis News Key Points
Hindustan TimesParliament security breach 'mastermind' Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police remand
Jha was arrested on Thursday after surrendering to the Delhi Police at Kartavya Path station. He was accompanied by another man. He was handed over to the Special Cell of the Delhi Police Key Points
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Parliament breach plotted on WhatsApp group, action call in Bhagat Singh’s name
The WhatsApp group was created for those who showed interest in an Instagram handle by the name 'Deshbhakt88', which used an action call post to recruit people. Accused Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat shared comments on the Instagram post. Key Points
India TodayPolicy support likely to continue: 4 stocks from railways sector with upside scope of up to 30%
Railways was among the last sectors to get re-rated due to the policy focus. But the speed at which the stocks got re-rated was very sharp. Whether it was companies which are financing the expansion of railways or private sector companies which are making coaches in the last eighteen months all of them have done extremely well . After they reach a certain level of valuations where they may not be classified as cheap. The question is whether the policy push which may continue in coming years will make their bottomline move up sharply which ensures that not only valuations are taken care of but also there is continued re-rating. Key Points
Economic TimesFree digital streaming of cricket World Cup shrinks TV viewership
The audience reach on television for the first 11 matches of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has decreased by 8% to 90 million, as viewers are increasingly opting for video streaming to watch live cricket. In comparison, 98 million viewers tuned in to watch the first 11 matches of the ICC CWC 2019. Key Points
Economic TimesPsyche: NASA spacecraft embarks on mysterious mission to find rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has begun its six-year journey to a metal-covered asteroid. This will be the first exploration of a metal world, which scientists believe may be the remains of an early planet's core. The mission aims to shed light on the inaccessible centers of Earth and other rocky planets. Psyche is expected to reach its destination in 2029, where it will study the asteroid's composition and potentially discover trace amounts of precious metals. The spacecraft will use solar electric propulsion and an experimental communication system using lasers. Key Points
Economic TimesSpain or England — who will win women's football World Cup?
Today's finalists Spain have shown incredible determination after leaving star players behind and then getting blown away by Japan. They take on England, who started slow, but have hit their stride. And while England will be favourites, many Aussie fans at Sydney's Stadium Australia today will be supporting La Rojas, eager to avenge their loss. Key Points
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SC appoints former Delhi HC judge Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of DERC
The Supreme Court on Friday appointed former Delhi HC judge Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). Earlier, on July 20, the top court had mulled over appointing an ad-hoc DERC chairman after the LG and the Delhi government failed to reach a consensus on who should head regulatory body. Key Points
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