The Indian share market hit new benchmarks on Thursday as the Sensex and the Nifty 50 hit their fresh record high levels. The Nifty50 jumped 1.8 per cent to hit its fresh record high of 22,993.60, while the Sensex jumped 1.7 per cent to hit its fresh record high of 75,499.91 during the session. What’s more? The market witnessed buying in mid and small caps as well while as many as 222 stocks including Mahindra and Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, and Tata Steel hit their fresh 52-week highs in…
Month: May 2024
Nifty Hits Fresh Peak, Climbs 23,000; Sensex at Record High Stock Market Updates:
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty scaled fresh all-time highs on Friday after a lacklustre start. Nifty topped the 23,000 mark while Sensex also made a new high today. The bulls defied weak global market cues to trade on a firm note. Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro and SBI were the top movers among the Sensex 30 stocks, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Sun Pharma were the chief laggards. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also held gains, up 0.1 per cent and 0.3 per cent,…
Women Voters Men in Fifth Phase of Lok Sabha Polls; Amethi, Raebareli See Higher Female Turnout
In a first in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, women voters have outnumbered men and average turnout in a phase. In the fifth phase of polling, held on May 20, the male turnout was 61.48 per cent while the average turnout was 62.2 per cent. Surpassing the two figures, the female turnout in the fifth phase polling stood at 63 per cent, data from the Election Commission of India, analysed by News18, shows. The analysis also showed that when compared to female turnout in the earlier phases, the turnout in…
Teen, Father Claim Family Driver Was Driving At The Time Of Accident
The minor boy from Pune who was involved in the deadly crash that killed two people, has recently claimed that his family driver was driving the car when the accident happened. The two friends of the 17-year boy, who were with him at the time of the crash, have also backed his claims. The teenager’s father, real estate developer Vishal Agarwal, also said that it was their family driver, who was employed by him was driving the Porsche. A speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a teenaged son of real estate…
Rahul Gandhi Claims Hemant Soren Denied Bail As He is ‘Tribal’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday drew a parallel between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s arrest and accused the Indian Judiciary of being prejudiced against certain communities. While addressing a session titled ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Haryana’s Panchkula Gandhi said: “Two sitting Chief Ministers were arrested and the one who went to jail first is still behind bars, essentially because he is from a tribal community.” “Mayawati is corrupt but not Naveen Patnaik, Lalu Yadav is corrupt… if someone is tribal or Dalit, he…
IPL 2024 Final If Qualifier 2 Between SRH vs RR Gets Washed ?
The rain playing spoilsport is no news this year in the IPL. With three games having been called off and ruled washed out due to rain, and with Chennai poised to expect light rains in the upcoming days, what shall be done if the Qualifier 2 between SRH and RR, set to happen on Friday, also gets washed out? According to reports from the Regional Meteorological Department (RMD), the host city of Chennai is expected to receive light rainfall over the course of the next three days. So, the chances…
HD Deve Gowda Issues Stern Warning to Grandson Prajwal Revanna Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations
In the wake of a mounting scandal involving his grandson, Prajwal Revanna, former PM and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda has stepped forward with a resolute stance. Deve Gowda, in a public letter addressing the nation, expressed his profound disappointment and anguish over the allegations levied against Prajwal. Interpol, acting upon a request from the CBI, has issued a Blue Corner Notice for Prajwal’s arrest, while a Special Court has issued an active warrant for his apprehension. Deve Gowda’s letter serves as both a plea and a stern admonition to…
Swati Maliwal Recounts Harrowing Assault Incident, Challenges Kejriwal’s Account
In a recent interview with a news agency Swati Maliwal, an Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP, bravely shared her first-hand experience of a harrowing assault that occurred on May 13. According to Maliwal’s recollection, she visited Kejriwal’s residence around 9 am on May 13, anticipating a meeting with the Chief Minister. Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, unexpectedly entered the room and allegedly launched a vicious assault against her. Maliwal recounted the traumatic ordeal, describing how she was subjected to multiple slaps, forcefully pushed to the ground, and relentlessly kicked. Maliwal…
Adani Group’s Market Cap Surges Past USD 200 Billion Amidst Coal Invoicing Controversy
Adani Group’s market capitalization soared past the USD 200 billion mark, Renewed Investor Confidence Rapid Growth Trajectory, However, allegations of fraud surfaced when the London-based Financial Times published a story based on George Soros-backed Organization’s report. Strong Rebuttal from Adani Group: “Baseless Allegations” Despite the controversy, Adani Group stocks remained unaffected, indicating market resilience. Market experts highlighted the strengthened fundamentals of Adani Group companies compared to previous years. Adani Group’s market capitalization soared past the USD 200 billion mark (approximately Rs 16.9 lakh crore) on Wednesday, witnessing a notable increase…
France’s Nuclear Deterrence in the Face of Escalating Russo-Western Tensions
France has recently underscored its commitment to nuclear deterrence through a strategic test-fire of an updated nuclear missile. The move, coming just a day after Russia’s tactical nuclear drills, signals France’s resolve to bolster its independent nuclear capability. French Defence Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, confirmed the launch of an ASMPA-R missile from a plane, executed as part of a simulated nuclear aerial raid. Lecornu emphasized that the test-firing had been meticulously planned in advance, serving to reaffirm France’s nuclear deterrence posture. Reports suggest that France intends to allocate approximately 13% of…