Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 81,500, Nifty50 was near 24,600.
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Indian athlete Gulveer Singh broke his own national record in the men's 10,000m event at the Ten 2025 athletics meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA, with a time of 27:00.22s. This new record is 14.66 seconds faster than his previous one, set in Japan in 2024.
India and the United States have agreed on a deal where India will purchase more American oil, gas, military hardware, and agricultural products. This move aims to address the trade gap between the two countries while enhancing US support for India's military cooperation, technology transfers, and regional dominance.
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 101 as India triumphed over Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opener. Gill's performance, his eighth ODI century in just 51 innings, sets a new national record. His composed innings was crucial, leading India to successfully chase a 229-run target, completing the match with 21 balls remaining.
India's captain Rohit Sharma credited Shreyas Iyer as the 'silent hero' after India's ICC Champions Trophy win. Iyer played a crucial role throughout the tournament, particularly in the middle order. He ended as India's leading run-scorer and second overall, ensuring vital partnerships like the fourth-wicket stand with Axar Patel in the final against New Zealand.
India is set to resume free trade negotiations with the UK and EU, aiming to counter protectionist policies by Trump. Important talks with trade ministers are scheduled, and India shows commitment by reducing some tariffs and considering bilateral investment treaty changes.
'Pushpa 2' has now crossed Rs 1000 crore at the box office and the movie is now on its way to break the record of 'Baahubali 2' after beating 'Jawan' and 'Stree' by a huge number.
Home Minister Amit Shah informed a parliamentary panel that the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked 805 applications and 3,266 website links. With the help of AI, efforts are in place to identify and close mule accounts used by cybercriminals. The ministry aims for zero cybercrime cases through enhanced coordination and public awareness.
China has introduced the CR450 prototype, the world's fastest high-speed train, achieving test speeds of 450 km/h. This innovation emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort. Featuring advanced technology, the CR450 is poised to enhance China’s leading position in global rail transport, with possible commercial operations beginning next year.
Haryana minister Anil Vij defended US President Donald Trump's decision to deport illegal immigrants, stating every country has the right to expel those who enter illegally. His comments followed the deportation of 104 Indian immigrants to Amritsar. Vij suggested India should also address its own illegal immigration issue. Punjab's NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal urged PM Modi to discuss the matter with Trump to address the deportation concerns.
Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived in New Orleans to watch Super Bowl LIX, adding to the event's star-studded ambience. He was seen with his sons, highlighting the widespread admiration among athletes from different sports. The appearance comes just a day after playing for Inter Miami in Honduras.