Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,200, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
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India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation on cybercrime investigations, bolstering security against terrorism, violent extremism, and related threats. The agreement will facilitate collaboration on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. The MoU was signed by Indian ambassador Vinay Kwatra and US deputy secretary Kristie Canegallo, with respective agencies overseeing implementation.
Val Kilmer, famous for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died at 65. His daughter confirmed he died of pneumonia on April 1. Kilmer battled throat cancer for years. His major roles included Jim Morrison in 'The Doors' and Batman in 'Batman Forever.' He is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack.
Pakistani security forces captured Mohammad Sharifullah, a top IS-K commander linked to the deadly Kabul airport bombing in 2021. This operation, announced by President Trump, could improve US-Pakistan ties as IS-K intensifies its attacks. The arrest highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and may aid in restoring US security assistance programs.
Kunal Kamra's stand-up comedy show led to a political uproar in Maharashtra, with violent protests following his jabs at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra refused to apologize, and supporters of Shinde vandalized the comedy club venue. Legal actions were taken against Kamra, with prominent political figures weighing in on the controversy.
A stampede took place as crowds went berserk to see Allu Arjun at the premiere show of 'Pushpa 2' at Sandhya theatre. A lady passed away in this stampede while her son got injured and was immediately hospitalised. The hospital has now shared an update about his health.
In Aligarh's Bhimpur village, eleven police personnel were injured, and six motorcycles were set on fire when residents violently protested the removal of an illegally installed statue of Dr B R Ambedkar. Police faced stone-pelting and vandalism, leading to arrests and charges against numerous individuals. Authorities emphasize that no construction is permitted on government land.
Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry has sold his Dallas home for $1.6 million. He originally bought the property with hopes of joining the Dallas Cowboys, but that never happened. Henry's move finalizes his ties to Dallas, both personally and professionally. Now, he is fully committed to achieving Super Bowl aspirations with the Ravens.
A 17-year-old girl from UP's Budaun district climbed a water tank to protest her family's refusal of her marriage to her sister's brother-in-law. Police intervened, calming her down and counseling both her and her family to reconsider their decision regarding the marriage.
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the Brisbane Test against Australia. The 38-year-old's unexpected decision prompted tributes from teammates like Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri, along with celebrities and fans. Ashwin responded with a mix of gratitude and humor on social media, marking the end of his illustrious cricketing career.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu highlights the issue of declining birthrates, urging household discussions on population management. He warns against low birthrates similar to South Korea and Japan. Naidu also introduces the Kuppam Vision-2029 for comprehensive development and launches a subsidised solar panel scheme for energy cost reduction.