Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,100, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
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US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Monday morning, marking his first official visit to India under President Donald Trump's administration. A key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planned for Tuesday. Discussions are expected to center on strategic cooperation, trade relations, and critical regional security matters.
JK Rowling criticised Neil Gaiman after he denied sexual harassment allegations. Gaiman released a statement refuting accusations of non-consensual sex, expressing regret over past behavior. The accusations span several years and locations, including New Zealand. The allegations first emerged in a podcast and a police report has been filed against Gaiman.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at a power-sharing arrangement with his deputy DK Shivakumar, indicating a possible leadership change. This comes as Siddaramaiah nears the completion of his 30-month tenure. Supporters of Shivakumar and Satish Jarkiholi have been conducting rituals for their respective candidates to become the next CM.
Former India cricket stars including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma celebrated 50 years of Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar shared memories of the inaugural match in 1975, expressing pride in the home ground. The event included cultural festivities, music, dance, and a laser show.
OYO has introduced a new policy in Meerut prohibiting unmarried couples from checking in without valid proof of relationship. Partner hotels retain the discretion to decline bookings. This move follows feedback from civil society groups and aims to ensure safe and responsible hospitality while upholding social sensibility and enhancing customer trust.
A Varanasi woman was allegedly pushed from a hotel window by her boyfriend. Priyanka Kumari suffered serious injuries. She was in Varanasi for her graduation ceremony. Her boyfriend, Furkan, kept her in the hotel against her will. He has been arrested and jailed. Priyanka is currently in the hospital.
Two more victims of the LPG tanker fire incident in Jaipur have died, increasing the death toll to 17. The fire occurred due to a collision on December 20. Sixteen others are still hospitalized, with three in critical condition. SMS Hospital confirmed the latest deaths, a male and a female, on Wednesday morning.
Shiv Sena has pledged support for former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is receiving treatment in Thane. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's OSD, Mangesh Chivate, assured Kambli of a Rs 5 lakh aid from the Shrikant Shinde Foundation. MP Shrikant and Deputy CM Shinde will visit Kambli soon to offer further assistance.
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Sinner, the world's top-ranked player, did not face a single break point during the match, highlighting the gap between him and the second-seed Zverev. This makes Sinner the youngest player to achieve consecutive Australian Open wins since Jim Courier in the early 90s.