Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Thursday following global cues. While Nifty50 was near 24,800, BSE Sensex was below 81,450.
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The Reserve Bank of India plans to tighten regulations on international money transfers by Indian residents, targeting foreign currency deposits with lock-in periods. These modifications aim to prevent the Liberalised Remittance Scheme from being used for passive wealth shifting, a concern for the RBI.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran views Donald Trump as its primary adversary and even plotted his assassination. He lauded Trump's firm stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, citing actions like Soleimani's killing. Netanyahu, describing himself as Trump's ally, warned of an imminent nuclear threat to Israel, defending Operation Rising Lion as crucial in hindering Iran's nuclear progress.
Air India flight AI180, traveling from San Francisco to Mumbai, experienced a technical malfunction in its left engine upon landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport at 12:45 am. The aircraft landed on schedule, but the engine snag delayed its onward journey. Passengers were asked to deplane around 5:20 am, with the captain citing flight safety as the reason.
Shreyas Iyer continues his impressive captaincy, leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final, marking his fourth final in just over a year. This golden run includes an IPL triumph with KKR, a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with Mumbai, and leading Punjab Kings to an IPL final.
A major gas leak at ONGC's Rudrasagar oilfield in Sivasagar, Assam, triggered widespread panic and the evacuation of 70 families. The incident occurred during routine operations by SK Petrochemicals, causing a high-pressure release of natural gas. Emergency protocols were activated, with SDRF and NDRF teams working to control the emission.
A special NIA court has denied Gautam Navlakha's request to permanently reside in Delhi, citing jurisdictional constraints imposed by the Bombay High Court. Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case, argued financial strain and his sister's health as reasons to relocate. The court emphasized that residing outside its jurisdiction differs from traveling beyond it, upholding the bail conditions.
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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI171, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London Gatwick. The crash into a populated area resulted in a massive fire, with 242 people onboard. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause, while the nation mourns the devastating loss and offers support to affected families.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have strongly condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, urging de-escalation through diplomacy. They emphasized that halting hostilities is the top priority, as the conflict intensifies with attacks on both sides, including a missile strike on an Israeli hospital and retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The situation threatens to escalate into a broader regional war.
President Trump is considering US involvement in Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, hinting at potential support amid escalating tensions. He has expressed a desire for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" and suggested the US has the capability to target key Iranian figures.