Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green for the special Budget 2025 trading session. While BSE Sensex was above 77,700, Nifty50 was above 23,500.
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An elderly couple endured a traumatic 10-hour Lufthansa flight due to wet seats and dripping water. Their journey worsened with delayed and mishandled connections, missing a scheduled ferry and experiencing fuel leakage causing another delay. They sought Rs 3.5 lakh in compensation, but a Chennai court awarded Rs 55,000. Dissatisfied, they have appealed for higher compensation.
Kevin Pietersen criticised a UK journalist for defending England cricket team's lack of practice during their India tour, attributing it to injuries and a tight schedule. Pietersen highlighted the importance of practicing, especially against spin, and questioned the team's preparation efforts. England captain Jos Buttler and former India coach Ravi Shastri also weighed in on the issue.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden shared highlights of his presidency in a video message, reflecting on events like Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation, the surprise trip to Ukraine, signing significant acts, and crucial meetings. He emphasized progress and unity, recounting memories from key moments over the past four years and urging to keep America's momentum going.
The weather department has issued an orange alert for heavy snow and rain in several districts of Himachal Pradesh. Roads in high-altitude areas remain blocked, disrupting travel. Avalanches near Gue and Jahlma villages have caused significant obstacles. A patient was airlifted from Chamba due to road closures caused by snowfall. Rocks from a landslide injured tourists on the Chandigarh-Manali highway.
The US government has reinstated the SEVIS records of 133 students, many of whom are Indian, following a court order. This allows them to continue their studies or OPT programs. While some students' visas were revoked, lawyers argue that SEVIS termination, which the government downplays, significantly impacts a student's legal status, contradicting official guidance.
The ministry of external affairs in India raised concerns over violent incidents obstructing screenings of the film Emergency in the UK, urging the UK government to take action. The violence, attributed to Khalistan supporters, led to cancellations in multiple cinemas due to the film's portrayal perceived as anti-Sikh.
President Trump dismissed concerns of a security breach after a journalist was accidentally included in a group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes, calling it a minor glitch. Trump defended National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the administration's overall stringent communication protocols were emphasized.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan sustained serious injuries during an attempted burglary at his Bandra apartment early Wednesday. Khan confronted the intruder and was stabbed six times, with one wound dangerously close to his spine. He is in the hospital undergoing treatment as police investigate the incident.
Some places in the world have a unique way of blending myth and reality. “There’s a village where even the government warns that if you enter, you will never return. This village is called Inunaki Village, and it is located in Japan. However, right outside, there are large signboards stating that Japan's jurisdiction ends there– once you step in, you're no longer in Japan.â€