Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 100 points.
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In Hyderabad's Saroornagar, Maria Das allegedly murdered his wife, Chinnamma, following arguments over his phone conversations with another woman. Das, a car driver, is now in police custody. The couple, originally from East Godavari, had been married for 12 years and have a son. Chinnamma had confronted Das about the other woman, leading to frequent disputes.
Israel has confirmed conducting an airstrike on Mashhad airport in Iran, targeting a military refuelling aircraft in what it claims was its longest-range strike. Iranian media reported explosions and fires in Mashhad, activating air defenses. The Israeli Chief of Staff stated the Air Force is attacking Iran’s infrastructure extensively, aiming to remove an existential threat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour, commencing with Cyprus, aims to express gratitude for international support in combating cross-border terrorism. He seeks to bolster global cooperation against all forms of terrorism. The visit includes participation in the G7 outreach session and bilateral meetings where Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism will likely be addressed.
Haryana model Sheetal, also known as Simmi Chaudhary, was found dead in a canal near Sonipat, bearing injuries from a sharp weapon. She had been missing since June 14 after leaving for a shoot. Her boyfriend, Sunil, was found in his car in a canal in Panipat and has been arrested. Police are investigating complaints Sheetal previously filed against Sunil.
Following Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facility, tensions have escalated dramatically. Israel launched a major counteroffensive targeting Tehran's defense and energy infrastructure, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Iran that resulted in casualties in northern Israel. The conflict has led to the cancellation of nuclear negotiations and raised global concerns about a wider regional war, with calls for de-escalation.
Larry Ellison of Oracle has overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person, fueled by a $26 billion surge in his net worth following Oracle's strong earnings report. Ellison's total wealth now stands at $243 billion, surpassing Bezos' $227 billion and Mark Zuckerberg's $239 billion. Elon Musk remains the wealthiest individual with $407.3 billion.
Cheteshwar Pujara playfully trolled Michael Vaughan by presenting him with a framed copy of his incorrect prediction of a 4-0 India whitewash in the 2020-21 Australia Test series. The incident occurred before the first Test between India and England, amusing fellow commentators like Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle.
Aiden Markram's century has put South Africa in a commanding position in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia. Chasing 282, the Proteas ended day three at 213 for two, needing just 69 more runs to win.
Wayne Gretzky's iconic nickname, 'The Great One,' faced initial resistance from his father, Walter. Despite concerns about pressure, the name stuck as Gretzky dominated youth hockey. He later embraced it, exceeding expectations with a record-breaking NHL career. Gretzky also commented on the Edmonton Oilers' recent loss to the Florida Panthers. His journey reflects humility, brilliance, and lasting greatness in hockey.