Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, plunged in trade for the fifth consecutive day on Friday. While BSE Sensex was just above 79,000, Nifty50 was near 23,900.
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Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's swift demolition of houses in Prayagraj, deeming it "shocking" and hinting at allowing owners to rebuild, pending the case's outcome. The demolitions targeted homes of a lawyer, professor, and others within 24 hours of notice. The state defended its actions, but the court noted procedural violations and insufficient response time.
India and Qatar have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership through bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatar committed a $10 billion investment in India, and both nations plan to double their $14 billion bilateral trade over the next five years.
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Two men from Chhatmara village gang-raped a 26-year-old woman in a moving auto after luring her with a job offer. The woman managed to escape and reported the crime at Maharajpur police station. The police arrested the accused and sent the victim for a medical examination.
A mother in Yekaterinburg, Russia, heroically shielded her five-year-old child from a Rottweiler attack by using her own body. She suffered severe injuries but held onto her child until help arrived. The dog had escaped from a resident, it was reported. It wore a metal collar, indicating it was a pet, not a stray. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused China of supplying weapons to Russia and aiding in their production on Russian soil. This claim contradicts China's previously stated neutral stance and denial of providing lethal weapons. Zelenskyy is urging increased international pressure on Russia to end the three-year war, amidst ongoing deadly attacks.
Exit polls predict a strong comeback for the BJP in Delhi, potentially ending AAP's decade-long dominance. The BJP is expected to secure up to 43 seats, while AAP might get around 23. These numbers mark a significant shift in Delhi's political landscape, with BJP supporters confident of change and AAP rejecting the projections.
Goldman Sachs believes India has moved past its toughest period of economic slowdown, thanks to policy adjustments. The firm anticipates 6.4% GDP growth in second half of 2025, but warns of potential market volatility and global uncertainties.